Category: Toulouse Area
Discussed in this Episode
- Languedoc-Roussillon
- Narbonne
- Carcassonne
- Collioure
- Clos de la Lombarde archeological dig
Narbonne: Launching point to discover SW France on the Mediterranean Coast
Each time I visit France I like to explore a region that I haven’t been to before. I speak both Spanish and French and this time I selected to stay in the city of Narbonne and use it as a base from which to explore nearby towns and villages. In addition to exploring Narbonne and the nearby old sea side town of Gruissan, I also spent the day in Carcassonne and a day in Collioure. Had I been able to stay longer, there are dozens of other towns in villages I could have reached by train and bus, and even more with a car.
I stayed in a one bedroom Airbnb that was just outside of the historic city center and 10 minutes walking from the train station. It was ideal. I had already been traveling for a week and it had a washing machine and drying rack so it was wonderful to be able to do a little bit of laundry.
Restaurants I ate at:
Le Mallicolo in Narbonne
L’Estagnol in Nabonne lestagnol.eatbu.com
Bistro Blasco on the Place Carnot in Carcassone Bastide
La Voile in Collioure
I tried to eat in the following restaurants and would attempt them again the next time I am there. By the time I thought about making a reservation they were fully booked.
Le Verre d’Un in Carcassone bastide leverredun.com
La Barbacane, in Carcassone Cite restaurantsandbars.accor.com
La Balette, in Collioure relaisdestroismas.com
There are a number of hotels in the Carcassonne Bastide town alongside the river that have a beautiful view of Carcassonne Citey. I would definitely stay in one of those and if possible be there on July 14 to watch was supposed to be standing fireworks display at all of France!
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