landmark
Abbaye de Fontfroide
A beautifully preserved Cistercian abbey of rose-gold stone tucked in a quiet wooded valley near Narbonne.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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Narbonne
Occitanie, France · Europe
About Narbonne
Narbonne is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Vinassan, 49km from Château de Quéribus.
Narbonne is in Occitanie, France, with about 51,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Vinassan, about 6 km away.
Narbonne ( nar-BON, US also -BAWN, -BUN, French: [naʁbɔn] ; Occitan: Narbona [naɾˈβunɔ]; Latin: Narbo [ˈna(ː)rboː]; Late Latin: Narbona) is a commune and subprefecture in Southern France, located in the Occitania region. It is located about 15 km (9 mi) from the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and was historicallyRead more
a prosperous port city. Narbonne lies 849 km (528 mi) from Paris in the Aude department, of which it is an arrondissement. From the 14th century onwards, it declined following a change in the course of the river Aude. While it is the largest commune in Aude, the capital of the Aude department is the smaller commune of Carcassonne.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Narbonne?
Within an hour or so of Narbonne: Abbaye de Fontfroide (10 km), Canal du Midi (39 km), Château de Quéribus (49 km), Cathar Castles (50 km).
Are there any good drives near Narbonne?
The nearest famous roads are Millau Viaduct (A75), Port d'Envalira and Coll d'Ordino.
Where is Narbonne?
Narbonne is in Occitanie, France, about 6 km from Vinassan.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 50,776
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- France
- Region
- Occitanie
- Timezone
- Europe/Paris
- Coordinates
- 43.1840, 3.0014
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Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.
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Worth the detour from Narbonne
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Canal du Midi
A UNESCO-listed 17th-century engineering marvel connecting the Atlantic to the Mediterranean through 240 kilometers of tree-lined waterway.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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Château de Quéribus
The last Cathar stronghold, a lone keep perched on a rocky pinnacle with views to the Pyrenees and sea.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Cathar Castles
Ruined medieval fortress sanctuaries perched on impossible rocky peaks across the Languedoc, including Peyrepertuse and Queribus.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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Château de Peyrepertuse
A vast ruined Cathar castle stretching along a knife-edge ridge high above the Corbières vineyards.
50 km · about 60 min drive
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Cité de Carcassonne
A medieval fortified city in southern France with a double ring of massive walls and 53 towers, restored in the 19th century.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Narbonne
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 74 kmPont du Diable (Hérault)A 11th-century 'devil's bridge' arching over the Hérault above emerald swimming pools in a sun-baked gorge.
Driving in France
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.85/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€10.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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