Narbonne

The best culinary recipes in Narbonne

Vines are a founding element of the Narbonnais region. So it's hardly surprising to find a wide variety of grands crus around the city. Some of the best bottles you could discover during your stay include AOC Languedoc Quatourze and AOC Corbières. Cartagène is another emblematic drink of the region! It's a sweet liqueur wine that is sometimes used by the locals to prepare certain dishes, but is generally served as an aperitif. If you're a fan of seafood, you're in for a treat, as the local restaurants have a number of tasty fish on their menus, including hake, which is prized for its fine flesh. Or you can opt for sea bream, a species that is very common in the nets of fishermen in Grau-du-Roi and Agde. When you're looking to share a dish with family or friends, you inevitably think of sardinade, a dish enhanced with a glass of white or rosé. Between two activities, you won't be able to resist a slice of fougasse with fritons either! Also popular in Sète and Montpellier, escargots à la languedocienne can't leave you indifferent if you're a food lover.

Narbonne: the beaches and monuments of the seaside resort

The activities on offer in Narbonne are diverse and varied! First and foremost, the town has a notable and remarkably well-preserved historical heritage. This is epitomised by the beautiful Saint-Just-et-Saint-Pasteur cathedral, a monumental religious edifice. Inside, you can admire the superb marble statuette of the Virgin and Child and the great organ. You can also marvel at the decorations on the high altar and altarpiece. A visit to Narbonne's archaeological museum is also likely to enchant you! It's hard to resist the Roman murals on display in the Fresco Room. The museum also displays works and objects from prehistoric and protohistoric times. As a history buff, we invite you to pay a visit to the Basilica of Saint-Paul-Serge and the Archbishops' Palace, you won't regret it!

Then make the most of the sunny days to take in some beautiful colours. To do so, organise a delicious petit-nique on the beautiful Karantes beach, a sandy stretch that offers access for people with reduced mobility. The Créneau Naturel beach also has its charm, with a much wilder environment. If you're spending your holiday in Narbonne with your children, don't miss out on Aquajet Parc Canaïma, a water park located on the road to Gruissan. Its slides, inflatable games and large freshwater pool are sure to be enough to keep them happy!

Must-see sights around Narbonne

When you choose a holiday rental in Narbonne, you'll find yourself just half an hour's drive from Béziers! Must-see sites include Saint-Nazaire cathedral, the Fonsérannes locks and the traditional Arènes bullring, where the féria and various shows are held every year.