Église Saint-Jacques de Perpignan, Catholic church in Perpignan, France

Église Saint-Jacques is a Gothic church on rue de la Miranda, at the top of one of Perpignan's two hills. Its single nave of five bays is flanked by lateral chapels, deeper on the north side, and ends in a polygonal apse built in 1399–1400 at the expense of the gardeners' guild, whose arms of a fruit-laden tree appear on the keystone. The entrance portal is white Céret marble, moved here in the mid-17th century from the church of La Réal, and is preceded by a portico.

The church was built between 1260 and 1280 under the orders of James I of Aragon during Perpignan's urban expansion. This period reflected the city's growth and the creation of new religious institutions to serve the expanding population.

The Confraternity of the Precious Blood, founded in 1416 by Saint Vincent Ferrer, has started the Sanch procession from this church on Good Friday since the 15th century. Penitents in pointed hoods carry the mystères through the streets. The chapel built against the west wall in 1699 lost its dome in 1710 and was only dedicated in 1742; after the Revolution its dividing wall was removed, so two high altars now face each other.

The church is located on Miranda Street and is easily accessible from the city center. Visiting hours can vary, so it is best to check current opening times before planning your visit.

Excavations in 2001 uncovered 165 ceramic vessels from the 15th century hidden within the structure's walls. These vessels were intentionally embedded to help reduce the overall weight of the building.