archbishop's palace (palais des archeveques)

archbishop's palace (palais des archeveques)印象

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  Serviceprof

  I never get tired of exploring and visiting buildings with a great historical story. This palace captures the both the wealth and power enjoyed by the early leaders of the Catholic Church. Grand in scale - this complex reeks of intrigue and politics! I hesitate to think about the deals that were made inside the grand rooms that are in abundance. Along with the cathedral next door this building dominates the skyline of Narbonne. Great gardens and green space are strategically placed within the palace grounds. If in Narbonne, this is a must visit location......

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  SimonB137

  It is worth visiting the Archbishop's Palace and Cathedral to get an idea of Narbonne's history. I you have a head for heights pay for the Donjon, and climb to the top of the tower for amazing views over Narbonne and towards the Pyrennes. In the square outside tere is a section of the Roman road.

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  pmr2

  First buy the ficket that allows you access to all the sites because if you see three it has paid for itself. The Musee archeologique has wonderful information on Roman mural painting and mosaics, and other roman ruins. The Musee d'Art et d'Histoire in the Palais Neuf has a fantastic collection of French faiences from Montpellier, Moustiers and Marseille including a wall of wonderful pharmaceutical jars. Most surprising is the ecceclectic collection of 19th and 20th century North African art ("peintures orientalistes"), primarily from Algeria, but not exclusively, at the end of the visit. Warning: the latter museum is on the second floor and there is quite a flight of stone staire to access it. We skipped the Donjon Gilles-Aycelin because of the stairs, but did not find the Tresor particularly remarkable. To enter the latter you need to ask the gardien for the key.

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  Capucine1169

  Endroit pittoresque, il faut absolument y entrer...et découvrir ce site qui vous interpellera très certainement même si néophyte. A recommander.

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  flycgb4803

  This houses the Archeological museum which is excellently presented, -some in EnglishTicket 4 euro but can take it as part of 7 museum visits with a 9 euro card. - all obtainable from the town hall in front of palace. They suggest starting with t he Donjon which we did - but unless you are super-fit leave it until last (lots of steps up a stone spirial staircase). The museum focuses on aspects of the Roman period dealing with Roman-Gallic life (housing etc) but also deals with much earlier periods as far as neolithic period in the area. The art gallery is next door and the cathedral (free) is adjacent

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  Joelly

  This is not just one building but a complex with courtyards and gardens. It is beautifully maintained and a lovely place to wander round or take a break in the gardens.

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  Nomadic_Explorer

  The Archbishops palace houses two museums - The Achaeological Museum and The Museum of art history. Both are very interesting to visit with information in English. It is wise to buy a €9 ticket which gives you access to 7 museums in Narbonne (also: DonjonGilles Aycelin 162 steps for views of the city; Horreum, a Roman underground warehouse; Charles Trenet's House, a famous French singer; Cathedral Treasury; Lapidaire Museum with sound and light show).

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  HiddenCaviar

  This is an excellent site to see with some amazing architecture and features. Great historical information.

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  Miquel_Strubell

  A grand building adjacent to the cathedral. These days it's an administrative complex: City Hall, Art and History Museum. It has an imposing couple of twoers which you can see from the streets and square outside (don't miss the stretch of the Roman "Via Domitia" on display) and also from the courtyard within.

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  Mywayforholidays

  Same positive consideration already expressed for the Saint.Just Cathedral. The front square with Roman rests of vai Domitia adds value to the visit of this spectacular buildings.