Gothic cathedral towers above narrow medieval streets in this southern French city, where vineyards stretch along the River Orb. Home to art museums and local wine cellars.
Béziers stretches along a hilltop above the Orb River in southern France. The 14th-century Cathedral Saint-Nazaire dominates the skyline, while the streets below lead to places like Les Halles food market and the seven-chamber Fonseranes Locks. In August, the five-day Feria brings one million visitors to the city for bullfighting events, street performances, and celebrations.
Navigating the Canal du Midi
The Fonseranes Locks use seven consecutive chambers to move boats through a 21.5-meter elevation change. You can watch boats pass through the locks or take a boat tour yourself. Two hundred-year-old plane trees line the canal's paths, which extend for several kilometers in both directions. You'll find bicycle rentals near the locks from April through October.
Wine Tasting in Languedoc
Béziers is located in France's largest wine-producing region. Local vineyards grow Grenache and Syrah grapes for their red wines, and produce the sweet Muscat de Saint-Jean-de-Minervois. You can schedule tastings at nearby wineries like Château de Raissac and Domaine de la Grange. In the old town, wine shops such as La Cave de la Madeleine hold daily tastings of regional wines.
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