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Information About Bram, Canal Du Midi / Carmargue

Previous stop: Carcassonne

Next stop: Castelnaudary

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Things to do in Bram

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

Bram is an attractive town in pretty countryside, surrounded by vines. Built in a circular style, with the houses arranged in a concentric circle around the church, Bram is in the heart of Cathar country, and the remains of many castles can be spotted on the hilltops close to the town. There is a good range of shopping and faciltities here and it makes a very pleasant spot to moor and spend some time. The village is a bit of a walk (approx 1.5 kms) from the port.

What is there to see?

You can see the remains of the Saint-Julien and Sainte-Basilisse churches.

What can I visit?

At the Maison d'Archeologie you can see the remains of 30 years of excavations here

Do any famous people live here?

Walter Spangherro, famous Rugby player and his brother Laurent were both natives of Bram and they succeded in marketing the Cassoulet de Castelnaudary all over the world.

Is there a market day?

The market is held on Wednesday mornings

Is there a golf course here or nearby?

No


Eating and Drinking in Bram

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Budget restaurant

The is a restaurant here, L'Eau Berge' close to the lock. You need to book in advance

Moderately priced restaurant

Chez Alain, found on the N113 at the turning for Bram is a Le Routier resturant, where you take your place at a long refectory type table.


Shopping in Bram

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Supermarket

Champion
Avenue Ernest Léotard, 11150 Bram

Supermarket

Supermarche a Tout'Heure
1, Place Carnot, 11150 Bram, France


Practicalities at Bram

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Mooring

Moor at the Port de Bram, which offers water and showers

Is there a bank?

No - the nearest are at Carcassonne or Castelnaudary

Is there an ATM?

No

Is there a post office?

12, Rue Joliot Curie, Bram

Is there a doctor?

Centre Medical, Rue des Quatre Vents, Bram. Tel: 04 68 76 11 05

Is there a dentist?

23, Rue Jardiniers, Bram, Tel: 09 65 12 03 42?

Is there a pharmacy?

Pharmacie Basseres, 42 Bis, Avenue Gén de Gaulle, Bram Tel: 04 68 76 12 78, Pharmacie des Halles, 3, Place Carnot, 11150 Bram. Tel: 04 68 24 85 54

Is there a taxi company here?

19, Place Carnot, Bram. Tel: 04 68 76 12 45

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