Best hotels in Perpignan
NYX Hotel
62 bis Avenue Général de Gaulle, 66000 Perpignan
This great value and well-managed hotel has 17 comfy rooms in the center of Perpignan. Its shady balconies, terraces and great air conditioning make the NYX a perfect shelter from the often sweltering afternoon heat. Excellent breakfasts featuring homemade jam and friendly staff seal the deal for visitors.
Dali Hotel
18 Boulevard Jean Bourrat, 66000 Perpignan
The Dali Hotel is right in the heart of the action, next door to the Palais des Congrès square and just five minutes from the center of town. Expect roof terrace mountain views, a hip restaurant and arty décor leaning heavily towards Dali-esque surrealism.
Mas Latour Lavail
55 Chemin del Vives, 66000 Perpignan
Set in a 16th-century farmhouse in the countryside outside Perpignan, Mas Latour Lavail is perfect for unwinding after a day out exploring the city. You’ll find a bucolic setting with comfy, spacious rooms, an incredible pool (complete with waterfall) and a great breakfast of bread, pastries, yogurts and fruit. The service is equally excellent – the staff are friendly, helpful and efficient, and there’s a spa and gym in-house too, with massages and yoga classes.
Best restaurants in Perpignan
La Pata Negra
Rue du Dr Parce, 66100 Perpignan
Take a short drive out of town to experience some of the best Spanish charcuterie in the area. Locals rave about the warm, friendly service and superb range of cheese and meats on offer here – you can fill up on tapas and then browse the self-serve counter to take home some local delicacies.
La Figeur
7 Rue du Figuier, 66000 Perpignan
La Figeur is set in a charming, shady courtyard in Perpignan’s old town. Here, owner Jean Roure runs a friendly, efficient service, delivering hearty dishes to an eager clientele of locals and tourists. The menu and ingredient lists veer north and south of the border – from camembert and tartines to gambas and Manchego.
La Galinette
23 Rue Jean Payra, 66000 Perpignan
If you’re looking for a blowout in Perpignan, La Galinette is the place to be. Here, the ingredients are grown in the chef’s own garden or bought from the local market. A few standouts from this innovative Michelin-starred menu include confit lamb and cucumber water with crab meat – but owing to the hyper-local ingredients list, you can expect a changing menu with almost every visit.
Best things to do in Perpignan
Les Jeudis de Perpignan
Everyone loves a party in Perpignan - or a fiesta, anyway! In July and August, the city hosts Les Jeudis de Perpignan, where you can expect music, dance and theatre events all across the city every Thursday night. Head out between 6pm and midnight to see the streets come alive with performances.
Le Castillet
Le Castillet is a former prison and city gate that serves as an emblem of this unique city. Climb to the top to enjoy commanding views of Perpignan and learn about its history in the museum. Entry is free on Sunday – bring your walking shoes.
Drive to the Pyrenees
Take your Perpignan car rental for the ultimate Pyrenees adventure. Explore canyons and jagged rock formations – perfect for climbing, walking and driving. The mountains straddle the border of France and Spain, but you won’t notice as you crisscross on the winding roads.