Info for tourists and hotels in Perpignan

Events

A city dedicated to markets of all sorts, Perpignan manages to also include in its agenda other types of festivals, religious celebrations, as well as national holiday events.

 Festivals

• Nuit des Long Capots – annual

What: Classic cars tour

When: 19 – 20 April 2008

Where: a 450 km tour across the Pyrenees

 

• Jazzèbre – annual

What: Jazz festival

When: October 2008

Where: various venues

 

 

Fairs and markets

• Marché République

What: Food market; farmers on Saturdays

When: Tuesday – Sunday 7.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.

Where: Place de la République

 

• Marché Cassanyes

What: A market covering all domains

When: Daily 7.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.

Where: Place Cassanyes

 

• Marché aux puces

What: Typical flea market

When: Sundays 7.30 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.

Where: Parc des Attractions, avenue du Palais des expositions

 

• Livres en République

What: Second-hand booksellers’ market

When: Each first and third Wednesday of the month

Where: Place de la République

 

• Marché aux fleurs

What: Flower market

When: Daily

Where: Boulevard Wilson