Mr and the Mrs going this year - we'd originally booked in Perpignan but yeah it seems like it could be quite rough in places. Rebooked to Carcassone and hired a car for the trip as was cheaper for 4 days than the train!

Has anybody who's going got a match-day ticket yet , Not seen any details from web-site regarding purchasing any

Been staying in Perpignan almost every year Catalans have been in Super League and never experienced any problem or come across it being rough.

Not sure where this perception of it being rough in places comes from.

On Trinity Twitter that they are still waiting for the tickets. They will post online when they arrive.

Were stopping in apartacity opposite station.if anybody knows if any good

Ok cheers Brenda

Don't know it but we are staying just down the road at the Ibis.

I've just done a lot of looking around, centre seems fine enough but deffo a bit ropey round the edges. Looked at reviews of various places and quite a few mention some potentially concerning issues.

Its probably me being uber-careful but first time I've managed to get there and want it to be memorable for right reasons!

We were in Perpignan when England drew with Algeria in the World Cup. At full time the streets were absolutely packed with people waving Algerian flags, driving round waving chanting and hanging out the sun roofs. Nothing happened though, don't think there's too much to worry about as long as you're careful.

Stopped there twice, very clean, rooms spot on. An Aldi 200yds down the street for cheap booze and nibbles. Taxi rank, bus stops and train station smack across the road ideal spot, enjoy

I guess that applies to most Towns and Cities. However Carcassonne is a beautiful place, nicer than Perpignan in my opinion but its difficult to get back from Perpignan on the Saturday after the game unless you drive.

The old walled city is not to be missed and I think they filmed Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves there. I'm sure you will have a memorable time and lets hope the game makes it even more memorable.

First time to Perpignan for me. Hate flying but the things you do for the club you love, eh? Me and Sr. Harrison making the trip Sat morning and coming back Sunday eve and cannot wait. Sure a few Whiskeys will get me through the flights. Ha.

Hope tickets are here by tomorrow.
Flying out on Wednesday.
Very poor allocation arrangements.
Can we pay on the gate if we arrive with no tickets

You have to go to the ticket office and buy a ticket which then gets you in.

I've been and ordered 5 tickets for the game I was told they would be at the ticket office for collection and payment on Saturday. Let's see if Jonny foreigner knows what I'm on about when I try and ask for them in my fluent French. (A mix of Rene & officer Crabtree from Allo Allo ). It can only end well .

Always been a great trip for us.

Stayed in Carcassone first time (the year that the fixture got moved around) and always stayed in Perpignan when we've been since.
Like most places, it depends what you want from your stay.
The city centre is easy enough to walk round and the Train Station is about 15 mins walk, so its easy to get around.
Also, you can get a bus from next to the tourist information office to Canet (a beach resort) for 1 euro.
Plenty of bars and cafe's around although you'll probably find Trinity fans in the bar near the Castle.

You can either walk down to the ground (about 30 mins walk) or , catch a bus and you could also go to Carcassone or Collioure for the day on the train (again easy enough to do).

Enjoy your trip and lets hope the sun is shining

Tickets were supposed to be sent but never arrived.

Please ring shop on 201548 and pre order your ticket requirements. They will be ready for you on ticket collection at Catalans and you will pay for them then and there but we get 25% commission.

This is a real chance to put a bit of daylight between us and the bottom 4 as I can't see Hudds winning this week

Yes, I thinl this is also an important game for us.

I tbink Catalans are hit and miss at the moment, and are there for the taking this week, though we have to play for the full 80.

Playing wise always think it is good to play Catalan away early in season.

Cheers for your response Daddy Cool.

Ordered tickets for collection now.

Hope for some fine weather now but there is a chance of rain on Saturday.

Lets keep our fingers crossed for a win to put some day light between us and the bottom four.

Thanks for the info mate!

Do you know what it's like round there on a Sunday? Is everything closed or still ok to have an explore up town and have some drinks etc?

IIRC everything bars and restaurant wise was open, the shops however were shut I think, we didn't take the ladies so never particularly noticed. The weather was glorious so on the Sunday we got a taxi to the beach at Canet then back into Perpignan for food and drinks in the evening, it was obviously much quieter on the Sunday than Friday and Saturday.

As Jinger says, it's not like England on Sundays, everything shuts but, there will be some care's and bars open.
The other point is, I dot think that it's holiday season for The French yet so, Canet could be very quiet (as will Perpignan).
If you haven't been before, get your hotel to help you with a bus tour. It will help you get your bearings and decide what you want to do away from the bars and Trin game.

Think I'm planning to spend Friday night out in Carcassone, Saturday gonna head down to Perpignan/Canet early doors and then Trin game. Sunday have a wander round the medieval bit of Carcassone and out again Sunday night, home monday!

I'm stopping in an apartment as don't like hotels but Im sure I'll find a tourist booth!

Stag do for me, hoping the bars are open

or it might be as boring as Amos