Saint-Sébastien Church

The Church of St Sebastian, in Narbonne

The Church of St Sebastian is a fine Gothic building of Narbonne, raised according to tradition on the birthplace of the saint. The Narbonne audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sanctuary linked to the memory of Saint Sebastian.

The sanctuary dedicated to Saint Sebastian

The Church of St Sebastian is one of the remarkable religious buildings of Narbonne. According to tradition, it was raised on the site of the birthplace of Saint Sebastian, a Christian martyr of the first centuries, venerated throughout Christendom and often invoked as a protector against epidemics. The current church, in Gothic style, was built from the end of the Middle Ages, and completed over the centuries. Its nave and its decor testify to the devotion of the people of Narbonne towards the patron saint, of whom the town prides itself on claiming the birth. A sanctuary laden with memory and popular fervour, the Church of St Sebastian is discovered with respect, in the calm of its nave, in the heart of the old town.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the fine Gothic building raised according to tradition on the birthplace of Saint Sebastian, a martyr of the first centuries invoked against epidemics, its nave and its decor witnesses of the devotion of the people of Narbonne towards their patron saint. The Church of St Sebastian is a sanctuary laden with memory of Narbonne. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of St Sebastian lies in the heart of the old town 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.

Why is the Church of St Sebastian in Narbonne?

According to tradition, it was raised on the site of the birthplace of Saint Sebastian, a Christian martyr of the first centuries invoked against epidemics, of whom the town claims the birth; the current building is in Gothic style.

Where is the Church of St Sebastian of Narbonne?

In the heart of the old town of Narbonne, in France.