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Founded: 1276-1309Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)
Rating
4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)
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User Reviews
Ino Haasbroek (11 months ago)
You can walk in most of the way, the interior is accessible at a few euros fee.
You can walk in most of the way, the interior is accessible at a few euros fee.
Mark Hopman (11 months ago)
Such an amazingly well-kept place! I didn't expect much from this place up front, but the palace has been very nicely restored. Take the tour; you'll love it. It's not an activity that fills up an entire day, but definitely worth a visit. The views from the tower are amazing. What's even more interesting is the architecture: influences from across the centuries are all very visible, with the typical Catalan parapets, the Romantic columns, and the chapel interiors beautifully decorated in medieval style. Some of the wall paintings are still visible, as are some of the saints.
Such an amazingly well-kept place! I didn't expect much from this place up front, but the palace has been very nicely restored. Take the tour; you'll love it. It's not an activity that fills up an entire day, but definitely worth a visit. The views from the tower are amazing. What's even more interesting is the architecture: influences from across the centuries are all very visible, with the typical Catalan parapets, the Romantic columns, and the chapel interiors beautifully decorated in medieval style. Some of the wall paintings are still visible, as are some of the saints.
Valerie Adler (12 months ago)
Beautiful fortified palace with a great view of Canigou over the view across the city of Perpignan. The gardens are beautiful. It's one of our favourite places for live music in the summer, too!
Beautiful fortified palace with a great view of Canigou over the view across the city of Perpignan. The gardens are beautiful. It's one of our favourite places for live music in the summer, too!
Anna Paton (2 years ago)
An impressive place with the best view in Perpignan, from the Pyrenees to the airport and to the coast. The castle has some very old wall decorations, 13th century, and it's size and strength put you in awe.
An impressive place with the best view in Perpignan, from the Pyrenees to the airport and to the coast. The castle has some very old wall decorations, 13th century, and it's size and strength put you in awe.
Gaston (2 years ago)
I went on a Saturday (around noon) and it was empty! I had the place to myself pretty much. The staff here is great and very helpful. The palace itself is stunning and I recommend going into every room and exploring all its levels!
I went on a Saturday (around noon) and it was empty! I had the place to myself pretty much. The staff here is great and very helpful. The palace itself is stunning and I recommend going into every room and exploring all its levels!
