<strong>Narbonne, France:</strong> A branch of the Canal du Midi runs through the historic old town of Narbonne, France. The city and surrounding area provide a relaxed alternative to other parts of the south of France.
Narbonne, France: A branch of the Canal du Midi runs through the historic old town of Narbonne, France. The city and surrounding area provide a relaxed alternative to other parts of the south of France.
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<strong>Historical city center:</strong> The High Gothic-style Cathedral of Saint-Just and Saint-Pasteur is a prominent Narbonne landmark.
Historical city center: The High Gothic-style Cathedral of Saint-Just and Saint-Pasteur is a prominent Narbonne landmark.
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<strong>Les Halles</strong>: Narbonne's bustling marketplace is a social hub as well as an excellent source for the finest French ingredients.
Les Halles: Narbonne's bustling marketplace is a social hub as well as an excellent source for the finest French ingredients.
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<strong>Carcassonne: </strong>Many visitors to the area flock to the impressive medieval fortified town of Carcassonne and neglect to explore the rest of the region. They're missing out.
Carcassonne: Many visitors to the area flock to the impressive medieval fortified town of Carcassonne and neglect to explore the rest of the region. They're missing out.
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<strong>Wine country:</strong> The region has become an important center for organic wine production. Vines have been rooted here for thousands of years.
Wine country: The region has become an important center for organic wine production. Vines have been rooted here for thousands of years.
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<strong>Gruissan:</strong> The charming town of Gruissan is located along the Mediterranean coast about nine miles southeast of Narbonne.
Gruissan: The charming town of Gruissan is located along the Mediterranean coast about nine miles southeast of Narbonne.
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<strong>Salt flats:</strong> Salt cultivation and oyster farming take place at the Salin de l'Île Saint Martin near the old village of Gruissan.
Salt flats: Salt cultivation and oyster farming take place at the Salin de l'Île Saint Martin near the old village of Gruissan.
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<strong>Al fresco dining:</strong> La Cambuse du Saunier near Gruissan dishes up fresh seafood at rustic driftwood tables next to a salt lagoon.
Al fresco dining: La Cambuse du Saunier near Gruissan dishes up fresh seafood at rustic driftwood tables next to a salt lagoon.
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<strong>Exploring the terrain: </strong>Hiking in the countryside may reveal an unexpected view of the emerald-colored Gouffre de l'Oeil Doux ("Sweet-eyed sinkhole"). It looks inviting but swimming is prohibited.
Exploring the terrain: Hiking in the countryside may reveal an unexpected view of the emerald-colored Gouffre de l'Oeil Doux ("Sweet-eyed sinkhole"). It looks inviting but swimming is prohibited.
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