Le Cantou - Narbonne
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Narbonne is the oldest town in the south west of France. Founded by the Romans in the second century BC, it became the capital of whole of Southern Gaul. At the time it was a major port, although it now lies some 20 km from the sea. The remains of the Via Domitia can still be seen in the central square, in front of the beautiful town hall and cathedral.Narbonne’s status today is considerably reduced (it has even seen upstart Carcassonne take the title of official capital of the Aude department). However, it is still an important road and rail junction. Narbonne: Crossroads of Southern Europe is the hopeful title that greets you as you arrive from the west. The A61 and A9 motorways meet here, as do two main railway lines: one running south from Bordeaux and other east-west along the Mediterranean coast from Italy through to Spain. The Thursday market is a MUST VISIT. |
