The Domitian Way and the Archbishops’ Palace – traces of ancient Narbo, twice consecrated « Daughter of Rome ».
© Mairie de Narbonne
The sun adorning the vaults of the Cathedral : its presence graces the area 300 days a year, a national record.
© Henri Gaud
The maritime vineyards of the la Clape Appellation, plunging towards the sea at Narbonne-Plage.
© Jacques Debru
Another Mediterranean temple to a cult that has endured the centuries, the Palace of the Wine King.
© Mairie de Narbonne
Corbières vineyards, a sea of quality wines in tune with the melody of the Occitan tongue.
Marie Hélène Carcanague
Tight clusters of muscatel grapes go to make that wine lover’s nectar, Rivesaltes.
© Jacques Debru
The Genius from the Portico House adorns the largest collection of Roman painting outside of Italy (Archaeology Museum).
© Henri Gaud
An ancient theatrical mask (from the Art and History Museum), reminiscence of bygone festivities
© Mairie de Narbonne
Gateway to the South, the city celebrates its Latin character with a blend of flamenco, afro-jazz and salsa.
© Mairie de Narbonne
The Market Hall has preserved the elegance of the Baltard style, which has regrettably faded elsewhere.
© Mairie de Narbonne
In the mouth of Leviathan : Hell depicted on the altarpiece in Saint-Just, a warning to the impenitent drinker.
© Henri Gaud
The cathedral’s flying buttresses symbolise the celestial glory of Southern Gothic
© Mairie de Narbonne
The Fontfroide cloister encapsulates the Cistercian spirit of prayer and meditation.
© Jacques Debru
The ambulatory vaulting in Saint Paul’s church avers great mastery of Gothic techniques.
David Huguenin
A midday palm tree at the end of the footbridge over the Robine canal.
© Mairie de Narbonne
The timeless peace and natural tranquillity of the Canal du Midi and the Robine.
© Jacques Debru
A distinctly Tuscan atmosphere from the other end of the Domitian Way.
© David Huguenin
L’Œil-Doux : an evocative emerald gaze from the depths of this incredible chasm.
© Jacques Debru
The Narbonne theatre, cathedral of contemporary culture
© David Huguenin
A night shot of the erstwhile Archbishops’ Palace and present day City Hall.
© Marie Héléne Carcanague