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Information About Narbonne, Canal Du Midi / Carmargue
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Things to do in Narbonne
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
Narbonne was the first colonial Roman city to be founded outside the Italian peninsula, and is today a big and bustling town, offering many facilities including shopping, entertainment, museums, and restaurants.
What can I visit?
Visit the Cathedral St Just, the Archbishop's Palace, Horreum , Via Domitia and other Roman monuments
Do any famous people live here?
The famous french singer Charles Trenet (La Mer) was born here and is buried here.
Is there a market day?
Outside market (no food) Thursday and Sunday mornings
Is there a public swimming pool?
Espace de Liberte with swimming pool, ice skating rink, ten pin bowling and cafeteria
Opening Hours: Every day
Is there a tourist office?
Yes, rue Jean Jaures
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
Ste Rose - an 18 hole, compact course - Tel : 04 68 27 37 99
Are there any museums near here?
Le Musee d'Art et d'Histoire - Tel: 04 68 90 30 54
Rich collection of paintings and porcelain
Location: Archbishop's Palace
Opening Hours: every day from 1st April until 30th September : 9h30 - 12h and 14h - 17h
Eating and Drinking in Narbonne
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
Le Centaurée
Atmosphere: French, friendly and fun
Opening Hours: All day everyday
Contact Details: No telephone, Cours Mirabeau
Le Petit Moka
>Atmosphere: Open-air, convivial
Opening Hours: All day every day
Contact Details: 468652829
Budget restaurant
En Face
Address: 27 Cours République
Atmosphere: Friendly, english spoken
Cuisine: Traditional
Speciality: Couscous
Opening Hours: lunches and dinners (serves late) eveyday except Wednesdays
Contact Details: Tel : 04 68 75 16 17
Moderately priced restaurant
L'Estagnol
Address: 5 Bis Cours Mirabeau
Atmosphere: Brasserie
Cuisine: Seafood, fish and meat
Speciality: Fish à la plancha
Opening Hours: Closed Sundays and Monday evenings
Contact Details: Tel: 04 68 65 09 27
Upmarket restaurant
Le Petit Comptoir
Address: 4 Bvd Maréchal Joffre
Atmosphere: Formal
Cuisine: Traditional
Speciality: Meat
Opening Hours: closed on Sunday evenings and Mondays
Contact Details: Tel: 04 68 42 30 35
Shopping in Narbonne
Back to topSupermarket
Supermarket Marche+ , a 5 mn walk from the Le Boat Base
1 ter, Bvd Marechal Joffre
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday : 7am until 9 pm - also open Sunday mornings
Supermarket
Monoprix
Place de l'Hotel de Ville
Supermarket 3
Hypermarket CARREFOUR, ZI Bonne Source
What other shops are there??
Undercover market : LES HALLES, Bvd Dr Ferroul
Opening Hours: Every mornings from 1st January to 31st December : 7 am to 1 pm
Practicalities at Narbonne
Back to topMooring
Moor at the Le Boat base here, or in the town centre on the quay
Can I get water here?
Yes at at Le Boat Base
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
Yes at at Le Boat Base
Can I get fuel here?
Yes at at Le Boat Base, but not every day
Are there any waste pump facilities here?
no
Are there any public waste bins here?
yes
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
Toilets only at Le Boat Base at office hours only - no public showers
Is there a bank?
There are several banks in the town centre
Is there an ATM?
Yes, there are several in the town centre
Is there a post office?
Main office Bvd Gambetta - smaller one bvd Marechal Joffre
Is there a doctor?
Yes several - Dr, Bousquet Centre medical des 3 ponts, Quai de Lorraine. Tel : 04 68 42 36 02
Is there a dentist?
Yes several - Dr, Sabatier, 7 Quai de Lorraine Tel: 04 68 42 25 76
Is there a pharmacy?
Yes, Pharmacie du Languedoc, 11 bd Gambetta, Tel: 0468320561
Is there a taxi company here?
Yes central station at the railway station Tel: 04 68 32 03 00
Can I get internet access here?
Thre are several internet cafes in town and at the main post office
