Pont des Marchands & Canal de la Robine
Pont des Marchands
An old bridge with shops built on top spans the Canal de la Robine, with tree-lined banks making it the most atmospheric corner of Narbonne's old town.
The Pont des Marchands is one of the few old bridges in France that still have houses built on the deck. It stands on the site of a Roman-era bridge where the Via Domitia crossed the river, and the shops and homes on it form a short street. The Canal de la Robine flowing beneath is a branch of the Canal du Midi and shares its World Heritage status. Shaded walkways on both banks lead to the central market, and in summer you can take a boat trip or cycle along the banks. It is free to visit, and the riverside cafés are lively in the evening.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Via Domitia (Narbonne)
- Palace of the Archbishops, Narbonne
- Narbonne Cathedral
- Les Halles de Narbonne
- Horreum (Narbonne)
- Basilica of Saint-Paul, Narbonne
- Narbo Via
- Gruissan