Hotels in Perpignan

Perpignan, France

Perpignan (Languedoc-Roussillon) Pop: 125,000

Another city with Roman roots dating to the 10th century A.D., Perpignan lies on the Tet River in southern France with easy access to Spain and the Mediterranean.

Its essential economic thrusts today consist of tourism to view its numerous medieval structures, and agricultural products.

Culturally, Perpignan melds French and Catalan influences, with perhaps dominance to the latter due to the city's pre-eminent position historically when it was the second leading community in Spain.

Perpignan attractions:

St John the Baptist cathedral

The kings of Majorca castle-13th century

The Loge-14th century

St. Jean Gothic cathedral-14th to 15th centuries

La Castillet gate museum

The Rigaud Museum

Loge de Mer

Saint-Jacques church

Natural history museum

Grape harvest every September