Saint Paul’s Basilica

The Basilica of St Paul, in Narbonne

The Basilica of St Paul is one of the oldest churches of Narbonne, built on a paleochristian necropolis. The Narbonne audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sanctuary laden with history, guardian of the Christian origins of the town.

The sanctuary of the Christian origins

The Basilica of St Paul is one of the oldest and most venerable religious buildings of Narbonne. It is dedicated to Saint Paul Serge, considered the first evangeliser of the town in Roman times. The church was built on the site of a paleochristian necropolis, of which vestiges remain, witnesses of the first times of Christianity in Narbonne. The current building, raised from the Middle Ages, presents a fine Gothic choir among the first of the south of France, as well as a cloister. The basilica also keeps a famous curiosity, a small frog sculpted in a marble holy water font, which intrigues the visitors. A sanctuary laden with history and guardian of the Christian origins of the town, the Basilica of St Paul is discovered with respect.

What to see

You admire, with respect, one of the oldest churches of Narbonne, built on a paleochristian necropolis of which vestiges remain, its fine Gothic choir among the first of the south of France, its cloister and the famous small frog sculpted in a marble holy water font. The Basilica of St Paul keeps the Christian origins of Narbonne. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Basilica of St Paul lies in the heart of Narbonne, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; access and hours follow their own conditions, which vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is particular about the Basilica of St Paul of Narbonne?

It is one of the oldest churches of the town, built on a paleochristian necropolis, dedicated to Saint Paul Serge, the first evangeliser of Narbonne; it keeps a fine Gothic choir and the famous small frog sculpted in a marble holy water font.

Where is the Basilica of St Paul of Narbonne?

In the heart of Narbonne, in France.