Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste
A Gothic cathedral built from river pebbles and thin bricks in the southern Catalan style, with a dramatic wooden crucifix. Free entry and notably different from the stone cathedrals of northern France.
Gate in Perpignan
Le Castillet
A 14th-century red brick gatehouse and former prison, now the symbol of Perpignan and home to a small Catalan folk museum. The exterior is free and one of the most distinctive medieval landmarks in southern France.
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Before you go
- Address
- Place de la Victoire, 66000 Perpignan
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Palace of the Kings of Majorca
A 13th-century hilltop citadel built for the short-lived Kingdom of Majorca, blending Gothic and Moorish styles. Modest admission for panoramic views over Perpignan to the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean.
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