Narbonne holidays, Languedoc-Rousillon Holiday rentals - villa & holiday homes to rent in Narbonne
Narbonne is another of Languedoc-Rousillon's gems and is famed for its fishing villages, lagoons and sandy beaches. The town of Narbonne was an important Roman seaport and lies on the canal de la Robine, which is an artery of the more famous Canal du Midi. Narbonne town now lies 13km inland after centuries of silting of the Aude River.
Sitting between Montpellier and Perpignan, Narbonne is split in two by the Canal de la Robine with the Cité to the North and the Bourg to the south. The main beach is called Narbonne Plage and is just 13kms from the town centre and strectches 4km from Gruissan Plage to St.Pierre-sur-Mer. One of the main attractions of this area is the tranquility and the ability to move around with relative ease - the exact opposite of the crowded beaches and traffic jams you often find around the towns and beaches of Narbonne's more celebrated neighbours around the coast on the Cote d'Azur.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 40+ |
| Canal boat excursions | ✔ |
| Hiking trails | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
| Markets | ✔ |
| Wine tasting | ✔ |
| Family friendly | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Local airport | Beziers (41km) |
| Nearest major airport | Beziers (41km) |
| Nearest train station | Narbonne TGV |
Narbonne has a stunning daily market packed with fresh produce from local vegetables, seafood brought in from the nearby fishing villages, stunning cheeses and all the patisseries you could dream of. There are some cool bars along the canal where you can chill out afterwards, nibble some cheese and sample some of the local wines.
In fact, there are some 23 A.O.C wines in Languedoc with the most popular grapes being Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah (also known as Shiraz). There are many vineyards where you can go wine tasting including the Château l'Hospitalet near the sea and the Château de Ventenac on the canal du Midi.
Featured holiday villas in Narbonne
The town of Narbonne is larger than many in the local area with a population of 52,000. Consequently there is a good selection of holiday rentals. Renting a Narbonne villa or holiday home can be the ideal base for exploring the villages and neighbouring towns such as Perpignan to the South or Carcassonne to the West. Self catering villas or holiday homes are perfect for families, friends and groups and provide the freedom, flexibility and space to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
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Narbonne is close to the sea which explains why there the summer months can be humid. It enjoys a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and damp wet winters. During the warm summer months, temperatures can reach into the low to mid 30s whereas during winter, it is typically mild due to its southerly location.
Things to see and do around Narbonne
Narbonne and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic cities and countryside to explore.
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Visit the vast beaches at Narbonne Plage or Gruissan | ✔ |
| Explore the vibrant market at Les Halles | ✔ |
| A day trip to Carcassonne | ✔ |
| A tour of Fontfroide Abbey | ✔ |
| Day excursion to LaGrasse village | ✔ |
| Wine tasting at Terra-vinea and other local vineyards | ✔ |
| Fun at the Aquajet water park | ✔ |
| Boat trip on the Canal de la Robine | ✔ |
| Visit the Cathedral of Saint Just and Saint Pasteur | ✔ |
Our view on Narbonne
The canal town of Narbonne just inland from the Mediterannean sea is a hidden gem, it is no wonder the French love this holiday destination as it has loads of character and is a beautiful town in a stunning setting. Rich in history and packed with things to see and do, its no wonder why it is such a popular place to visit. And, staying in one of the town's holiday rentals makes your expeience of Narbonne even better where you can do everything you like at your own pace.
