: Narbonne

Narbonne was the first Roman colony in Gaul (118 BC) and the capital of Roman Gallia Narbonensis. Today, the city is best known for its spectacular unfinished Gothic cathedral, its Roman warehouse (Horreum), and its position on the Canal du Midi. The nearby Narbonnaise coastal lagoon is a nature reserve of exceptional beauty.

Narbonne has a major TGV station on the Paris–Barcelona line. By car, the A9 motorway passes the city.

The historic centre around the Canal de la Robine and the cathedral is walkable. The Canal du Midi towpath is excellent for cycling.

The Cathédrale Saint-Just-et-Saint-Pasteur — an unfinished Gothic cathedral. The Archbishop's Palace. The Horreum (Roman warehouse). The Canal de la Robine. Les Halles. The Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park.

Explore Les Halles for lunch. Cycle the Canal de la Robine. Visit Narbonne-Plage and Gruissan. Kayaking in the Bages-Sigean lagoon. Wine tasting in Corbières, La Clape, Fitou.

Les Halles is a legendary food market. Canal de la Robine restaurants. Cassoulet, gardiane de taureau, brandade de morue.

Corbières AOC, La Clape whites, Fitou. Pastis and craft beer.

Hotels near the station and city centre, boutique along the Canal, seaside at Narbonne-Plage.

Les Halles for regional delicacies. Corbières and La Clape wines. Fleur de sel and anchovy products.

The Canal du Midi to Carcassonne or Béziers. Gruissan (15 km). Cité de Carcassonne (60 km). Corbières.