The Best Brunches And Breakfasts In Perpignan, France

Shelves upon shelves of teas line the walls at La Théière Gourmande, a sleek restaurant and tearoom in the center of Perpignan. In addition to the more than 200 loose-leaf varieties available to drink, they also serve a fine brunch here. On offer are bacon, eggs, sausages, fruit, miniature pastries, a cake, country bread with butter and homemade jam, and a house compote with cottage cheese and mountain honey. You can also add a touch of class to the proceedings with a glass of champagne and an organic smoked salmon tartine.

The aptly named Tango Brunch at this Argentinian spot combines the cuisine of South America and Catalonia. Beneath murals of the pampasyou’ll be dining on a range of cold appetizers and hot entrées, including gazpacho, crudités, shrimp, Iberian charcuterie, empanadas, croquettes, quiche, chorizo, morcilla(blood sausage), and escalivada(a traditional Catalan dish of smoked, grilled vegetables similar to ratatouille). This eclectic selection is followed by El Gaucho’s house medley of fish or meat. Then there’s a plate of desserts with a cup of coffee.

Traditional recipes from Catalonia and across the Mediterranean make up the sweet and savory buffet at the refined Le VIP. The restaurant is found in Perpignan’s Old Town, in a cobblestone alleyway just around the corner from the 14th-century fortification Le Castillet, which has served as both the city gate and a state prison over the course of its history. Le VIP’s outdoor seating is the perfect way to experience the atmosphere in this part of Perpignan while enjoying the buffet of toast, omelets, sausages, sandwiches, pastries, ham, and other dishes.