Narbonne: visit the Archbishops' Palace and Cathedral
ID: GYG870273-1370958
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Narbonne, crossroads of Europe since Antiquity, residence of the Archbishop in the Middle Ages, where he had his Cathedral built. A place of belief and power, where the people of Narbonne meet.
We'll set off to discover where the people of Narbonne have lived since ancient times, on today's Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, the former Palais des Archevêques, whose façade has so much to tell us. We'll then enter the Palace's main courtyard, with its Grand Staircase. We'll then follow in the footsteps of the archbishops to Narbonne Cathedral, a treasure trove of 14th-century Gothic architecture, crossing the cloister where gargoyles tower above us.
Inside the cathedral, we'll appreciate the height of the vaulted ceiling, for which the building is renowned. We'll stop to admire the monumental organ, the 17th-century altarpiece and the 14th-century sculpted altarpiece, a picture book.
We'll end our visit with a stroll along the Promenade des Barques, which leads to the Halles, the emblematic meeting place of the Narbonnais.
Highlights
- The Archbishop's Palace of Narbonne
- Saint-Juste and Saint-Pasteur Cathedral
- The via Domitia
- Les Halles
- Pont des Marchands
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet in front of the main entrance to Les Halles de Narbonne.
Your guide will be wearing a green neckerchief with his professional card and will be waiting for you near the war memorial.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
