Perpignan is an important French town, 10 kilometres from the Mediterranean coast in Languedoc-Roussillon and north of the border with Spain.

Salvador Dali declared that Perpignan was the centre of the world - something of an exaggeration perhaps however the town is an interesting, lively, modern town, with its roots as an active regional centre dating to the early Middle Ages. Perpignan's medieval centre has a distinctly Catalan feel.

The medieval centre of Perpignan is charming. The river Basse runs through the city centre and has beautifully planted gardens running along its edge. To the south of the river narrow streets and open squares entice the traveller to explore the city centre.