If your trip to Perpignan is all organized but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a helping hand.If your friends ask why you’re coming here, just show them a few pictures of Le Castillet and Palace of the Kings of Majorca. These terrific attractions guarantee you’ll have a memorable trip.Not far from the city center, Perpignan Cathedral is one attraction you might like to consider putting on your must-see list. If you still have some room on your travel itinerary, Stade Gilbert Brutus and Theatre de l’Archipel will keep you occupied too.

Put some extra gas in the tank, because there are some great reasons to get out and explore beyond Perpignan. They include Narbonne Cathedral in Narbonne — a tempting road-trip destination just 35 miles away. When you’ve ticked that off your list, point your rental car in the direction of Canal de la Robine.

No matter what the weather’s like, you’ll be able to explore some of the beautiful beaches near Perpignan from the comfort and freedom of your own rental car. As you drive along, keep an eye out for seagulls gliding over these beautiful stretches of coastline:

• Canet Beach (7 miles away).
• Plage Torreilles (9 miles away).
• Argeles Beach (13 miles away).

Situated 1 mile from Perpignan, Palais des Congres is a terrific place to go for a work conference. After an exhausting day of mingling and making new connections, you’ll be able to hop into your rental car and drive out to a nearby café or go for a leisurely cruise around the area.

Sure, you could vacation in Perpignan without renting a vehicle. But with loads to see and do here, having one would make your stay more enjoyable. If you’re eager to head out of town and on the open road, book a car with some power. A mid-size or full-size SUV will get you to the surrounding dunes in roomy comfort. Going to spend most of your getaway downtown? An economical, small car is a great choice. Maneuvering through narrow lanes and squeezing into tight parking spots will be less hassle with one of these.

You’ll be glad to know that there’s a broad range of both economy and high-end rental vehicles available in Perpignan. What you opt for depends on your funds and the activities you’ve got planned. Prestige vehicles offer unparalleled mod cons and comfort. If you feel like splashing out, why not go for a high-end SUV, or perhaps a slick mid-size sedan? Alternatively, if you’re just after a set of wheels to zip around town in as cheaply as possible, go for a versatile compact vehicle (or something else that’s unlikely to break the bank).

You’ll be cruising along the right side of the road in Perpignan. Even though it may seem similar to home, it’s wise to drive a little more carefully on roads you’re not familiar with.

Finding somewhere to leave the car in Perpignan is a cinch. There’s no need to keep driving around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s plenty of off and on-street parking on offer.

One of the advantages of road tripping around a smaller city is lighter traffic, so you won’t have to worry too much about rush-hour gridlock. With a population of about 110,700, you can expect a smooth Perpignan driving experience.

There are. In Perpignan, speed limits range from 50km/h to 130km/h. Residential areas have a maximum speed limit of 50km/h unless indicated otherwise.

More often than not, your chosen car rental company will charge the amount listed on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges. Alternatively, they may share your contact details with local law enforcement agencies, who’ll then send a fine to your postal address.

It’s against the law to use your cell phone while cruising in your car around Perpignan, and you could even be charged a fine for simply handling your phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is allowed, as long as your attention stays on the road.

In Perpignan, it is a criminal offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) above 0.05%. If you’re planning to have a couple of glasses of wine with dinner, leave your car behind.

Yes. But before doing so, you are required to completely stop the vehicle and only move on if there’s no approaching traffic.

Although there are some exceptions, seat belts must be fastened when the vehicle is in motion in Pyrenees-Orientales.