- Port la Nautique was the Roman Port for Narbonne, capital of the Roman Province of Gallia Narbonensis.
- It was located on the lagoon (etang), 2.5 miles (4km) to the south of Narbonne. Its importance lay as a terminus for the Trade with the Atlantic via Bordeaux and Toulouse. No Remains are visible today.
History
- The Roman Port lay 2.5 miles (4 km) away from Narbonne, and was one of the most important ports in the Roman Empire after Ostia.
- Its merchants had offices at the Port of Ostia near Rome, with their names in a mosaic which is still visible today.
Museum of Narbo Via
- Although the Site cannot be visited, the Excavations have produced many Artefacts which are on display in the Museum of Narbo Via, including a giant Roman ship’s Anchor.
La Nautique, Narbonne