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Narbonne Cathedral

Rue Armand Gauthier, Narbonne, Occitanie

Description

Narbonne Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Just-et-Saint-Pasteur) was constructed during the 13-14th centuries in Southern French Gothic style but it remained unfinished. Architectural highlights include the height of its nave (41m, the 4th highest in France), its sturdy flying buttresses, the cloister that is linked to the Bishop's palace. Inside, the church is embellished with large stained glass windows, an organ and several chapels with paintings and altars. It is complemented by a Treasury exhibiting statues and reliquaries, and a chapel (Annonciade) underneath it.

Access & Transport

The church is in the centre of town, 800m south of the train station. Narbonne is located on the high speed train line between Montpellier, Perpignan, and Toulouse (the line bifurcates there). Montpellier is 1h20m drive away (95km on the A9) and Toulouse 1h45 (150km on the A61).

Instructions & Recommendations

The Palais des Archevêques (Archbishop Palace) next to it is arguably the best cultural attraction in Narbonne, together with the Cathedral. At the time of this review the Old Palace was closed for renovation

Meta review

According to guidebooks, this is the star attraction in Narbonne and the online reviews are extremely positive, describing the church as "superb" with lots of unusual aspects worth discovering and that are partly due to it being unfinished. Favourites include the organ, the stained glass windows, and the cloister.

Environmental & Social

The ongoing environmental footprint is low. Helps maintain the town's artistic and architectural heritages

Conclusion

An icon of Narbonne, the cathedral's unfinished aspect is actually part of its attraction and we think the interior is truly worth a visit; in fact we would recommend religious art and/or architecture buffs to upgrade to a guided tour.

Key positive

Beautiful stained glass windows and chapels

Striking height and unfinished "quirks"

Key negative

-

Suitability

No religious denomination restrictions and at least partly accessible to visitors with reduced mobility (not sure wheelchair users will be able to access all areas)

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

March 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on 25 Dec, 01 Jan, 01 May, 01 Nov and 11 Nov

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Jun, 01

Season 1 / Period 1

MONDAY10:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00

Season 1 / Period 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY -

THURSDAY -

FRIDAY -

SATURDAY -

SUNDAY -

Start of Season 2:Oct, 01

Season 2 / Period 1

MONDAY10:00 - 12:45

TUESDAY10:00 - 12:45

WEDNESDAY10:00 - 12:45

THURSDAY10:00 - 12:45

FRIDAY10:00 - 12:45

SATURDAY10:00 - 12:45

SUNDAY -

Season 2 / Period 2

MONDAY14:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY14:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY14:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY14:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY14:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY14:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY14:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€6
Adult
18 - 64
€6
Teen & Young
10 - 17
€4
Child
3 - 9
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0

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