Experts' Choice Award Palais des Rois de Majorque (Palace of the Kings of Majorca)
What the experts agree on
This imposing 13th-century Majorcan fortress showcases striking Spanish-Catalan architecture, with restored medieval murals and ornate galleries that compensate for its sparse, austere interiors. Summer concerts and festivals add vibrant life to the
“The Spanish influence is evident in Perpignan's leading monument, the fortified Palais des Rois de Majorque, begun in the 13th century by Jacques II of Majorca.”
– Fodor's
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The tower - Tour de l'Hommage - leads to the cour d'honneur with its two storeys of galleries. There is a lovely ceiling painted in Catalan colours in the queen's chamber. " Full review
Independent "Le Palais des Rois de Majorque may seem bare at first glance (it was used as army barracks for decades) but the original wall paintings that have been uncovered, dating from as early as..."
