1. The best way to pay for goods and services in Perpignan is national currency which should better be exchanged prior to a journey. Local banks and private currency exchange offices offer less profitable rates apart from charging a rather high transaction fee.
2. Prudent tourists should attentively examine menu on their visit to any of the city restaurants as commonly the menu contains two types of prices being the «au comptoir» and «a salle». The first type of prices is for visitors setting at a bar counter meanwhile the second type of price is for the visitors choosing a table in a restaurant hall. As a rule the «au comptoir» price is up to 15 – 20% lower than the «a salle» price.
3. Many local hotels serve free continental breakfasts for their guests. Many tourists will find the breakfast rather shy. Commonly the morning meal comprises croissants and other hot pastry with butter and marmalade as well as coffee.
4. The heat of the tourist season in Perpignan falls in summer. Hotels for this period should be reserved in advance. Another climax of tourist traffic in Perpignan is witnessed within Christmas holidays as this season features numerous entertaining events and festive markets and fairs.
6. Shopping addicts should focus on beauty products and perfumes of local production which are known in the world for their high quality. The same much hunted souvenir is local wines which can be bought in any specialized store located on the premises of local wineries.
7. An optimum type of city transport is a bus running to any desired part of the city. On the weekdays the buses run in 15 minute intervals meanwhile on weekends the buses run with larger intervals. Taxi is a rather expensive way to cruise the city of Perpignan. However taxi service will be convenient for those tourists travelling in large groups.
Perpignan meets its guests with beautiful architectural complexes, ancient religious and fortifying constructions, numerous museums and scenic streets being the best destination for hiking. … 
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