Castlemap

🇫🇷 France

Castles near Perpignan

44 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

The closest is Castillet, 1 km north of the city centre; the most famous is Cité de Carcassonne — #109 of 8,133 worldwide — 71 km north-west. The oldest dated site in the circle is Château Royal de Collioure, founded 673.

The 100 km circle reaches into 2 countries — France (24), Spain (20).

Within 25 km of Perpignan

Day trips: 25–60 km

+ 8 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Farther afield: 60–100 km

+ 6 more in this range — every one is on the interactive map.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q6730.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Perpignan?

The Castlemap atlas maps 44 landmarks (17 castles · 8 fortresses · 1 palace & château · 18 ruins) within 100 km of the centre of Perpignan, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Perpignan?

Castillet, a fortress 1 km north of the city centre.

What is the most famous castle near Perpignan?

Cité de Carcassonne, ranked #109 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking — 71 km north-west from Perpignan.

What is the oldest castle near Perpignan?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Château Royal de Collioure, founded 673 — 25 km south-east. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

Nearby city guides: Girona (80 km) · Barcelona (158 km) · Marseille (213 km). See also medieval castles · all rankings · castles by country.