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Le Castillet

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One of the Most Reviewed Tourist attractions in Perpignan


Address

Pl. de Verdun, 66000 Perpignan, France

Website

www.mairie-perpignan.fr

Contact

+33 4 68 35 42 05

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (3.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 5:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 5:30 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 5:30 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 5:30 pm
  • Sunday: (New Year's Eve), 11 am to 5:30 pm, Hours might differ
  • Monday: (New Year's Day), Closed, Holiday hours

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  • 5/5 MikeMyDay 2 years ago on Google
    Really well maintained building and everything clean and tidy. Small coffee shops, shops & restaurants around to visit.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benedicte S. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unmissable museum and monument in Perpignan. Nice view of the whole city (Original) Musée et monument incontournable dans Perpignan. Belle vue sur toute la ville
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Gui d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Arrival on site, we are told to wait because limited to 15 people. Or, we put ourselves in front to sit in the shade while waiting. We see 1 then 2 other people went out so we go forward to come back. And there, the lady who greeted us struggled to recognize us and told us that we should not have waited so far ... No damn deciding whether we can return or not in addition, she supports us that a only person left ... to believe that one does not know how to count apparently 🤔🤔 the ​​star is thus right because the building is nice to him 😁😁 (Original) Arrivée sur place, on nous dit d'attendre car limité à 15 personnes. Soit, on se met en face pour s'assoir à l'ombre en attendant. On voit 1 puis 2 autres personnes sortirent donc on s'avance pour rentrer. Et là, la dame qui nous a acceuilli a peiné à nous reconnaître et nous dit qu'on n'aurait pas dû attendre aussi loin ... Pas foutu de décider si on peut rentrer ou non en plus, elle nous soutient qu'une seule personne est sortie ... à croire qu'on ne sait pas compter apparemment 🤔🤔 l étoile est donc juste car le bâtiment est sympa lui 😁😁
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roberto Rodríguez P. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful historic military tower located in the heart of the city of Perpignan. It was once part of the city's fortifications and now serves as a museum. The tower is a great example of medieval design, with its imposing walls and impressive gatehouse. Unfortunately, when we arrived, the museum was closed, so we were not able to go inside and explore.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David C. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting building with good views from the top. Some interesting displays on the floors on the way up as per the pic.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vin C. 7 months ago on Google
    Beautiful military castle in the centre of town. It is 2 euro entry or occasionally free as I found out when I visited. There is 142 steps up to the top so this is not a step free attraction. At each part as you go up the stairs it goes into different rooms showcasing different pieces of history about the castle. Overall it is worth visiting as you get great views over Perpignan.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 brittany20093 8 months ago on Google
    Very nice used to be an old prison were the criminals lived underneath
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rod H. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely way to spend an hour. Well presented and good exercise. Over 120 steps to the top but the vista is worth it. If it's a bit windy hang on to your hat.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bruno M. 11 months ago on Google
    Great view of the city, only €2 to go up. There’s a culture museum in the other levels, worth walking through that too. Most things in the museum have English translations too. They don’t allow bags in the museum, but they provide lockers to keep your stuff in their lobby.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Charles B. 1 year ago on Google
    Another little piece of the jigsaw of Mediterranean regional history; well-maintained, great 360 view from the top; interesting in terms of presenting the way of life of the people of the area too. Welcoming staff, and a decent cafe outside looking out at the Castillet. Mind the head on the low doorways!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrian S. 11 months ago on Google
    My wife and I were visiting from Australia and absolutely adored this place! A must visit when in Perpignan and the views were amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Weybudur R. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely historic venue and very good value. Excellent views across the city at the top.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alex D. 1 year ago on Google
    Well, interesting to know about Perpignan history, but nothing else. Good views from the top, overlooking the city.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 andrea b. 1 year ago on Google
    Perpignan is a beautiful place , a city with a good vibe its clean ,safe and there are a lot of restaurants and pubs to enjoy a good meal or a drink,there are a lot of small streets who are to discover with small interesting stores , its perfect to spend your time there after you come from the beach or if its your last stop before entering Spain,people are very friendly .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cionnath O. 5 years ago on Google
    This is a really cool castle which serves as a great meeting point if you get lost... 😂🏰😁
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jordan C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, exhibition on witches and healers, breathtaking view at the top of Castillet. To do without hesitation! (Original) Sympa, expo sur les sorcières et guérisseuses, vue imprenable en haut du Castillet. A faire sans hésiter!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maxim N. 6 years ago on Google
    Great views from the top. Interesting history about Perpignan.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Philippe L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 35 minutes waiting, in particular because of the maximum number of people limited to 15. Interesting family visit with objects from different periods. Allow 30 minutes for the visit. It ends with a beautiful panorama. (Original) 35 minutes d'attente, à cause notamment du nombre maximum de personnes limité à 15. Visite intéressante en famille avec des objets de différentes époques. Comptez 30 minutes de visite. Elle se termine par un beau panorama.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 didi S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's cute you have to see it inside and out, very interesting and the staff are brilliant! (Original) C'est mignon il faut le voir extérieur comme intérieur, très intéressant et le personnel est génial !

  • 4/5 Tim W. 5 years ago on Google
    Probably the signature landmark of Perpignan and certainly a good place to get your bearings on the canal. It is the backdrop for two stages in the music festival and becomes incredibly thronged on balmy summer evenings. A fine architectural edifice marking the centre of town

  • 5/5 John B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to take the family for a few hours, the views from the top are amazing.

  • 3/5 Marina M. 5 years ago on Google
    Worth a visit if you like a bit of history and in Perpignan there is plenty. Be prepared to do a bit of stair climbing to eventually reach the top of the tower. Can see for miles on a clear day.

  • 5/5 Angela P. 6 years ago on Google
    Interesting and a good climb with great views from the top when 140steps climbed

  • 5/5 Giovanna R. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful views! Is not expensive and the employees are kind.

  • 4/5 Bénédicte RIGOU C. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A nice regionalist museum but above all an impressive place. The view offered by Le Castellet once at the top is breathtaking on Mount Canigou. (Original) Un musée régionaliste sympathique mais surtout un lieu impressionnant. La vue offerte par le Castellet une fois en haut est a couper le souffle sur le mont Canigou.

  • 5/5 Jessica P. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The two ladies of the reception are simply adorable and smiling ... Thank you ladies for your warm welcome ... (Original) Les deux dame de l'accueil sont tout simplement adorable et souriante ... Merci mesdames pour votre accueil chaleureux...

  • 5/5 Kem K. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful monument! Rich history

  • 4/5 waran d. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent place for photo ops. Good to swing by if you are walking in the city center. Wouldn’t recommend planning a visit for this fort specifically. Would rather go to the palace 10mins south

  • 1/5 Patricia B. 1 year ago on Google
    It seems close…14:30 on a Thursday you would expect it to be open

  • 4/5 Best Travel C. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely building from outside. my wife went up the staircase and said lovely view from the top. 2€ entry. all exhibits in French. nop open on Mondays.

  • 3/5 Mark D. 2 years ago on Google
    Worth a visit but lacking facilities in refreshments and better access needed.

  • 5/5 Life is T. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow, what a beautiful piece of old architecture! Definitely a must vidit for evetry tourist.

  • 3/5 Enrique B. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Out of curiosity without more (Original) Par curiosité sans plus


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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