Perpignan is an excellent example of a city located on the border of countries and cultures. A wonderful little town for many centuries of existence absorbed the spirit of Catalonia, Spain and France, and retains them to this day. Such diversity and confusion of traditions is felt in Perpignan literally at every step, which gives it an indescribable charm.
Perpignan is in the south of France, in the department of the Eastern Pyrenees, on the Tet river. Once this now not the largest city was the center of the historical region of Roussillon. To the Mediterranean coast it is only about 15 kilometers from here, and about 30 kilometers to the border with Spain.
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How to get there
The most convenient way to get to Perpignan from Barcelona . The distance between the cities is about 200 kilometers. The easiest way to reach the AP-7 is by car, it takes about two hours. Barcelona can also be reached by bus from the Barcelona Nord bus station. The nearest international French airport is in Marseilles. The road from Marseilles to Perpignan (route A9) will take about three hours, and you will have to travel about 320 kilometers.
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The paragraph of history
On the pages of the historical chronicles city Perpignan appears from 927, ruled here until 1172, the Counts of the Roussillons made Perpignan their residence . The Count of Roussillons was succeeded by the dynasty of the counts of Barcelona, and from 1276 until 1344 the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca . In the 17th century following the war of France and Spain for the possession of these ancient lands th Perpignan went under the rule of the famous Louis 16 "Sun King" . During the war, the city became an important fortress and had an important strategic importance . During the civil war in Spain, refugees flew here . In the 60s of the last century in Perpignan settled Frenchmen who left the colonies in North Africa .
Interesting facts
The geographical and cultural proximity of neighboring Spain is felt in these places very much . H For example, shops close for lunch at a more characteristic time for Spain than for France . Also there is the Catalan language and dishes typical for the Spanish and Catalan culinary tradition . Many inhabitants of the city consider themselves to be Catalans rather than French . @ But the Catalans and the French, by virtue of historical traditions, to say the least, do not speak English very well, and in principle they do not aspire to understand this language, so to the tourist from Russia this fact will not help .
Cuisine
@ In Perpignan is not difficult to find kitchen for every taste: French, Spanish, Catalan, European and even Japanese. The city is full of cozy restaurants, cafes and bars. Practically in every establishment, guests are invited to taste fine house wine.
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Entertainment, excursions and sightseeing Perpignana
Historic center of the city is located It is located within the walls that once surrounded this territory, which, unfortunately, did not survive to this day . But one of the main sights of the city was preserved - a miniature, if one may so express it, fort La Castillet . The fortification is located on the bank of the Tet river and is a small castle with a high tower . Inside the castle there is an art gallery of Catalonia, when you visit it you can also see the interior of the old fort and wander through its halls .
Cathedral St. Jean, located in the heart of Perpignan, was built almost four centuries. The interior is striking with its magnificent solemnity: an organ, an altar made in the baroque style, stained-glass windows and sculptures. In the cathedral there is a chapel, once part of the 11th century church. The founder of the kingdom of Majorca Sancho I. is buried here.
A funeral chapel (built in the 14th century) and St. John's Hospital are located not far from St. Jean Cathedral. You can not miss and such a great attraction, like the palace of the kings of Mallorca. At some distance from the compact historical center is the old beautiful church of St. James.
Perpignan Castle James II in Perpignan Perpignan
The main attraction is the fortress and citadel rather than a palace . thick and high walls - the embodiment of strength and impregnability of this stronghold, built in the 13th century by King James II . Despite such a venerable age, the castle is perfectly preserved, and on its interior there are many interesting buildings and attractions . Among the main of them: the donjon, the old chapel, the throne room and the King's apartments . On one of the towers is the lookout P where all fans of panoramic views are worth to climb - there is something to see here . The castle hosts classical music concerts and colorful historical reconstructions, as well as other cultural events .
Dali and Perpignan
The admirers of the works of Salvador Dali worth visiting the museum of Riga. In addition to works by Dali himself, there are paintings by other masters of Catalan and Spanish painting. from the fourteenth to the sixteenth century
The famous artist Salvador Dali is also associated with another attraction of Perpignan - the main railway station of the city, the interior of which was decorated by an outrageous master.