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Perpignan, Prefecture city in Pyrénées-Orientales, France

Located between the Pyrenees mountains and Mediterranean Sea, Perpignan features medieval streets, Gothic buildings, and numerous squares lined with palm trees.

The Palace of the Kings of Majorca, constructed in the 14th century, stands on a hill overlooking the city as a testament to its role as capital.

The International Festival of Photojournalism attracts professionals from around the world each September, displaying works in multiple venues across the city.

The Perpignan-Rivesaltes Airport connects to major European cities, while the TGV train station provides direct access to Paris in under 5 hours.

Salvador Dalí declared the Perpignan railway station as the center of the universe after experiencing a vision there in 1963.

Location: canton of Perpignan-7

Location: canton of Perpignan-8

Location: canton of Perpignan-9

Location: Pyrénées-Orientales

Location: Perpignan Méditerranée Métropole

Location: arrondissement of Perpignan

Elevation above the sea: 39 m

Part of: Rosselló

Shares border with: Rivesaltes, Pia, Bompas, Villelongue-de-la-Salanque, Canet-en-Roussillon, Cabestany, Saleilles, Villeneuve-de-la-Raho, Pollestres, Canohès, Toulouges, Le Soler, Baho, Saint-Estève, Peyrestortes

Address: Place de la Loge, 66931 Perpignan 66100 Perpignan

Phone: +33468663066

Email: monsieur.le.maire@mairie-perpignan.com

Website: http://mairie-perpignan.fr

GPS coordinates: 42.69750,2.89472

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:04

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