Wine is our heritage
A new experience for lovers of history, culture and gastronomy
Discover Narbonne, a jewel in the south of France whose history is inextricably linked to that of wine and vineyards
The price will be degressive according to the number of participants in the same group. Let's talk about it !
Historical immersion through wine
Vitis Fabula is offering you an original one-day – or half-day – tour, where each stage plunges you into the fascinating history of this town with its rich wine-growing past.
You’ll discover its emblematic remains and its inextricable links with wine production and trade. Follow the guide !
Wine at the heart of the local heritage
Wine is our heritage is a unique opportunity to understand the destiny of a town that is twice a thousand years old. Narbonne has undergone many changes over the centuries, most of them closely linked to wine-growing.
As you travel back in time, you’ll discover its many facets: first daughter of Rome, strategic and economic crossroads of the Empire, prosperous medieval city, epicentre of wine-growing expansion in the 19th century and then of the revolt of the beggars at the beginning of the following century.
In all these periods, wine played a central role, influencing Narbonne’s development and shaping its identity. Today, Narbonne is a leading centre for wine tourism and the art of living in the South of France
Wine is our heritage is an original exploration of Narbonne’s cultural and gastronomic heritage
Narbonne : between ancient remains, medieval history and modernity
We’ll start our exploration at the exceptional Gallo-Roman remains of the Clos de la Lombarde, then wander through the medieval streets of the city to its monumental heart, a place where ancient, medieval and contemporary history meet.
With wine as our common thread, we’ll cross the Pont des Marchands (Merchants‘ Bridge) and walk along the quays of the Canal de la Robine, reviving their great past, from the unloading of Roman amphorae to the winetraders’ checkpoint before the Second World War.
We’ll stop for lunch at a place of your choice, in a friendly, authentic and gourmet southern atmosphere.
Our tour continues with a stroll along the canal, past the pine houses to the Narbo Via museum, where you can discover ancient treasures on the theme of vines and wine.
After admiring the finest collection of painted plasterwork in France, collected at the Clos de la Lombarde, our heritage immersion ends with a guided tasting of three local wines in the museum restaurant.
A personalised wine tourism experience, suitable for families
Looking for a tailor-made half-day experience ? Let’s talk about it !
Children are welcome, although the tour is best suited to children aged 12 and over because of the pace of the visit, which includes between 4 and 5 km of walking throughout the day.
Wine is our heritage can adapt to your specific requirements.
Visitor information
- The price includes : admission to paying sites and guided tours. Refreshments such as lunch and a glass of wine, as well as the tasting at the end of the day, are at the customer's expense
- Booking required : at least 8 days before the chosen date
- Participants : minimum 2 – maximum 16
- Date and venue : to be fixed together - Dates are available on Thursdays
- Meeting time : 9.00 am
- Duration of activity : full day or half day if wanted
- Bring good shoes and a bottle of water. And in summer, don't forget your hat and sun cream - you've chosen our region for its generous sunshine !
- Languages spoken : French - English - German
