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The collections of the Lapidary Museum are housed in the former church of Notre Dame de Lamourguier, the remains of a 13th-century Benedictine monastery and a fine example of Southern Gothic art.
Some 1,300 blocks of stone form one of the largest collections in Europe.
Most of them originate from Roman grave monuments which had been re-used as decoration for the town's ramparts (dismantled in the 19th century).
A half-hour sound and light show projected onto the walls of the church retraces the history of Narbonne from antiquity to the Renaissance.
You can buy a Pass Ticket, which is valid for 15 days and gives you entry to all the monuments and museums. |
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Specialities
The Musée Lapidaire coming from the dismantlingof the ramparts of Narbonne ordered by Napoléon III, gathers in a disused church of Southern Gothic, a collection of about 1300 Gallo-Roman lapidary elements coming from ancient monuments of the Town. Studies undertaken in 1980 by the researchers of the Centre Camille Jullian (CNRS Aix en Provence) have successfully reconstructed parts of these ancient monuments.
Today, the Musée lapidaire of Narbonne invites you to an extraordinary journey to the heart of heritage through an audiovisual show. From the Roman period to the Renaissance, travel through Narbonne and the rest of the world, carried along a show of lights where images and music immerse you in History. The scenography was entrusted to Gianfranco Iannuzzi (www.gianfranco-iannuzzi.com ), multimedia artist and Art Director of the works of sound and light of the quarries of Baux de Provence « Cathédrale d’Images » ; he also created interactive shows for the Futuroscope of Poitiers and for several Italian towns such as Venice.
Massimiliano Siccardi, multimedia artist and videographer, has worked on the image and the soundtrack. He has developed a research and production activity integrating new technologies in areas such as image, sound and video...
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Opening Musée Lapidaire:
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02 january to 30 april - From 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00
- Closed day(s): Tuesday
- 02 may to 31 may - From 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00
- Closed day(s): Tuesday
- 01 june to 30 september - From 10:00 to 18:00
- 01 october to 31 october - From 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00
- Closed day(s): Tuesday
- 02 november to 10 november - From 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00
- Closed day(s) : Tuesday
- 12 november to 24 december - From 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00
- Closed day(s): Tuesday
- 26 december to 31 december - From 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00
- Closed day(s): Tuesday
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* Pedagogical visits
* Groups accepted
* Group guided tours |
* Unguided group visits
* Unguided individual visits
* Disabled reception |
Narbonne
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire - Narbonne
Le massif de la Clape
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The La Clape AOC is located where the Coteaux du Languedoc and Corbières appellations overlap and is well known for its vineyards that lie on a limestone outcropping that extends across the entire region. The region produces red, rose and white wines that are fully representative of the region and the reds show particularly well, often times considered a vin de garde. The majority of the wines of Gruissan are produced on the Clape. This little mountain, situated between Narbonne and Gruissan was an isle at the time of prehistoric man. The Clape, gets its name from the Occitan word « Clapas » meaning a pile of stones, and reaches a height of 214 m. The pine trees cover the slopes of the Clape. The garrigue covers the plateaux and the thyme, the rosemary and the lavender that invite you to promenade are what give the wines their character...
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The Corbières is one of the wildest areas of France with one of the lowest population densities. It is picturesque with wine growing areas alternating with garigue and mountainous countryside. It is located mainly in the Aude département and partly in the Pyrénées-Orientales département. The River Aude borders the Corbières to the west and north. To the south is the River Agly and to the east the the Mediterranean Sea. The name Corbières comes from "cor" a pre-Celtic word meaning "rock" and "berre" from the River Berre which runs through Durban. The eastern part of the Corbières with its Etangs, borders the the Mediterranean Sea and is called the Corbières maritimes. It has its own distinctive climate and characteristic vegetation known as thermomediterranean vegetation...
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Golf Pitch and
Putt
Ste Rose |
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 18-Holes.
18 Holes, Par 54, 1.200 metres, 1312 yards. Built in 1988 by Jean Pierre Basurco International standard. Narbonne is another of the Languedoc's best loved cities, and is set on the Mediterranean Coast, offering a chance to explore and enjoy a different aspect of the Aude. The club here is called Le Pitch 'n' Putt Sainte Rose, and although there is not a full golf course there is a very good eighteen-hole pitch and putt course, a driving range, pro shop and a clubhouse. It is really of more interest to holidaymakers and beginners than to serious golfers, but professional lessons are available, and competitions are held regularly...
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Campsite
Club les Mimosa's |
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Make your holiday one of discovery. Make moment of rest an opportunity to regenerate yourself, to have fun, share moments excel and live new emotions... Within the campsite les Mimosas, you are at liberty to choose the nature of your holidays : sporting, the great outdoors, discovery... In the heart of one of the sunniest regions of France, everything is here to offer you the best holidays, the one you dream of, the one you love...
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The Grands Buffets, is first and foremost… very large buffets (the biggest in France) where you can enjoy as much as you like of everything you like: Foie gras, charcuterie, seafood, smoked salmon, suckling pig, poultry, cheeses, pastries, etc.. Right in the middle is a magnificent spit roasting a gargantuan spread of meats, while king prawns, squid and even foie gras sizzle on the plancha! Over 370 products, including 100 pastries, all for a single price of €25.90. Specific detail: All the wines, the best from the Languedoc-Roussillon region, are served at producer prices!...
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Restaurant
Le Melting Pot |
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Welcome to the Melting Pot in the historic center of Narbonne ... The Melting Pot is an English term that reflects the mix of cultures. You will find this much diversity in our kitchen that through our atmosphere. Through our numerous trips we offer original dishes every day of the world and flavors of French tradition. Working only fresh produce, the menu changes daily. Our commitment is to work up to products from organic farming. During the "Teabreak," Come enjoy drinks in the world. Tea lover, forty tastes are offered, both locally and away....
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Due to its situation on the lakeside of the « étang de Bages » and at a 5 km distance of Narbonne, Camping La Nautique forms the perfect holiday venue to combine relaxing and activity. All 390 idual sanitary facilities on the plot (shower, wash basin and toilet). Either simple or luxurious, the fully equipped mobile homes or bungalow tents provide all you need to enjoy your stay in the sun. The campsite also offers many services: a bar-restaurant, a snack-bar and a shop, 25 m swimming pool with water slide, paddling pool for the little ones, tennis courts, football pitch and boules court, rental of bicycles, canoes and windsurfing equipment. During school holidays the site offers entertainment for all, and also during spring and autumn an interesting activity program is on offer. The Mediterranean Sea with her wide sandy beaches can be found at only 15 km distance....
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Restaurant
La Table Saint Crescent |
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In a building dating back to the Middle Ages, La Table Saint Crescent ni Narbonne does not need any further publicity, it has got its cuisine talking for it, and it attracts gourmets from the whole region. Behind this charming décor you will find the kitchen, the heart and the soul of this place. Chef Lionel Giraud is the uncontested leader here, and he is preparing a feast for your senses. Mediterranean flavours are at their best here, and they take on new accents, inventive ones. Each dish is an original creation... Everything, from the basic product to the final presentation is supervised by the Chef, he learnt his trade with the greatest names. This is a cuisine full of scents, very refined, prepared by someone with great talent. High quality, and you will not forget it afterwards... So please make a stop in this very nice building, transformed into a gourmet stop. In a nice modern and sober décor, come rediscover cuisine from the South, enlightened by the talent of our Chef....
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