Archbishop's Palace

Narbonne, France

The Palais des Archevêques was the Archbishop's Palace in Narbonne. It consists of an old Romanesque palace with Gothic alterations. It has three square towers dating from the 13th and 14th centuries. Today the palace hosts a city hall, the museum of art and history and the archaeological museum.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

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