The Latest Breaking News from Narbonne

Mother of Slain French Teen Louis Declares 'Time for War' as Thousands Expected at Narbonne Protest

Thousands are expected to gather after the 17-year-old's death, as his family calls for tougher juvenile crime laws and justice for Louis.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

Murdered French Teen Louis' Family Condemns 'Political Exploitation' of 'Justice for Louis' Movement

The family of Louis Hervé, a teenager who died after an assault in Narbonne, rejects political exploitation of his death, focusing instead on justice and funeral arrangements.

International Business Times UK · Jun 29

'You Won't Talk to Police Anymore': French Teen Louis Reportedly Warned Authorities Before Deadly Ambush

French prosecutors allege a 17-year-old was fatally ambushed in Narbonne after reporting an earlier assault. Investigators are examining if the attack was retaliation for his police complaint.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26

Wildfires in southern France mark start of season spurred by high temperatures

A wildfire has burned through 2,000 hectares of vegetation near the southern French city of Narbonne, leading to the closure of the A9 highway, linking France and Spain. It is the third wildfire in the department since last week’s heatwave, marking the start of what could become a record fire…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 8, 2025

1,430 ancient Roman graves scattered with funerary festival leftovers unearthed in southern France

Archaeologists in southern France have excavated an ancient Roman cemetery containing 1,430 graves and traces of a funerary festival, during which families feasted by the graves of relatives.

LiveScience · Apr 26, 2024

Train versus plane: with many domestic flights banned in France, we test its rail network

Visionary policy or pipe dream? An 18-day, 3,000km loop from Paris to the Atlantic and Mediterranean and back should tell us

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023

Route d'Occitanie: Marijn van den Berg holds off Elia Viviani to win stage 1

EF Education-EasyPost rider takes first leader's jersey in four-day race

Cycling News · Jun 15, 2023

A local’s guide to Narbonne, France: late-night dancing, seafood and seaside cycle rides

Winemaker and rugby player Gérard Bertrand on the best 6am steaks, nightlife and coastal action in this relaxed Mediterranean town

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2022

Thousands of racing pigeons go missing in French storm

Belgian pigeon fanciers say birds ‘didn’t have a chance’ after contest went wrong in Narbonne

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022