Narbonne-Plage suits beach holidays on a long Blue Flag sand beach at the foot of the Clape hills, in a small resort with a marina. It is busy with shows and markets in July and August, and the Tramontane wind blows often.
Narbonne-Plage is a seaside resort belonging to Narbonne, about 15 km east of the city, separated from it by the limestone Massif de la Clape and reached by a single road, the D168. The beach is about 5 km of fine sand, about 100 m wide, and has held Blue Flag status since 1988. A seafront boulevard and cycle path run beside it and the marina has 600 berths. Our homes are grouped close to the resort. Most are small, sleeping four at the median, and some have a private pool. Summers are hot and dry, and the Tramontane, a strong cold wind, is frequent. Between 1 July and 31 August the resort holds evening shows, except Sundays, and craft and gourmet markets.
About 15 km west, with a cathedral begun in 1272 and never finished, Roman road remains and a covered market open daily.
Limestone hills behind the resort, rising to 214 m, with Aleppo pine, garrigue, vineyards, about 40 wineries and over 300 climbing routes.
A town about 10 km south-west of the resort, on the opposite side from Saint-Pierre-la-Mer.
The neighbouring resort to the north, part of Fleury, with the boundary at the harbour.
Béziers Cap d'Agde airport is about 40 km away. Narbonne station is the nearest rail stop, with bus services and a free summer shuttle to the resort. A car makes the Clape, the wineries and the neighbouring coast much easier to reach.
July and August bring the evening shows and markets, and the resort's population swells from a small year-round number to tens of thousands, so the beach and car parks are busiest then. Lifeguards watch the beach by day in summer. Summers are hot and very dry, and the Tramontane blows often. Outside summer the resort is quiet, so check restaurant opening times.
Yes. It is about 5 km of fine sand, about 100 m wide, with free access, outdoor showers and daytime lifeguards in summer. It has held Blue Flag status since 1988.
About 15 km. The resort is cut off from the city by the Massif de la Clape and reached by one road, the D168, so there is only one way in and out by car.
Often. The Tramontane, a cold, dry north-westerly, is frequent and strong here, and summers are otherwise hot and very dry. Pack layers for the beach even in summer.
A limestone massif between Narbonne and the coast, about 17 km long and 8 km wide, rising to 214 m. It carries Aleppo pine, kermes oak and vineyards, and has about 40 wineries.
Yes. The population swells from a small year-round number to tens of thousands in summer, with evening shows and markets running from 1 July to 31 August. Book early.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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