Not too many ideas, not too much time, not too much energy to think about the summer holidays ahead... : discover Narbonne! If there is a corner of paradise where you can relax, as a family or as a couple, far from the stress and traffic jams, we have found it. In the South, between land and sea, La Narbonnaise is THE dream destination for a short or medium stay. Have you ever thought that there may be, between Perpignan and Montpellier, sublimely contrasting landscapes that coexist in harmony? Restaurants on the beach, wild beaches that stretch endlessly, salt lagoons where fauna and flora flourish, a sea of green vineyards around, and a Mediterranean sun to recharge your batteries... Here, and nowhere else, it is THE guaranteed change of scenery. So, if you haven't booked your holiday yet, think Narbonnaise. Its different worlds await you. We dive in without restraint..
And God created... the Narbonnaise and its seashores
And he was well inspired! Because what characterizes the territory is undoubtedly its diversity. In Narbonne, you have a wide choice: there are 6 seaside villages on the water, all equally different from each other, where you can enjoy yourself, or not... Notice to lovers of an active holiday. Here, according to the desires of the moment, over more than 50 kilometres, you can isolate yourself on a wild beach, admire the cliffs of Leucate and its changing light, sunbathe while waiting for tapas time... that you will taste with a rosé wine at dusk time, facing the Mediterranean Sea, feet in the sand and head in the stars
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Seaside resorts
That's for sure: in Narbonne, we have a festive spirit and we know how to cultivate the art of living. Just let yourself be guided... At the bend in the winding roads of La Clape, still untouched by any concrete construction, protected areas oblige, we discover Narbonne-Plage, Saint-Pierre-la-Mer or even Gruissan, this old fishing village in circulation, and its beach of chalets magnified by Jean-Jacques Beinex's film, 37°2 in the morning. In Narbonne, each seaside resort is unique. Thus, the most family of all, Port-la-Nouvelle and its long walk along the waterfront. Leucate, also, its picturesque village with its colourful facades, with its many restaurants, galleries and shops, invites you to relax in the evening on one of the shaded terraces of the square. Leucate is also, from the cliff or the castle, a panorama as far as the eye can see on the Mediterranean Sea. And on the beaches, you never get tired of diving into its waters with breathtaking transparency
Sports and nature activities
Rest assured, sports enthusiasts will not be bored. Here, we launch into the air with windsurfing, or on the water with kitesurfing. We test the sand yacht on one of the most "rolling" beaches in the Mediterranean. Because the Narbonne region is a world reference point for all snow sports enthusiasts. Sun, wind, magnificent landscapes, experienced professionals...: everything is there to make your stay unforgettable. We indulge in running, rollerblading, jogging, the waterfront being arranged in this way or we venture a little further, in the middle of nature, on this vast playground that is the Narbonnaise. Not to mention learning paddle, the latest trendy sliding sport, or trying your hand at diving. Perfect for a family holiday with children, who have at their disposal terribly fun activities, such as buoy games on the water or outdoor games...
Immersion in preserved land
In this Mediterranean arc, the environment is protected by the Regional Natural Park, which contains preserved and wild landscapes, deserted beaches and dunes that evolve with the winds as they are walked, cycled or ridden. It is necessary to take the time to appreciate the magic of these timeless places, to stop at the saltworks of Gruissan or La Palme, to eat a few oysters after a visit to the fishermen's huts, the salt mountain and its ponds with pinkish highlights... Or to admire the fauna and flora, on the small road that borders the lagoons, between Bages and Peyriac-de-Mer. And walk to Le Doul, the beach of the pond, where time seems to stand still, return to the village after a swim, and settle down at Les Rosiers des Salins, a tea room where you can enjoy both sweet and salty flavours, at any time of the day, in the shaded courtyard of a vast Languedoc residence
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A selection of highlights
Spending your holidays in Narbonne is the guarantee of being able to choose among a multitude of festivals, the concert or concerts not to be missed. Culture in all its forms and for all tastes. Every year, for the past 11 years, Jordi Savall, with the Capella Réial de Catalunya, Hespérion XXI and the Concert des Nations, has been investing in Fontfroide Abbey from 15 to 19 July for the Festival Musique et Histoire pour un dialogue interculturel. We are rushing beyond our borders to attend these concerts of baroque music of undeniable beauty in a place steeped in spirituality. In a completely different style, the winegrowers' estates throughout the summer open their doors to visitors for new concerts. Just like Domaine de l'Hospitalet, which, in the heart of a magnificent Clape vineyard, offers for its 12th Jazz Festival its full of emotions: four days of intense music, from July 28 to 31, with international artists Diana Krall, Selah Sue, Johnny Clegg and Jamie Cullum. Other headliners on the coast for two free concerts: Mickey 3D, on July 28 in Gruissan and Anggun, on August 19 in Saint-Pierre-la-Mer. Not to mention the summer and free events of the Festival itinérant, which mixes theatre, music and humour throughout the country. And then, we wouldn't miss the village festivals in the wooded squares for anything in the world. You can discover local products, dance the whale and other Occitan folk dances, and immerse yourself in a whole culture. Among the local festivals, the Bize-Minervois festival is popular, where the olive tree will be celebrated on July 24, for the 23rd year. So many reasons to come to Narbonne...Here, we are inspired by the mosaic of landscapes and focus on cultural diversity. No one is bored
