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WELCOME TO NARBONNE PLAGE FRANCE - THE FRENCH RIVIERA

Narbonne is located in the French department of Aude, situated in the Languedoc region, very close to the border with Spain. It is officially recognized as the oldest city in southwestern France, despite the fact that it is often eclipsed by its younger resort neighbor, Carcassonne.

Founded in 118 BC, Narbonne quickly evolved economicly, politicaly and culturaly. As proof, the southern province of Gaul was named "Narbonensis Gaul" after the beautiful capital.

The modern city is a mixture of new and old architecture while tourists wander through the maze of streets with medieval clocks. Heart, which in ancient times Roman sheltered harbor, attracts attention through a series of modern buildings that offer modern accommodation possibilities.

It will not last long until you will know the city's living cultural treasures: St. Serge Paul and Saint-Just. churches. St. Serge Paul Gothic Church was built on the site of a necropolis during the fourth century and it is a true architectural jewel. Besides the altar which dates from 1229 and Renaissance decorative elements, you should visit the cemetery paleo-Christian arrived at the doors entering the church was located in the north. Horreum is the only relic from antiquity and its importance consists of a series of underground tunnels that were used for storing grain.

If you want to take the daily pulse of the resort go during the morning to the "Les Halles" agro-food market where people go shopping. Besides fresh fish, fruits, vegetables and other food you can buy one of the local varieties of wine. There are salt lakes and hills to the east known for their vineyard area between Narbonne and the Mediterranean coast in south-east. Pairs of pink flamingos appear sometimes on the lakes to the children' s satisfaction.

Camping is a real pleisure for near-by european tourists. It's a tradition to go camping in Narbonne resort. Tourists can put their tents in special places but on the beach. Narbonne restaurants are very popular. Here tourists can try local french dishes. Some of them are delicious and faimous throughout the world.

Narbonne offers very good services when it comes to its beaches. The beachers are clean and there are no algae near the shore. The Mediterranean Sea is warm and very clean. Tourists can practice leisure activites, watersports or beach sports.

There are all kinds of shops for every taste. Tourists usually look for souvenir shops to buy something for the loved ones back at home.

Tourists usually arrive in Narbonne by coach or by car. As the tourism has rapidly developed in Southern France, more and more people from all over the world want to spend their holidays in Narbonne. These people arrive here by plane as Narbonne has its own international airport.

Don't forget the nearby aquapark! It' great for children.

Quick useful information

Narbonne offers great accommodation for tourists that come here from all over the world for their vacation. Narbonne hotels offer all kinds of meals from breakfast to half board and even all inclusive. Also don't forget that Narbonne car hire is very cheap. Tourists can visit a lot of France by car. Hotel Carcassonne is one of the best rated hotels in Narbonne.

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