Places worth the detour in Perpignan

11 places worth going out of your way for lie within 12 km of Perpignan, France, across 6 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (3). Best known: Perpignan Cathedral. 11 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites3 Built landmarks3 Parks & cemeteries2 Ruins & the uncanny1 Museums & culture1 Fun & leisure1

All 11, ranked 11

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Perpignan Cathedral

Sacred sites · 14th century · Hidden gem

Cathedral located in Pyrénées-Orientales, in France

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2.Palace of the Kings of Majorca

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in Perpignan, Pyrénées-Orientales, France

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3.Ruscino

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

First city of Perpignan in ancient times

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4.Maternité suisse d'Elne

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

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5.Musée Hyacinthe-Rigaud

Museums & culture · 19th century · Hidden gem

Municipal museum in Perpignan

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6.église des Carmes de Perpignan

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church located in Pyrénées-Orientales, in France

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7.Castle of Canet-en-Roussillon

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

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8.Jardin exotique de Ponteilla

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Botanical garden in France

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9.Cinéma Le Castillet

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Cinema in Perpignan, France

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10.Saint-Étienne abbey of Saint-Estève

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Abbey located in Pyrénées-Orientales, in France

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11.Arboretum of Canet-en-Roussillon

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Botanical garden in Canet-en-Roussillon

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