Packed in a hurry? Augment your wardrobe (or start over completely) with a stop at El Centre del Món (2 mins away).

Gardeny setting off the A9 motorway between Perpignan and Barcelona, with perks like a gift shop and playground for the kiddos.

The dependability of a chain hotel meets the quirkiness of an independent boutique.

Ideal spot in the centre, steps from Perpignan Cathedral and a 15-min drive from the Mediterranean.

Steps from the beach with a soothing spa at your fingertips. Ready, set, me-time.

Sprawling outdoor terrace, plus a pool and hot tub surrounded by loungers, a low stone wall and few mid-sized palms.

A pretty, colourful space in the centre of town - but certainly close enough to the sea, too.

Witness history as your neighbor: your flat is at the foot of the Cité, a UNESCO-protected fortification around for quite a long while.

Nothing like a good ol' fashioned game of Marco Polo in the pool.

Hospitable digs right off the motorway, with several restaurants nearby.

Friendly accommodations ideally situated 10 minutes from the airport and 5 from the heart of Carcassonne.

Nearby Espace Liberté leisure centre boasts everything from a pub to an ice rink (maybe do the pub after, depending on your skating skill level).

In the vineyard-y heart of the Languedoc Roussillon region, with wineries galore. Free WiFi helps you map out a plan.