Location: Narbonne
Top Things to do in Narbonne
Things to do in Narbonne, Occitanie: The Best Sights & Landmarks
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Narbonne
1. Basilique St-Paul-Serge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By KateJourney - Exeter, Canada
A fascinating church in Narbonne with long history as noted here by other posters. We went specifically to see the crypt, which has dug into the adjoining burial ground to expose centuries of sarcophagi and layers of bone in the dirt. A real descent into the underworld accessed through this church, which has evidence of destruction from the French Revolution as well as the famous frog in the holy water basin.
2. Cathedrale St-Just
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4.5 based on 1,106 reviews
Reviewed By Hugo929 - Los Angeles, United States
This cathedral joins the one in Siena (Italy) as an example of grandiose but truncated plans. Begun in the 13th century in the prevailing gothic style it has impressive thick columns, beautiful gothic arches and colorful stained glass windows. Built on the site of previous churches, one can find remnants. In the 14th century funds run out, mostly because of a decline of business in Narbonne, so the nave is missing.
3. Domaine Chante Perdrix
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
4. Palais des Archeveques
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 324 reviews
Reviewed By Marijkedol - Limoux, France
There is something about the cathedrales in France. The Cathedrale St Just in Narbonne is very impressive. You cannot help to feel humble and quiet if you wander through this magnificent building. It is right in the centre of Narbonne and it has a lovely garden.
5. Abbaye de Fontfroide
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,112 reviews
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Reviewed By chaletaria
Beautiful abbey just outside Narbonne (you need transport). In an excellent state of repair and an informative leaflet (although the downloadable PDF is better- available French, English, Spanish). The cloisters are interesting, as are the gardens, but the piece de resistance is the church with its incredible stained glass windows. We came back in the evening to watch the light show (10-midnight). We were concerned that we would just see everything again, but in the evening, but the show was completely different and an excellent evening experience. The beautifully done show in the tour d’honneur/ courtyard (french only) was the highlight, as was a nice light show in the Louis XIV courtyard. Not too expensive (unless you opt for their meal+show, which we didn’t).
6. Collegiale Saint-Sebastien
7. Canal de la Robine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By Archaeobuff - Sydney, Australia
The canal strikes a lock in the centre of Narbonne and there is a bar above it. There is no better place in Narbonne to sit and relax and watch the water rushiing by. It is close by the Tourist Office.
8. Donjon Gilles Aycelin
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4.0 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By A6459VMdavidf
It is worth the climb and the admission fee just for the fabulous view of the cathedral which you get from the top (and the heavenly breeze on a hot summer day). You can buy a pass for all the city museums (worth it if you have the time) or a cheaper ticket for the various parts of the bishop's palace / cathedral treasury. The donjon is a tower (not a dungeon) - thee is nothing of interest inside it, It is essentially a viewpoint.
9. Domaine de Sainte Marthe
10. Via Domitia of Narbonne
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By martinezcm - Kansas City, United States
A couple of decades ago digging downtown they found intact a section of the Via Domitia. The first Roman road in Gallia that linked Hispania with Italy. Below the surface with a well designed exposure one can visit this small section of well laid out stones through which for many centuries, starting over 2 millennia ago people, cattle and commerce flowed. During most of day, in such central location children go and jump stones unaware of its history, just having fun away from the flat and well groomed town square at the core of the city. Although there are many large sections of exposed Roman Road throughout the Mediterranean and nearby lands, few are in such an urban setting where the historical contrast with modern civilization shows. Arrive after 7 pm, with the kids and crowd gone you can also step where millions traveled and helped spread commerce and civilization. If a buff of western civilization history for a few moments you can be transported to our "modern" beginnings and within less than a minute away sit to sip a beer or coffee relatively free of modern road traffic.
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