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Palais des Rois de Majorque, Perpignan

Palace of the Kings of Majorca

Perpignan

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Free for free entry for visitors with disabilities and their companion upon presentation of the Carte Mobilité Inclusion

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Prices checked at the source on October 25, 2026

Visit duration
75 min
Where
Perpignan

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Palais des Rois de Majorque stands in Perpignan (Pyrénées-Orientales), in the Occitanie region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: fourth quarter of the 13th century, second half of the 17th century). Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 25, 2026.

Built at the end of the 13th century on the heights above Perpignan, this fortified palace was designed for the court of the kingdom of Majorca, on the orders of King James II. It ranks among the oldest fortified residences in the West, preceding the castles of Vincennes and Karlštejn as well as the papal palace of Avignon. The listed historic site can be visited on the ground floor.

Written from Palais des rois de Majorque

This place also features in Vauban’s citadels and forts

What to know

  • The visit takes place entirely on the ground floor, with no stairs to climb.
  • There is no free parking on site: a paid car park is located 400 metres away, with a drop-off option nearby.
  • The palace is a listed historic monument dating from the last quarter of the 13th century.
  • Check opening hours and admission fees beforehand, as these details are not confirmed here.

Practical information

Opening hours

De novembre à mars
10h à 17h
D'avril à mai
10h à 18h
De juillet à août
9h30 à 18h30
De septembre à octobre
10h à 18h

Annual closures : January 1st; 15 days in January; May 1st; November 1st; December 25th; September 23 and 24, 2026; from September 28 to October 6, 2026; December 15 and 16, 2026

Prices

Free for free entry for visitors with disabilities and their companion upon presentation of the Carte Mobilité Inclusion

Visit duration
75 min
Wheelchair access
Ground floor accessible
Dogs
Not verified
Parking
Paid parking 400 m away – drop-off point.

Access via a 250 m long ramp with a slope exceeding 5%. Accessible route including: esplanade and gardens, barbican, Cour d'Honneur, 'Jardins enluminés' immersive room, 'Art et histoire d'un bijou catalan' exhibition, lower room.

Where this château is

Perpignan · Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie

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Address

Rue des Archers, 66000 Perpignan

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+33 4 68 34 96 26

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Heritage status
Listed historic monument (classé)
Mérimée record PA00104069
Period of construction
fourth quarter of the 13th century, second half of the 17th century

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Frequently asked

Palace of the Kings of Majorca: how much is admission?
Free for: free entry for visitors with disabilities and their companion upon presentation of the Carte Mobilité Inclusion.
Is the Palace of the Kings of Majorca accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?
The visit takes place on the ground floor, which makes access easier.
Where can I park to visit the Palace of the Kings of Majorca?
A paid car park is located 400 metres away, with a drop-off area nearby.
When was the Palace of the Kings of Majorca built?
It was built in the last quarter of the 13th century for the court of the kingdom of Majorca.
Is the Palace of the Kings of Majorca a listed monument?
Yes, it is classified as a historic monument.

Information verified on October 25, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website

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Sources

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