Perpignan Holiday Deals

Holiday In Perpignan

Like Star Wars’ Luke Skywalker or your cousin who came home from college with purple hair and piercings, the French border city of Perpignan has seen some identity crises of its own.

This former “second city” to Barcelona became part of France in 1659, but it’s still a Catalan stronghold and fascinating mix of cultures. Experience the French-Spanish fusion for yourself with package deals to Perpignan!

Things to Do in Perpignan

When someone says “medieval France”, what comes to mind? It’s probably something a lot like the Old Town of Perpignan. With the Basse River running through it, narrow cobblestone streets and ancient plazas, there’s no lack of history and charm on a holiday in Perpignan. The highlight is the Palace of the Kings of Majorca, which played an important role in the Western Schism, the 14th-century papal crisis. Aside from hearing the word “schism” in real life, you’ll get to see an actual moat and army barracks still in use today.

Perpignan’s coastal location near the Pyrenees means you’ve got tons of opportunities for day trips, too. Check out lastminute.com.au’s sweet car hire options in Perpignan and you’ll be free to roam. Head west to the Natural Regional Park of the Catalan Pyrenees for skiing, hiking and plenty of spas to relax those muscles. When you’re good and tired, the birthplace of Miro and Dali is just 195 km south. Book one of our Barcelona packages and spend a few days just looking at stuff (really, really famous stuff)!

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

It may not be in Spain, but Perpignan is a Catalan city, through and through. Intricately painted pottery, colourful handwoven textiles and local art and antiques are popular buys of course, your co-workers will always appreciate almond cookies—or a bottle of sparkling cava. With Perpignan packages near Rue Sant-Vicens, shopaholics won’t have to get too much of a workout carrying all their finds back to the hotel.

If you enjoy restaurants where the wine list is longer than the food, you’ll be right at home on a Perpignan holiday. This city on the border has a spectacular mix of Spanish Catalan and French food, making it quite a place for foodies. Foods like pa amb tomaquet, chopped tomatoes on bread with olive oil and salt, may seem simple, but the insanely fresh ingredients make every meal one to remember. Stuff yourself with figs, olives, hake fish and duck to give your taste buds the best local tour.

Take an afternoon nap and a long dinner, then head to Rue de la Loge, near Old Town, around 11 p.m. This is the place to see and be seen—literally, hanging out in the streets is the thing to do. There are bars and discos too, but on this holiday, just drinking outside in a park is not only fine, it’s actually hip. Sometimes, the best nightlife doesn’t involve clubs at all (gasp!).

What’s Next?

Can’t decide between Spain and France? Perpignan knows how you feel, and it’s here for you. Book cheap Perpignan packages on lastminute.com.au and solve the identity crisis once and for all.