Palais des rois de Majorque
13th-century palace-fortress of the Kings of Majorca, with a Gothic chapel and an arcaded courtyard.
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Perpignan: airports, things to do and where to stay
Perpignan, capital of Roussillon and former mainland capital of the Kingdom of Majorca, keeps a strong Catalan identity. It lies between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees, close to the Spanish border.
Perpignan airports
From the airport to central Perpignan
Perpignan-Rivesaltes airport is about 5 km from central Perpignan.
Sankéo 6
City bus line between the airport and central Perpignan. Tickets on board or by contactless payment.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Perpignan takes about 15 min.
Perpignan
Things to do in Perpignan
Le Castillet
Former red-brick fortified gate and symbol of the city, now home to a museum of Catalan culture.
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Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Single-nave Gothic cathedral next to the Campo Santo, one of France's oldest cloister cemeteries.
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Loge de Mer
14th-century Gothic building that once housed the maritime exchange, on the lively Place de la Loge.
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Collioure
Seaside village on the Côte Vermeille, about 30 km away, that inspired Matisse and Derain.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Perpignan?
Perpignan is served by Perpignan-Rivesaltes (PGF).
How far is the airport from central Perpignan?
Perpignan-Rivesaltes airport is about 5 km from central Perpignan.
How do I get from the airport to central Perpignan?
From Perpignan-Rivesaltes airport you can take Sankéo 6 (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Perpignan?
Highlights of Perpignan include Palais des rois de Majorque, Le Castillet, Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, Loge de Mer, and Collioure.
Photo credits
- Palais des rois de Majorque: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Le Castillet: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Loge de Mer: H2k4, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Collioure: Mathieu BROSSAIS, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons