Nina’s Travel Diary | 🇫🇷 One Town a Week: Perpignan

I’d heard about Perpignan back in school, and as a Spain enthusiast, I couldn’t resist stopping by this border gem! 📍 Quick Intro Where? Southwest France (capital of Pyrénées-Orientales). Why special? Once the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca and part of Barcelona’s realm—Catalan is still spoken here! 🗣️🇪🇸 🏰 Must-See Spots ✨ Palais des Rois de Majorque (Moorish-French palace) 🎨 Hôtel Pams (now an art museum with lush gardens) ⛪ Cathédrale de Perpignan (Gothic-meets-Catalan vibes) 🔴 Le Castillet (iconic red tower + folk museum) 🏛️ Ancien Évêché (former bishop’s palace turned museum) 🍽️ Food Notes Didn’t dine here, but the area near the cathedral is packed with cafés and tapas bars! 💭 Final Thoughts Perpignan may lack the fame of Barcelona or Toulouse, but its Catalan soul + Franco-Spanish history make it a hidden cultural jackpot. Perfect for: ✅ History nerds ✅ Offbeat travelers ✅ Anyone craving "France without crowds" #TravelDiaries #France #HiddenGems #Perpignan #CulturalTravel #SouthOfFrance #NoTouristsJustVibes