Horreum

The Horreum, in Narbonne

The Horreum is a Roman underground warehouse of the first century before our era, the only ancient vestige still visible in Narbonne. The Narbonne audio-guided tour stops here to evoke these fascinating galleries, witnesses of the past of the first Roman colony of Gaul.

The underground galleries of the Roman town

In Rouget-de-Lisle Street is the entrance of the Horreum, a monument that dates from the first century before our era. In Roman times, a horreum was a warehouse where all sorts of goods were stored. These vaulted underground galleries, dug under the town, testify to the commercial importance of Narbo Martius, ancient Narbonne, which was the first Roman colony founded in Gaul and a great trade port on the Via Domitia. The Horreum is today the only Roman monument still visible of the town, of which most of the ancient vestiges have disappeared or were reused. A fascinating dive into the Roman past, the Horreum allows you to discover the backstage of the trade of antiquity in Narbonne.

What to see

Here you go down to explore the vaulted underground galleries of the Roman warehouse of the first century before our era, witnesses of the trade of Narbo Martius, the first Roman colony of Gaul, the only Roman monument still visible of the town. The Horreum is a fascinating dive into the ancient past of Narbonne. It is a stop for those curious about history, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Horreum lies on Rouget-de-Lisle Street, in the heart of Narbonne, reachable on foot. The visit of the underground galleries follows its own hours and conditions, which vary with the season; the underground passages can be cool. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What is the Horreum of Narbonne?

A Roman underground warehouse of the first century before our era, made of vaulted galleries dug under the town, where goods were stored; it is the only Roman monument still visible of Narbonne, ancient Narbo Martius.

Where is the Horreum of Narbonne?

On Rouget-de-Lisle Street, in the heart of Narbonne, in France.