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 |
