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Evening

Sunset at the Stadium and Catalan Classics

Catch the last warm light on the Dragons Catalans pitch, then head to the neighborhood for a proper Catalan dinner and a post-match pint.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 19:15

    Lydia Astruc

    Grab a quick coffee and a pastry for the walk up. Lydia Astruc opens early and is just a two-minute walk from the stadium area.

  2. 20:00

    Dragons Catalans

    Walk to the Dragons Catalans stadium. The SSE direction from the nearby bars suggests the stadium is to the NNW. Arrive thirty minutes before sunset to find a spot with a view. The sun sets toward the WNW, offering a nice backdrop to the stadium grounds.

  3. 20:45

    Casa Sansa

    Head to El Tio Pepe bar area (a 45-minute walk from the stadium, or check the route for a quicker local transit option). Walk two minutes to Casa Sansa. Founded by chef Jean-Marie Pujade, this local institution serves modern Catalan classics. It is open from 19:00, perfect for a dinner after the sun has set.

  4. 21:30

    O'Shannon

    Walk two minutes to O'Shannon for a drink. This friendly Irish pub is very busy after work hours and on weekends, making it a lively place to end the evening with a beer from around the world.

Local tip

The walk from the stadium to the bar area is 45 minutes. If you prefer not to walk that far, check the route for local transport options between the stadium and the El Tio Pepe neighborhood.

Check before you go

  • Casa Sansa is open from 19:00 on weekdays and from 12:00/19:00 on weekends. Ensure you arrive after 19:00 for dinner.
  • O'Shannon opens at 18:00 and stays open until 02:00, so it will be open late into the night.

Worth knowing

  • Casa Sansa is open at 20:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • O'Shannon is open at 21:30 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Perpignan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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