Car Hire Narbonne

Narbonne is a town in the region of Languedoc-Rousillon in the South of France with nearly 48,000 inhabitants on 172 square kilometres. Founded in Narbonne already c.118 BC, was the first Roman colony outside of the Italian boot. At that time, led one of the most important Roman roads via Dormitia, by the city and connected with Spain Italy of the Gallic Narbonne.

In the course of history the town was ruled a Christian religious community, which was followed later by the Catholic Church by the Goths, but also by the Moors until he became of the Cathars in the early Middle Ages the Center. From this period comes also the fascinating Cathedral of Saint-just, in France is one of the highest with a choir height of 41 meters and was built between 1272 and 1332 in Narbonne. The impressive building in the Gothic Revival style reminds more of a fortress than to a church with its loopholes and powerful buttresses however. From the North Tower of the plant, but has a fantastic view over Narbonne and its surroundings.

Also worth seeing are also the remains from the Roman period. Above all the Horreum, an old granary, which is installed as a cryptoporticus, so underground, in impressive archways. No less interesting, the surviving parts are the via Dormita in the historical city centre of Narbonne. A walk on the banks of the Robine is also picturesque. There, in particular the promenade of barques and the picturesque bridge Pont of Marcelle inner, which are surrounded by tranquil places, invite to stroll.

With a rental car, is also the near Mediterranean Sea in the near future.