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| Perpignan Travel Guide for backpackers |
Charming and laid-back, this town is more Spanish than French and the Catalan language is still spoken, especially amongst the country folk.
One of the sunniest places in France, it can be unbearably hot during mid-summer. The best time to visit is around September during grape harvest season and to admire the flowers which grow here in abundance.
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 DAILY BUDGET in PERPIGNAN - Not as expensive as the larger towns and cities, US$44 will give you a reasonable meal, a couple of drinks, bed and a roof over your head. |
Castillet/Muse’e des Arts et Traditions Populaires Catalans - For a good view of the town visit Castillet/Muse’e des Arts et Traditions Populaires Catalans which houses the museum La Casa Pairal where you’ll find regional artefacts, folklore items and typical dress.
Festival International de Photo-Journalisme - If you visit during August and September, take in the Festival International de Photo-Journalisme. It celebrates photojournalism throughout the industry. Entry to the expositions is free and work can be seen from around the world.
Grape Harvest - Also around August and September, you can take in the grape harvest - a time for celebration and events.
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Le Milord - 20 rue Jules-Verne, one of the largest discos in town offering dancing, billiard tables and flirting, covers two floors of the building.
Uba-Club - 5 bd. Mercader is a club with modern decor and a smallish dance floor. The place is more intimate than some of the other hang-outs in town.
Le Habana-Club - If it’s a bar you’re looking for then try Le Habana-Club - 5 rue Grande-des-Fabriques - with recorded music and terrific cocktails.
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Le Bistrot Gourmand - 40 rue de la Fusterie - this great bistro is reasonably priced and a favourite with the locals serving dishes like mussels in cream sauce, fillet of beef in wine or sea bass with a sweet wine sauce.
Cote’ Theatre - 7 rue du Theatre -here they serve strong, traditional dishes which include calamari and octopus salad, braised sea scallops with shallots and a number of other fish dishes served with mushrooms.
La Villa Duflot - 109 ave. Victor Dalbiez - try their warm squid salad, anchovies marinated in vinegar or foie gras of duckling. Interesting and different.
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