Excursion Perpignan & majorca kings palace tour at Port Vendres

Depart Port Vendres by coach with your guide for a 45min drive to Perpignan, the biggest city in Roussillon.

Panoramic, Walking tour, Majorca Kings Palace

You will start your visit of Perpignan with a panoramic tour, followed by a guided walking tour in downtown.

Your guide will take you to the famous Majorca Kings Palace. In 1276 King James II of Majorca made Perpignan the capital of the Kingdom of Majorca. He started to build a palace with gardens on the hill of Puig del rey on the South of the town and it was completed in 1309.

Cathedral

A visit may also be made to the Cathedral (interior visit subject to services that day). The Cathedral was built in 1324 by King Sancho of Majorca, and later finished in the 15th century. It was built in the Catalan Gothic style, because of its association with the Kingdom of Majorca. The façade also features a portico and clock tower, which date from the 18^th century.

Stroll through the pedestrian commercial street, where you first will have a view of the little red castle called the Castillet over the banks of Tet River. It is an ancient fortification and today this monument, a strong symbol of the city, has become a museum. The Castillet was made of three parts. The bastion was destroyed in the early 20^th century the other two remain intact.

Next, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 45-minute journey back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Panoramic tour of Perpignan, Majorca Kings Palace, Cathedral

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking of approximately 600 yards (around 600 meters) with 30 steps to negotiate at the Kings Palace and long periods of standing. For this reason this tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Miminum age is 12 years.