Camping on the beach in Narbonne

In Narbonne in the southern French province of Languedoc, the long and wide sandy beach attracts families, those seeking peace and quiet and water sports enthusiasts. While strolling along the beach, holidaymakers can discover the marina with its magnificent boats and watch kite surfers in the surf. Those interested in culture can take a trip to the city centre, where the mighty Saint-Just Cathedral and the Archaeological Museum tell of the past.

Top tips

• The Espace Beach sports centre offers active guests a varied leisure programme. You can make new friends playing beach volleyball, beach football and beach rugby. The Evasport sports centre also attracts exercise enthusiasts with gymnastics and fitness courses. There are also regular tournaments in the typical French boules sport of pétanque.
• If you don't want to cook for yourself while camping on the beach in Narbonne, take a stroll along the 2.5 km long promenade and stop off at one of the cosy restaurants. The region is famous for its spicy cassoulet bean stew and delicacies from the sea, flavoured with rosemary, thyme and olive oil.
• An insider tip for families are the treasure hunts organised by the Narbonne tourist office for the youngest guests. Guided by numerous clues, they make their way through the historic centre, making sightseeing fun for the little ones.

Activities and excursions

When camping on the beach in Narbonne, it's worth taking a trip to the nearby town centre, where those interested can embark on an exciting journey back in time. There is also plenty of variety on the kilometre-long sandy beach.

Cultural excursion to Narbonne

From the campsite on the beach in Narbonne, it's worth taking the short drive to the charming old town centre, which has its roots in Roman times. The impressive Saint-Just Cathedral dominates the centre. The 41 metre high choir, which is one of the tallest in France, is particularly impressive. In the romantic garden there is a cloister that is well worth seeing. If you are interested in history, continue on to the Old Castle, which dates from the 11th to 14th centuries. Today, it houses the Archaeological Museum with valuable mosaics, statues and other exhibits, while art lovers are also drawn to the New Palace, which houses a collection of paintings and sculptures from the 16th to 19th centuries. If you would like to get to know the beautiful city from the water, a trip on the Canal de la Robine is a good idea. Active holidaymakers enjoy cycling and walking along the paths along the picturesque waterway.

Perfect beach holiday for water sports enthusiasts and families

The 5 km long beach of Narbonne is around 15 km from the centre of Narbonne. The holiday paradise can be reached via a road through the fascinating nature reserve of the Clape massif. The 150 metre wide stretch of coastline has been awarded the Blue Flag for its excellent water quality. The gently sloping shore is an Eldorado for families to play on and Narbonne beach is also known for its wide range of water sports. The large marina boasts 600 moorings, some of which are also available for hire in summer. There are also several surf clubs on the coast where you can hire equipment and take courses. Whether windsurfing or kitesurfing, there are often good wind conditions on France's Mediterranean coast.

Events

With the varied programme of events in Narbonne, there is guaranteed to be the right event for gourmets, culture and music lovers.

June - August

• Summer tempos: The summer tempos in Narbonne and Narbonne Plage offer guests and locals a varied programme of dance and theatre performances, street artists and live music. Some events take place directly on the beach promenade.

July

• Horizon Méditerranée: This lively festival introduces visitors to the culture of the Mediterranean region. In addition to parades in regional costumes, guests can look forward to concerts, symposia and interesting exhibitions.

August

• Fête du Commerce et du Vin: In mid-August, the centre of Narbonne is transformed into a large event centre. The wine festival attracts visitors with tastings and many food stands offering regional delicacies.