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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Castillet
347 m
Perpignan Cathedral
386 m
Palace of the Kings of Majorca
408 m
Hôtel Pams
296 m
Loge de mer
245 m
Musée Hyacinthe-Rigaud
153 m
La Méditerranée
214 m
Campo Santo de Perpignan
381 m
Hôtel de ville de Perpignan
218 m
Ruscino
4.3 km
Couvent des Minimes
524 m
Casa Xanxo
256 m
Cinéma Le Castillet
433 m
Église Saint-Jacques de Perpignan
657 m
Église Saint-Jean le Vieux de Perpignan
402 m
Citadel of Perpignan
430 m
L'Été sans bras
562 m
Église des Carmes de Perpignan
486 m
Notre-Dame la Réal church
233 m
Couvent Sainte Claire de Perpignan
131 m
Aqueduc des arcades
2.6 km
Le Complexe 66
3.7 km
Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Perpignan
407 m
City walls of Perpignan
350 m
Public theatre of Perpignan
131 m
Vénus
270 m
Palais de la Députation
213 m
Tour de Château-Roussillon
4.5 kmReviews
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