Local people treat foreign tourists rather warm and friendly however they speak foreign languages rather unwillingly. To win goodwill of local folks and show respect towards local culture tourists should learn some phrases in French. It will be appropriate to have a French conversation book at hand during a journey.
Shopping addicts should focus on beauty products and perfumes of local production which are known in the world for their high quality. The same much hunted souvenir is local wines which can be bought in any specialized store located on the premises of local wineries.
An optimum type of city transport is a bus running to any desired part of the city. On the weekdays the buses run in 15 minute intervals meanwhile on weekends the buses run with larger intervals. Taxi is a rather expensive way to cruise the city of Perpignan. However taxi service will be convenient for those tourists travelling in large groups.
Local restaurants and taxis welcome tips. Paying a bill one should add a 10% cash reward. Taxi drivers expect the same reward. Hotel maids and hair stylists will be enough of 0.5 to 1 Euro reward for their services.
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