Pamiatky v Perpignane

Perpignan Heritage Trail

Explore the architectural legacy of Perpignan, the former continental capital of the Kingdom of Majorca. This trail highlights the city's unique Catalan Gothic style, from the 14th-century Loge de Mer and the massive red-brick Castillet gate to the sprawling Palace of the Kings of Majorca. Discover significant religious sites including the Campo Santo, France's oldest cloister-cemetery, and several medieval convents that now serve as cultural centers and historic landmarks.

Perpignan Heritage Trail — Mapa

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Palace of the Kings of Majorca

The Palace of the Kings of Majorca, is a palace and a fortress with gardens overlooking the city of Perpignan in Pyrenees-Orientales,…

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Castillet

What once used to be a tower guarding the entrance to the city, now houses a museum of popular arts.

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Perpignan Cathedral

The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist is a Roman Catholic cathedral, and a national monument of France, located in the town of Perpignan…

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Couvent des Dames de Saint-Sauveur

A 13th-century Augustinian nunnery located in the historic center of the city.

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Église Saint-Mathieu

Catholic church located in the historic Saint-Mathieu district.

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Castillet

Historic Art Nouveau cinema building and designated architectural monument.

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Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Anges

Former 13th-century chapel originally associated with the Franciscan order.

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Couvent des Minimes

A 16th-century former convent now utilized as a municipal art and exhibition center.

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Hôtel Pams

The Hôtel Pams is a mansion in Perpignan, Pyrénées-Orientales, France.

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Ancienne université de Perpignan

Historic building that housed the city's university from 1760 until the French Revolution.

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Aux Dames de France

Landmark Art Nouveau building, formerly a major department store, now housing a library and shops.

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Caserne Saint-Jacques

Former military barracks located in the Saint-Jacques neighborhood.

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Campo Santo

The oldest and largest medieval cloister-cemetery in France, featuring Gothic funerary niches.

Adrien Dauzats, 1834 / Public domain

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Casa Xanxo

A 16th-century Gothic merchant's house featuring an elaborate stone frieze depicting the Seven Deadly Sins.

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Église Saint-Jacques

A 13th-century church known as the starting point for the annual Procession de la Sanch.

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Couvent des Frères Prêcheurs

A 13th-century Dominican convent featuring a Gothic church and remains of its original cloister.

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Église Notre-Dame de la Réal

A 14th-century church that historically served as the parish for the royal court of Majorca.

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Hôtel de Ville

A 14th-century municipal building with a traditional Roussillon facade made of river pebbles and brick.

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Loge de Mer

A 14th-century maritime exchange building and a prime example of Catalan Gothic civil architecture.

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Ancienne Église des Carmes

Gothic ruins of a 14th-century Carmelite church, including a notable sculpted portal.