Palace of the Kings of Majorca
Palais des rois de Majorque
The mainland palace of the short-lived 13th-century Kingdom of Majorca. Its Gothic two-storey chapel and towers offer views over all of Perpignan.
Construction of this palace began in 1276. It served as the mainland royal residence of the short-lived Kingdom of Majorca and is surrounded by star-shaped walls fortified by Vauban. Visitors can see the courtyard, the throne hall, and the two-storey Chapel of the Holy Cross. Climbing the main tower offers views toward the Canigou peak and the Mediterranean. Admission is about 7 euros, and in summer it is open roughly 10:00–18:00. It is about a 15-minute walk from the Castillet gate in the old town.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 (until 18:00 in summer)
Nearby sights
- Musée Hyacinthe Rigaud
- Campo Santo of Perpignan
- Perpignan Cathedral
- Le Castillet
- Elne Cathedral & Cloister
- Canet-Plage
- Fort de Salses
- Tautavel Prehistory Museum