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.

Palace of the Kings of Majorca

Perpignan

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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 have not been verified at the source yet.

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.

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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

Monday	09:30-18:30
Tuesday	09:30-18:30
Wednesday	09:30-18:30
Thursday	09:30-18:30
Friday	09:30-18:30
Saturday	09:30-18:30
Sunday (today)	09:30-18:30

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Annual closures : January 1st; 15 days in January; May 1st; November 1st; December 25th

Prices

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

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Ground floor accessible
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: paid parking 400 m away – drop-off point

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

Where this château is

Perpignan · Pyrénées-Orientales · Occitanie

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Address

Rue des Archers, 66000 Perpignan

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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

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.