Narbonne France,our visit,guide and photos

Narbonne is a town in the Languedoc-Roussillon région of France. It is less than an hours drive from Spain. It was once a busy port, but it is now about 9 miles from the Mediterranean Sea.

The town is linked to the nearby Canal du Midi and the Aude River by the Canal de la Robine, which runs through the centre of town.

If you want to visit the beach you go to Narbonne Plage. Which has a 3 mile beach and a marina with 600 mooring.

The canal Du Midi

Market stall

The town has a good market on a Sunday it is on both sides of the Canal de la Robine. The old town centre has narrow traffic free streets and squares and attractive fountains.

There is a good choice of shops, boutiques, bakers and cafes. Every morning the food market in 'Les Halles' sells fresh local vegetables, meats, fish, cheeses, pastries and local produced wines. There are several vineyards outside the town and the usual hypermarkets

Cathedral St Just Narbonne

church The Cathedral St Just has beautiful stained glass windows and tapestries and 14th century cloisters

If you get tried of shopping try a boat trip along the canal you can go inland or down to the coast. You can get a boat from the Pont des Marchands.

The Canal du Midi is popular for boating holidays it goes through some of the best countryside in France.

Narbonne boat hire

Cruise the Canal de la Robine from the old Roman town of Narbonne, with its spectacular cathedral and charming canalside restaurants on to the Canal du Midi and the bustling town of Capestang, a major centre for winemaking with a beautiful 12th century Château.

From here, continue via the amazing aqueduct at Guery and the impressive staircase of locks at Fonsérannes to Béziers, famous for its wine,

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hotel hotel

In a wild and protected environment, this genuine wine-producing estate is a perfect gastronomic stop-over. Totally renovated, the hotel has 39 spacious rooms accommodating 2 to 4 people, overlooking the park or the vineyards.About 4 miles from town centre.

Chateau L'Hospitalet Narbonne

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Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel Paris

Recently renovated, the Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel is situated in Paris? theater district.

A number of department stores as well as galleries and attractions are just steps from this beautiful hotel in Paris.

From Charles de Gaulle airport, it takes about 30 minutes by car to reach the hotel.

Best Western Lorette Opera Hotel Paris

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Le Meridien Hotel Nice

The Le Meridien Hotel Nice is located in the city of Nice.

This hotel is situated right over the Baie des Anges and the Mediterranean Sea and is nearby landmarks like the Acropolis Convention Center.

There is also a private beach across the way, as well as a nearby casino, Casino Ruhl. The Le Meridien Hotel Nice can be found at 1 Promenade des Anglais in Nice, the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur of France.

This hotel is only six kilometers from the nearest airport.

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A gite for rent in Brissac-Quincé, nr. Angers

Loire gite France

This superb detached cottage, overlooking vineyards has an excellent interior decor and an enclosed private garden. Situated in the beautiful Loire with superb views the property is in a fantastic area with châteaux, wine tasting and museums and the culture city Angers 7.5 miles (12km) away.

Relax in this tranquil setting or stroll around the château in Brissac, with its own weekly market. Golf and fishing available as well as walking, cycling and horse riding, and many other activities. Shops 1.25 miles (2km), café/bar and restaurant 0.75 miles.