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Palais des rois de Majorque

Perpignan, France

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

Terminal façade with its "Perpignan Rivesaltes Méditerranée" sign
PGF

Perpignan-Rivesaltes

Perpignan, France

  • 5 km to the centre
  • 1 terminal

From the airport to central Perpignan

Perpignan-Rivesaltes airport is about 5 km from central Perpignan.

Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport (PGF)

Perpignan

Things to do in Perpignan

Palais des rois de Majorque

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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Le Castillet

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

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

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

Collioure

Seaside village on the Côte Vermeille, about 30 km away, that inspired Matisse and Derain.

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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.

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