Perpignan
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See | June 2010
Perpignan
ESTIVALES
The massive dance/theatre/music festival Estivales takes over the town on 4-28 July with a programme that includes Ballet Preljocaj's sexy Snow White and Schiller's Don Carlos. Many shows take place outside in the ancient Campo Santo.
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See | June 2010
Perpignan
GARE DE PERPIGNAN
On 19 September 1963, Salvador Dalí had a vision in this train station that revealed to him “the exact composition of the universe”. The experience inspired a painting featuring Christ on the cross, a train and several wheelbarrows.
Address: 1 AVENUE DU GENERAL DE GAULLE. | Tel: +33 (0)46 851 3579
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Hotels | June 2010
Perpignan
VILLA DUFLOT
Up on a hill overlooking the city, this snazzy inn offers luxury comfort at the price of a ho-hum hotel. Expect an ample, gourmet restaurant and stylish decor, all surrounded by a tranquil Mediterranean garden.
Address: ROND POINT ALBERT DONNEZAN. | Tel: +33 (0)46 856 6767
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Restaurants | June 2010
Perpignan
LA GALINETTE
From the outside, this Catalan food palace looks less than appetising, but once your dinner arrives, you'll forgive any design gaffes. The Mediterranean menu makes the most of fish, with options such as fresh tuna and green onion confit, and John Dory with asparagus and Turkish truffles.
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See | August 2009
Perpignan
CAVES DE BYRRH IN THUIR
The Catalan drink Byrrh was invented in 1873 in Thuir, not far from Perpignan. The Caves de Byrrh offer a fascinating tour of the drink's bottling facility. Built by Gustave Eiffel of Eiffel Tower fame, it contains the world's largest wooden vat.
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Hotels | August 2009
Perpignan
GITES DE FRANCE PYRENEES MEDITERRANEE
For a luxurious home-from-home in the Pyrénéean countryside, try a secluded gîte (pictured) for size. Gîtes de France Pyrénées Mediterranée is offering up to 50% off your second week on cottage accommodation until 3 October. Mention Ryanair when booking.
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Visit | August 2009
Perpignan
EL XIRINGUITO
At night, Perpignan's Spanish side comes out, so sit down at this terracottacoloured social spot to eat tapas that wouldn't taste out of place in Barcelona.
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Restaurants | August 2009
Perpignan
LE DOUBLE Y
Serving up modern food on rustic slabs of clay, Double Y is a sophisticated, contemporary café/restaurant popular with image-conscious gourmands. Be sure to check out the extensive library of wines