Not Gone to Narbonne? Here’s What You’re Missing
(firmenpresse) - Narbonne is a beautiful city in Southern France which sits on the Canal de la Robine. Its stunning location, fascination history and vast cultural heritage make for a lovely stop-off point while on a French barge cruise.
The City
Located a few miles inland from the Mediterranean shores, Narbonne is gently nestled at the crossroads between the Canal de la Robine and the Canal du Midi. It was built by the Romans in 118 BC and became an important trading port. Throughout the period the area flourished and soon became the capital of the Roman Narbonensis province. It eventually grew to be one of the most significant cities in the south of Gaul.
These glory days faded after the Romans left though. Narbonne became the capital of Visigoths in the 700s but disaster soon hit as trade decreased and the plague spread in the Middle Ages. It was not until the 1850s that Narbonne began to thrive again. A railway was built and the economy flourished thanks to the newly established budding wine industry. Narbonne
Thanks to this complex history, Narbonne boasts many historical sites which are well-worth visiting if you are on a French barge cruise in the area.
Archbishop
Located in the main square, Place de l
Horreum Romain
Though Narbonne was a thriving city during the Roman times, this former granary is the only building which survives from this period of history. Interestingly it was not re-discovered until the 1880s. It was only when demolition work started in the nearby area that the Horreum was uncovered. You can only visit a limited section of the building as only the small storage chambers have been excavated, but it
Cath
A celebration of Gothic architecture, this cathedral is an unseen wonder in the Mediterranean. While the Gothic cathby. This was considered too dangerous in the 1300s and would have made Narbonne vulnerable to attack.
When you stop off on your French barge cruise to visit the Cathedral, make sure you take a tour of the Treasury Room too. It contains some extraordinary artwork, including evangeliary plaques of carved ivory from the ninth century, eleventh-century Hispanic-Moorish pyxis and many liturgical items from the 1500s.
Travelling on a French barge cruise lets you explore everything Narbonne has to offer. Be sure to add all these destinations to your travellers
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Paul Newman is the Marketing and E-Systems Executive for European Waterways, the UK''s most respected provider of all-inclusive, luxury French barge cruise itineraries, as well as cruises to other great destinations in Europe. Part of a team of experienced barging aficionados, Paul is first in line to endorse the perks of a slow-paced barge cruise to anyone looking for a unique holiday experience.
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