Perpignan - The City with Flair for Arts and Romance
Perpignan is city next to the Spanish border and recognized for the rich cultural and historical heritage. The tourists from all over the locations go to the gorgeous metropolitan city with flair for arts, crafts and performances. There are several museums, art galleries and theatres to pay a visit to and if you want to know a lot more about the religious and political heritage go to the convents, patios, churches, monuments and fountains in the city.
They city of Perpignan is the hub of artistic and cultural activities. Numerous workshops for the art lovers are open at several exhibition venues. Prestigious monuments that tourists love to visit are the Castillet, Sea Lodge, Palais des Corts, City Hall Serrat to Vaquer, Campo Santo and at the Old University and Hotel Pams.
Castillet is the landmark of the city and excellent place to be exposed to the magnificent history. In the area of City Halls, you can see the grand architecture and historical buildings. Palais des Corts is the center of attraction with Gothic arches and wooden ceilings.
Those interested in the religious monuments can go to the Cathedral, St. Dominic Chapel, Couvent des Minimes, The Actual Church, Eglise St Jacques, Chapel of the Third Order and the St. Jean le Vieux. Another interesting place to go to in the city is the Cathedral of Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Perpignan where you can hear the chimes. The historical monument mesmerizes the audience with enchanting sound of the bells.
Other areas of interest for the tourists and travelers visiting this part of France contain the archeological site of Ruscino, the frescoed walls of Casa Cancho and spectacular fountains. The city of Perpignan is exceptionally clean and the residents of the town are impeccably environment friendly. Civic sense of the residents of this metropolitan city is remarkable. While going via the town for sightseeing and during your visits to the public places and commercial buildings you would not but praise the aesthetic sense and beauty. The mode of transportation is superb and the town is extremely accessible by bus, taxi, rented car or cycle.