How To Get There As there are no direct flights from the US to Perpignan, you will need to connect in Paris. Flights to Perpignan are only available from Paris, Orly airport. If you fly from the US to Charles de Gaulle (CDG), you will need to transfer to Orly. Taxis are quickest (45 minutes) but will cost about $120 USD. You can take the Air France Transfer Bus for approximately $27 USD. Naturally, you should count your transfer time into your travel schedule. Another alternative is to connect to Perpignan by rail, a five-hour journey from Paris. The Gare de Perpignan rail station is just a five-minute bus or taxi ride to the city center. Flight duration from Paris to Perpignan: 1 hour, 20 minutes Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport, also known as Llabanère Airport, is only 15 minutes from Perpignan city center.
Where to Stay Ratings for the following accommodations are those of the hotel. Prices listed are in $USD, per night for double occupancy and may fluctuate depending on the season.
Hotel Mas des Arcades *** 840 Avenue d’Espagne, Perpignan, 66000 France Tel : +33 4 68 85 11 11 This is a nice hotel outside of the city center with a great, accommodating staff. It features a fantastic restaurant with a creative dinner menu, and a wonderful pool and hot tub to relax after a long day of winery tours. The rooms are clean but could use some renovations and modernization. $96 - $120 http://www.hotel-mas-des-arcades.fr/
Hotel La Fauceille **** 860 Chemin de la Fauceille, Perpignan, 66000 France Tel: +33 4 68 21 09 10 One of the highest guest-rated hotels in Perpignan, located away from the city center, this property boasts a pool, fitness room and modern appointments. $94-$120 http://www.lafauceille.com/
Grand Hotel les Flamants Roses **** 1 Voie Des Flamants Roses, Canet-en-Roussillon, 66140 France Tel: +33 4 68 51 60 60 This is the place to stay if you want a breathtaking Mediterranean view! Conveniently located in Canet-en-Roussillon (7 miles from Perpignan city center) with quick access to Canet Beach and SaintCyprien Golf Club, guests may enjoy the sparkling pool, two terrific restaurants on the property and an easy stroll to the beach. $186-$250 http://www.hotel-flamants-roses.com/ There are many other excellent hotels located in the Perpignan city center. Prices range from $65 to $250 per night.
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