Campo Santo

Cloister Perpignan, Occitanie, France

What to expect

The Campo Santo is a unique cloister-cemetery in Europe, built in the first third of the 14th century. It features a refined Gothic style with carved capitals and coats of arms of wealthy Perpignan families. The cloister has a central ossuary and a funeral chapel, known as the Funeraria, dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist. The chapel is decorated with contemporary stained-glass windows and was used for funeral ceremonies. The site is a great place to discover the history and architecture of the region

Plan your family visit to the Campo Santo with these blog insights 👇

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What to do in Perpignan with the family: Top activities

What to do in Perpignan with the family: Top activities
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Campo Santo, a unique Gothic cloister-cemetery behind the cathedral

Highlights: The kids found the cloister's architecture and history fascinating ✨