Hertz in Perpignan
Perpignan is France'ss most southern city. It stands just 12 miles north of the Spanish border and five miles inland from the Mediterranean coast. If you're renting a car from Perpignan, you'll soon discover it is s a grand historic city occupying a flat coastal plain on the River Tet. The transport connections are convenient: the A9 motorway heads north to Montpellier and the rest of France, and south to Barcelona and Spain. Perpignan isn't really a resort, it is a busy provincial capital, but the nearby coast is a sequence of popular beach destinations, like Argeles-sur-Mer, Saint-Cyprien and Canet-en-Roussillon.
Rent a car in Perpignan and you'll be able to tour the city's old historic heart and the nearby coast too. In the city itself, you'll find the impressive fortified Palace of the Kings of Majorca in gardens overlooking the river. This grand palace-castle dates back to the 13th century when Perpignan was capital of the Majorcan kingdom. And don't miss the pavement cafes of the charming town square, the Place de la République, or the shady tree-lined walks along the riverbanks. Elsewhere, explore old parts, like the Cathedral and the Castillet fortress, and of course, the lively shops and restaurants.
