Serviced Apartments in Perpignan

Perpignan is an unusual French city, being influenced at least as much by Catalan culture as by French. Currently only about 40 kilometres from the Spanish border, Perpignan was previously the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca, and was actually part of Spanish territorially up until 1659. Nowadays, this city of approximately 120,000 people is a popular tourist destination with plenty of apartment rentals in Perpignan to choose from.

Reaching Perpignan is not an overly difficult thing to do; many people choose to travel by train with connections to Paris, Toulouse and even Barcelona. The nearby Perpignan – Rivesaltes Airport has international flights (mainly to the UK), and car travel is also possible with the city being reached via the A9 motorway. However you reach your Perpignan holiday letting, it'll certainly be worth the trip.

One of the main sights visited by tourists is the 13th century Palace of the Kings of Majorca. This ancient monument sits high on a citadel, surrounded by fortifications and ramparts built and improved by many French kings over the centuries. Another popular trip from Perpignan holiday apartments is to the Cathedral of St John the Baptist. This spectacular cathedral took 185 years to complete and is a grand and impressive Gothic style building.

As well as tourism, traditional industries have included the production of cork and olive oil, as well as leather, iron and woollen goods. Although these industries have died down in recent years, their influence on city can still be seen in many interesting boutiques and souvenir shops. It's always good to purchase some authentic wares to take back to your Perpignan serviced apartment as souvenirs for friends and family.

The best time to visit Perpignan is during the summer season of June to August, with comfortable temperatures being around 22 to 25 degrees Celsius being the average. The area only has on average only a handful of rainy days in any given month so you should not need to shelter back at your Perpignan serviced residence unless you're really unlucky!

For an alternative evening or afternoon away from your Perpignan holiday rental, consider attending a rugby match in the city. Both rugby union and rugby league teams are found here, and both have had successful periods in the history.

There are also plenty of wonderful restaurants to choose from in Perpignan, with an interesting blend of French, Spanish, Catalan and even North African influences on show. If you do not fancy going out in the evening, there are also plenty of stalls around town to purchase snacks from and take back to your short-term apartment in Perpignan.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Perpignan city centre.

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