3-Day Trip to Perpignan – Food & Stay | Day 1

✈️🇬🇧 Leeds → 🇫🇷 Perpignan ❤️ Stay (3 nights): A charming Airbnb – Super central, just a 10-15 min walk from the train station 🚉. The room was cozy and hassle-free (though no toiletries like shampoo, body lotion, or toothbrushes – pack your own!). The highlight? A dreamy garden where we had homemade breakfasts daily 🌿. Think bamboo, lavender, koi ponds, and even 6 turtles! 🐢💦 Ultimate zen. Day 1: City Walk & Food Adventures ❤️ Eats & Treats: 1️⃣ Restaurant – Artapas 🦑 Must-try: Black paella (rich but a tad oily) + Sangria = perfection. Also loved their fried squid & razor clams! 🍤 Heads up: This spot focuses on Spanish cuisine – skip if you’re heading to Spain soon and save room for French flavors! 2️⃣ Bakery – Le Levain D’hélios 🥐 (right across from Artapas) Croissants? Heavenly. 😍 Raspberry tart (€4) = yes. Lemon cake (€9) = way too sweet. 🚫🍋 3️⃣ Ice Cream – Ego 🍦 Self-serve with 10+ flavors! Lavender = chef’s kiss. ❤️ Sights & Finds: Perpignan Cathedral ⛪ – Didn’t enter (a funeral was underway), but the exterior is striking. Hôtel Pams 🏛️ – Gorgeous sculptures, paintings, and a photogenic garden. Vintage Luxe Shops 👜 – Chanel, Celine, etc. (Pro tip: Inspect items carefully!). ⚠️ Travel Notes: 1️⃣ June = bugs. Pack repellent! 🦟 2️⃣ Pollen alert! 🌸 Allergy meds + masks = lifesavers. 3️⃣ Safety first: Politely avoid street approaches; explore in pairs. 👥 4️⃣ Bonus: Bring a fishing net – the river near the Airbnb is full of chubby fish! 🎣 5️⃣ Sunday/Siesta = shutdown. Shops close early Sundays, and most places nap 2-5 PM on siesta days. 😴 #France #SouthOfFrance #Perpignan #FoodieTravel #VintageLuxury 🌟