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Perpignan / Where the sun never sets

MeowScore 😼79/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😸
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

June

Perfect weather for outdoor activities and beach fun.

🎿
january

Experience spectacular mountain views and skiing

🎉
february

Explore the colorful festivals and events in the historic city center

🌊
march

Enjoy the city and the Mediterranean sea before the crowds arrive

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april

Taste local Catalan cuisine and visit the Salvador Dali exhibition

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may

Witness the beauty of blooming flowers and hike in the Pyrenees

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june

Swim, sail and sunbathe on sandy beaches under clear skies

🎶
july

Attend traditional music festivals and fireworks displays

🍷
august

Experience authentic Catalan culture, food and wine

🏛️
september

Enjoy pleasant weather, beaches and historic sites before off-season

🍇
october

Harvest season festivities - wine, chestnuts, and castells

🎄
november

Get into the Christmas spirit, visit markets and museums

🎁
december

Shop for unique Christmas gifts and enjoy ice-skating and festive lights

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Perpignan is moderately expensive for tourists, with higher prices in the city center and lower prices in the outskirts. Shopping options are diverse, ranging from high-end designer stores to local markets, but prices can vary greatly depending on location and brand.

Head to the Saint-John Perse market for fresh and affordable food, and wander through the charming Vieille Ville for unique souvenirs and gifts.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short trip

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short trip

Perpignan is a small city, easy to explore in a couple of days.

Tipping

0%

Tipping not expected

Tipping

0%

Tipping not expected

Credit card and cash widely accepted, splitting the bill is common.

internet situation

great Speed

decent speeds but could be faster

great Availability

broad coverage across the city

excellent Cellular

strong signal strength and coverage

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking hostile

Few bike lanes

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure, some greenery

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed attitudes

As cats, we found Perpignan quite charming - the sun-kissed streets were perfect for napping in.

The fish market was a highlight for our culinary-minded cats, but the lack of catnip in local markets was disappointing.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Jardin de la Pépinière
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Place de la République
🎨
Le Castillet
🐈‍⬛
Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
🏰
Palais des Rois de Majorque

The mainstream

🌺
Jardin de la Pépinière

Charming botanical garden filled with exotic plants and fountains. Relaxing for nature-loving cats.

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🍹
Place de la République

Central square with lively cafes and shops, surrounded by colorful buildings. A great spot for social cats.

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🎨
Le Castillet

Iconic city gate that is now a museum of Catalan art and folklore. Perfect for curious cats.

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🐈‍⬛
Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste

14th-century cathedral with beautiful stained glass windows and impressive bell tower. Ideal for cultured cats.

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Palais des Rois de Majorque

Ancient palace and fortress with Gothic architecture, offering panoramic views of the city. A must-see for history-loving cats.

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Off the beaten path

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Le Campo Santo
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Église Saint-Jacques
🏛️
Palais des Rois de Majorque
🌳
Jardin de la Miranda
🏰
Le Castillet

Off the beaten path

🪦
Le Campo Santo

A peaceful and beautifully landscaped cemetery with sculptures, a chapel and a calming energy.

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Église Saint-Jacques

A Gothic-style church with beautiful stained glass windows and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for quiet contemplation.

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🏛️
Palais des Rois de Majorque

A medieval palace built in the 13th century, with a beautiful courtyard and panoramic views of the city and sea.

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🌳
Jardin de la Miranda

A charming garden overlooking the river that's great for picnics, reading or just chilling in the sun.

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🏰
Le Castillet

A former gateway to the city with a museum on Catalan history, offering breathtaking views of Perpignan from the top.

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biking hostile

Few bike lanes

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure, some greenery

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed attitudes

Mindful meoweler tips

Perpignan: A Cat's Cultural Paradise

Perpignan has a rich Catalan culture infused with French charm. Visit the beautiful Palace of the Kings of Majorca, a fortress that overlooks the city. Don't miss the annual Vinochado festival, where locals dress up in cat costumes and parade around the town squares.

Meowvelous Foodie Finds in Perpignan

Perpignan has some pawtastic foodie spots to check out. Try local specialties such as anchovies from Collioure, macarons from Pâtisserie Canet, and sardana balls from La Maison de la Sardane.

Top Cat-Friendly Attractions

Take a stroll through the colorful old town and narrow streets of Castillet, where you'll find quirky shops and cafés. Visit the vibrant Place de la Loge, a square filled with street performers and locals sipping wine. Don't forget to stop by the ancient Church of Saint-Jean, home to a beautiful cloister and stained-glass windows.

Useful external sites

en.perpignantourisme.com

Perpignan Tourism Office↗

Official website of Perpignan's tourism office with information on attractions, events, accommodations, and activities.

www.tourisme-occitanie.com/le-petit-train-jaune

Le Petit Train Jaune↗

Website of the famous Yellow Train that takes passengers through the Pyrenees with breathtaking views.

www.palais-des-rois-de-majorque.fr

Palais des Rois de Majorque↗

Official website of the Palais des Rois de Majorque, a former palace of the Majorcan kings now turned into a museum.

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