Event in Canet en Roussillon: This world-famous tall ship disembarks near Perpignan and can be visited On Tuesday 8 April 2025, the port of Canet-en-Roussillon, near Perpignan, will be welcoming the Nao Victoria until 20 April. This ship is a replica of the one that completed the first circumnavigation of the globe. La Sanch à Perpignan: a ritual immutable for more than six centuries. Every Good Friday, Perpignan plunges into a solemn and mystical atmosphere with the procession of the Sanch. In 2025, the appointment is given on April 18 from 15h in the streets of the old town.
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Nature
Beach
Canet’s beaches have more than 9 km where you can rest or walk, either for the promenade that goes along the beach or for the fine sand that characterizes it. Additionally, you can enjoy numerous water activities offered during the summer season (jet ski rental, sea trips to discover dolphins, parasailing).
Parks
Few kilometers from the hotel, you will find many parks and natural spaces where you can relax and disconnect. An example is the pond of Canet-Saint-Nazaire which houses a lagoon of 600 hectares where you can see the spectacular and special fauna and flora; so much so, that it was classified as a protected area "NATURA 2000" for its rarities and for being a species in danger of extinction. Another natural paradise that can be visited is the Arboreto, a botanical garden with more than 10 hectares of extension that presents a rare plant collection. .
Vineyards
One of the mandatory stops on your way through the city is the visit to the vineyards, where you can taste local wines. Its farms make its landscapes a paradise that will certainly not go unnoticed on your trip to Canet de Roussillon.
Our favorite restaurants
Restaurants
LA PLAGE GOURMANDE: Bistronomic cuisine with fresh products, located at Place Méditerranée next to the casino LE CAN MARCEL: fish specialties, near the port LE MIRAMAR: 10 minutes from the hotel on foot, meats, fish, you will find a wide choice LA SIESTA: want a paella, you’ve come to the right place!! Lots of other good restaurants await you in Canet so don’t hesitate to ask us for advice!!!History
Perpignan
Perpignan is a city located in the south of France, belonging to the Spanish country until 1659. Since then, it has been the capital of the Pyrenees-Orientales department and the historic capital of Roussillon. Its privileged location between the sea and the mountain creates an ideal climate to be visited throughout the year. In addition of its culture and nature, Perpignan its characterized by its history:
Palace of the Kings of Mallorca
One of the most important jewels of Perpignan is the Palace of the Kings of Mallorca, located in the center of the city. declared a historic monument in 1935. From the Palace, you can see its Gothic and military architecture.
Cathedral
Located in the old town of the city, the cathedral of Perpignan is another treasures of the city, built in the Middle Ages, between the 14th and 18th centuries, and housing inside religious altarpieces of the life of Saint John the Baptist.
Others
Les halles Vauban, the Market Square or the Castillet, are other of the important places to visit during your holidays in Perpignan. In addition, near the city, you can visit several places that worth visiting as Collioure, is considered one of the most beautiful villages in the Mediterranean. Its colorful facades, its castle and landscapes make it one of the mandatory stops on trips to the south of France.