Le Castillet
Le Castillet / El Castellet
The red-brick city gate landmark of Perpignan. The only surviving gate of the medieval city walls, it houses a Catalan folk museum.
Le Castillet was built in 1368. Its red-brick towers and crenellations are Perpignan’s most representative buildings, and it has served as both a city gate and a prison. Inside is the Catalan Folk Museum (Casa Pairal), which displays traditional costumes and household objects. Climbing to the top gives views over the rooftops of the old town. Admission is about 2–3 euros, and some sections close on certain Monday hours. Outside the gate are the entrance to the old town and the riverside path along the Basse, lined with cafés.
Opening hours
10:30–18:30 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Musée Hyacinthe Rigaud
- Perpignan Cathedral
- Campo Santo of Perpignan
- Palace of the Kings of Majorca
- Elne Cathedral & Cloister
- Canet-Plage
- Fort de Salses
- Tautavel Prehistory Museum