Perpignan, Pyrénées-Orientales
Formerly the seat of the ‘Counts of Roussillon’, Perpignan sits at the culture junction of France, Spain and the Mediterranean sea. Locals provide a warm welcome to one of the most fascinating areas of Europe, blessed with a wonderful climate, rich wildlife, a spectacular coast, beautiful scenery and astonishing history. There are many things to see, including mountains, rivers and lakes, ancient cities, towns, villages, thermal springs, abbeys, and cathedrals and castles, notably the famous mountain fortresses, the Cathar Castles.








