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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 a town located in Occitanie, France. With a population of 50,776, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Narbonne sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Narbonne to your route.

About Narbonne

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 historically

Read 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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Where is Narbonne located?

Narbonne is located in Occitanie, France, Europe. The coordinates are 43.1840 latitude, 3.0014 longitude.

What is the population of Narbonne?

Narbonne has a population of approximately 50,776 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
50,776
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Occitanie
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
43.1840, 3.0014

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

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

Abbaye de Fontfroide

A beautifully preserved Cistercian abbey of rose-gold stone tucked in a quiet wooded valley near Narbonne.

11 km · about 20 min 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

castle

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

castle

Cathar Castles

Ruined medieval fortress sanctuaries perched on impossible rocky peaks across the Languedoc, including Peyrepertuse and Queribus.

50 km · about 60 min drive

castle

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

castle

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

  • 73 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Narbonne.

Vinassan

🇫🇷 France

6 km awayPop. 2,152

Moussan

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,255

Coursan

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 5,632

Armissan

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,309

Marcorignan

🇫🇷 France

8 km awayPop. 1,148

Névian

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,160

Saint-Marcel-sur-Aude

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,363

Bizanet

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 1,158

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