The French town of Narbonne may not be the top destination in the country but this is a charming settlement that has a well-preserved historic center and numerous old buildings. The Corbieres mountain region has unique climatic conditions perfect for growing grapes, and so Narbonne is widely recognized as one of the major centers of winemaking in the country. Having arrived in Narbonne, tourists will be pleasantly surprised to find landmarks of the medieval period in great condition, visit interesting local museums dedicated to the history of the city and winemaking in the region, take a look at different ceramic crafts, and even see the “treasures” of the past centuries that archeologists discovered in the city during the excavations. Besides that, the beach in Narbonne is perfectly suitable for recreation. In 118 BC, the Romans established a colony in Gaul, and Narbonne was one of the settlements in that colony. At that time, the town was a seaport of great political importance. Besides that, the Romans established a strategic military base in the settlement. This settlement became the capital of Narbonne or as it was also called South Gaul. The town’s neighborhood became a battleground for a major fight, in which the Roman army was totally defeated and disarmed. The government had to leave the region, and the Visigoths became the new rulers in Narbonne. The new reigning power made Narbonne the region’s capital. Starting from 419 and over the next four
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