Perpignan is the largest Catalan city (after Barcelona and Lleida) in Spain and the indigenous style of Catalan reflected in textiles and pottery are among the most popular items for travellers. The Centre Sant-Vicens, rue Sant-Vicens, is one of the best places to find the finest pottery, furniture and carpets.

In the city centre, rue des Anges or rue Alsace Lorraine have a series of boutiques like Celini, offering a choice of designwear items. But you’ll find a wider choice at the famous Galleries Lafayette department store, situated on Place de la Résistance. The four floors of fashion and cosmetics are definitely a place to visit during the big sales seasons (January and June)!

As a renowned destination for its Spanish and Mediterranean gastronomy, Perpignan is also popular for its aromatic shops. You’ll find plenty of them on rue Paratilla, such as Sala, which specializes in the Collioure (a nearby popular coast resort) anchovies. The bio market is also worth a visit, every Saturday on Place Rigaud. Wine enthusiasts will find great choice and good advice on the local wine at Château Miraflors (Rond-Point Miraflors, tel: +33 (0)4 68 50 24 92 or Vin et Art (17 chemin de Mailloles, tel: +33 (0)4 68 55 33 20.

Shopping in the open markets is popular, lively and picturesque. You can try the Flea Market, held every Sunday on Avenue Palais des Exposition, or the Art Market, every first Saturday on Allées Maillol and finally the Brocant Market, every Saturday same place.