NARBONNE'S SNCF TRAIN STATION
Read moreNarbonne station, opened in 1857, is in the neo-Louis XIII style. During excavation work for its foundations in 1856, a white marble statue was discovered: the Silenus. This Gallo-Roman work symbolizes the adoptive father and tutor of the god Dionysus, the cheerful Silenus, who taught him how to cultivate vines and taste good wine. A copy is on display in the station concourse. The station is the departure point for the Narbonne - Port-Bou line to Spain. Served by bus, it is less than a kilometer from the town center and cathedral.
GARE SNCF DE CARCASSONNE
Read moreIf all roads lead to Rome, then all trains lead (or almost all) to Carcassonne! Although the journey from Paris is not direct, you'll be delighted to pass through Narbonne, Montpellier or Toulouse, other charming regional capitals. As far as fares are concerned, it goes without saying that the earlier you book, the less you'll pay. The well-stocked Relais H opens at 8 a.m. weekdays (a little later at weekends), so you can stock up on magazines and sweets...