Hôtel Pams

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The Pams Mansion, in Perpignan

The Pams Mansion is a sumptuous private mansion of Perpignan, a witness of the fortune born from cigarette papers. The Perpignan audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this refined residence, adorned with a magnificent staircase and Art Nouveau decors.

The residence of the cigarette paper fortune

The Pams Mansion is one of the finest private mansions of Perpignan. This sumptuous residence was the fruit of the fortune of a great family of the town, which prospered notably thanks to the manufacture of cigarette papers, a flourishing industry in the region. Transformed and richly decorated at the turn of the twentieth century, the mansion stands out by its magnificent grand staircase, its patio, its painted ceilings and its refined decors, blending classical influences and Art Nouveau touches. A witness of the splendour of the Perpignan bourgeoisie of the Belle Époque, the Pams Mansion today hosts events and can be visited. It is a jewel of the heritage of the town.

What to see

You admire the sumptuous residence born from the cigarette paper fortune, its magnificent grand staircase, its patio, its painted ceilings and its refined decors blending classicism and Art Nouveau, a witness of the splendour of the Belle Époque. The Pams Mansion is a jewel of the heritage of Perpignan. It is a stop for those curious about architecture, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Pams Mansion lies in the heart of the old town of Perpignan, reachable on foot. The visit and the events follow their own hours and conditions, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

Where does the fortune behind the Pams Mansion in Perpignan come from?

From the manufacture of cigarette papers, a flourishing industry of the region; this fortune allowed to transform and richly decorate this residence at the turn of the twentieth century, with its magnificent staircase and its Art Nouveau decors.