Close to Spain and the Mediterranean Sea, Perpignan is a city in the south of France marked by a strong Catalan identity. In the heart of the Roussillon plain and at the foot of the Pyrenees mountain range, Perpignan enjoys a remarkable environment. But it is the richness of the monuments of the destination, the charm of its canals and gardens, the atmosphere varying from one district to another that will seduce you above all. Dare we say it: Perpignan is a splendid city! No less than 34 buildings are listed in the inventory of historical monuments, mainly of medieval origin. In addition, there is a unique Art Deco heritage. You have a choice of museums and live art shows. This city of Art and History invites you all year round to an exciting stay, alternating strolls from squares to canals, monuments to green spaces, gastronomy with Catalan colors and cultural stops, without forgetting the contemporary or more folkloric shopping with temptations at every corner. You will not miss the Citadel, the city center, the Castillet, the ancient gateway to the city, the Gothic building of the Sea Lodge which houses the town hall and where you can stop for a coffee, the Palace of the Kings of Majorca and the Palace of the Deputation, nor the rich Hyacinthe-Rigaud painting museum, nor the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and its Campo Santo. As for lodging and dining, there are plenty of options for all tastes and budgets. Your favorite tourist guide will help you decide!
When to go to Perpignan ? Even if this destination has a high tourist season in summer, it remains pleasant all year round, given the mild climate. In the off-seasons, prices drop along with the number of tourists and you can enjoy the city at your own pace and meet new people. In the summer, while the Côte Vermeille on the Mediterranean is a mass tourist destination, the city remains calm. The year is punctuated by festivals, meetings and celebrations. Perpignan offers an annual cultural program that can make your stay attractive in any season and especially in September during the photojournalism meetings, Visa pour l'image de Perpignan, but also during the Holy Week which knows a great fervor and especially, since 1416, the famous procession of the Sanch which takes place on Good Friday, behind the penitent dressed in red and hooded. Impressive! You can enjoy the festivities of the Fires of St. John in June and the dances of the Sardana in July and August.
A good balance: 300 days of sunshine and 60 days of rain per year, on average. With a Mediterranean climate, Perpignan has relatively mild winters. Snowfall is very rare. Summers are hot, even very hot. Two main winds play an important role: the Tramontane, a northwest wind, which frequently exceeds 100 km/h, and the Marinade, a sea wind that is accompanied by dullness and rain.
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