About Pyrénées-Orientales and Perpignan near Spain

The Pyrénées-Orientales is a famous wine-growing area and a still relatively unknown tourist spot, so it still has plenty of untouched natural French charm. Located in Southern France, the Pyrénées-Orientales borders the Mediterranean and enjoys a warmer-than-average climate.

Twinned with Lancaster

The capital, Perpignan, is twinned with the UK city of Lancaster and is home to around 300,000 people. The area is full of ancient buildings, and even though some of the city walls were removed at the beginning of the 20th century to accommodate urban development, it still retains a very rural feel.

Medieval Perpignan

As well as being a city rich in medieval history, Perpignan is also a cultural city that fully embraces outdoor activities and lifestyles. You can enjoy a wide variety of activities ranging from golf to canyoning and snowboarding to bird-watching. And as the area is so close to the Mediterranean Sea, you can find miles of sandy beaches surrounded by beautiful countryside, only 15 minutes away.

French Catalonia

Thanks to the Mountainous landscape surrounding Perpignan, there is plenty of opportunity to find a luxury home hidden away, yet still only a stone’s throw from the town. So if you are looking for a property in Occitanie, the Pyrénées-Orientales is the perfect option for people who want to enjoy the great outdoors, relax on a sandy beach and take in some culture all in the same day!

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