Christmas in Perpignan

Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or simply soaking up the festive atmosphere, the lights are on, the market is open, the big wheel is readying itself to spin… Christmas has landed in Perpignan.

Marché de Noël

Along the banks of Quai Vauban, the 20 or so wooden chalets nestle under twinkling lights. You can find beautiful, artisanal gifts for the whole family and enjoy some of the finer Christmas offerings such as oysters and Muscat.

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La Grande Roue

In Place de la Victoire, overlooking the historic Castillet, Perpignan’s very own Eye will be delighting ferris wheel fans from Sunday 1st December to Sunday 5th January. There is also an ice rink and wooden chalets serving hot chocolate, vin chaud and plenty of other Christmas goodies.

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Fair Rides

Not one but TWO Christmas fun fairs will be throwing open their doors from Sunday 1st December. Rides are 3€ each and open from 11am to 8pm in Place de la Catalogne (in front of the old Fnac building) and Place Arago.

Le Palarium

Just off the Christmas market, Le Palarium has been transformed in to a wintery wonderland with decorations, illuminations and Christmas scenes. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11am to 6pm and Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays until 7pm. It will also be the spot to meet up with Santa from 2pm every Saturday and Sunday to the 28th December and Boxing Day.

Donkey Rides

An oft-forgotten character of the Christmas story, not to mention a Catalan symbol! Kids can enjoy free donkey rides from 10am – 12pm and 2pm to 5pm on the 7th, 14th, 21st – 24th, 26th & 28th December.

Muscat de Noël

Christmas isn’t all just about the kids! Head to Place Gambetta every Saturday to sample local wine producers’ Christmas Muscat.

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