Markets, the beating heart of the city
In the morning, the market on Place de la République sets out stalls of Roussillon vegetables, olives, charcuterie and fresh fish from Port-Vendres. A little further on, the Vauban Market Hall houses cheesemongers, wine sellers and small tapas bars for a quick bite. Wandering the aisles together, tasting a rousquille, picking a seasonal fruit: it makes for a simple, warm date, very much in the spirit of the city.
Around a cargolade
A cargolade means snails grilled over vine shoots, shared outdoors, often on Sunday among friends. It is hard to stay quiet around such a convivial moment. In town, the old Perpignan restaurants also serve boles de picolat, ouillade and Catalan cream. For two, you choose a wine from the Roussillon terraces, compare notes, raise an eyebrow: that is already a lot shared.
Place Cassanyes and tapas bars
In the Saint-Jacques district, Place Cassanyes and its colourful market remind us that Perpignan also looks towards the Mediterranean and the wider world. In the evening, Rue des Augustins and nearby lanes light up with terraces and tapas bars. On Lyad, members from Perpignan share their favourite tables; it is up to you to find someone to raise a glass of muscat and stretch out the evening.
Date ideas
- République Market
- Vauban Market Hall
- Rousquilles biscuits
- Cargolade feast
- Rue des Augustins
- Place Cassanyes
- Boles de picolat
- Muscat de Rivesaltes
