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Things to see in Béziers (France): 48 places and when to go
Béziers is a town in France with around 81,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 48 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (21), History (19), Temples (5). The best known are Béziers Cathedral, Malpas Tunnel and Oppidum d'Ensérune. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 43.3505, 3.21
- Population
- About 81,000
- Places
- 48 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (21) · History (19) · Temples (5) · Nature (5) · With kids (3) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 162 km as the crow flies
What to see in Béziers
The places in and around Béziers, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Béziers CathedralCathedral located in Hérault, in France1.0 km
- Malpas TunnelCanal tunnel in France8.4 km
- Oppidum d'EnséruneHistory9.2 km
- Fonseranes LocksHistory2.4 km
- Béziers amphitheatreAncient Roman amphitheatre in Béziers, France1.3 km
- Orb AqueductAqueduct carrying the Canal du Midi1.8 km
- Tour BarberousseTower in village of Gruissan, France29 km
- Abbaye Sainte-Marie de FontcaudeAbbey located in Hérault, in France15 km
- Basilique Saint-Aphrodise de BéziersBasilica located in Hérault, in France549 m
- chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Miséricorde de Nissan-lez-EnseruneChapel located in Hérault, in France8.1 km
- Château de Cazouls-d'HéraultCastel located in Hérault, in France26 km
- Lavagnac CastleCastle28 km
- Château de Poussan-le-HautCastle5.3 km
- Château des archevêques de NarbonneHistory14 km
- Église de Saint-Gervais-et-ProtaisChurch located in Hérault, in France22 km
- Grotte de la CrouzadeCave in France26 km
- Plateau des poètesPublic garden in Béziers1.6 km
- Plage des ChaletsBeach29 km
- Église Saint-PierreChurch located in Aude, in France21 km
- Boucle de Saint ChinianHiking20 km
- Brasserie AlarykBrewery1.9 km
- Cave Coopérative d'ArmissanWinery20 km
- Cave Coopérative ViticoleWinery9.3 km
- Caveau d'AbeilhanWinery13 km
And the other 24, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Caveau de Roujan, Château La Négly, Château Rouquette-sur-mer, Domaine de l'Angel, Domaine de l'Arjolle, Domaine de la Barthe, Domaine de La Conseillère, Domaine de la Yole, Domaine de Saint-Ferréol, Domaine de Soustres, Domaine des Abournières, Domaine La Limbardière, Domaine Mi-Côte, Domaine Terres des Perdrix, Domaine Vidal, Guillaume Chamboredon, La Mer à Boire
- Nature: Le Céressou, Les Auzils
- With kids: MARINA O ZONE, Pangaea Terre d'aventures, Salle Aquarium
- History: Church in Puissalicon
- Hiking: Tours en Minervois, Saint-Chinian, Faugère
When to go to Béziers
The best time to visit Béziers is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:08
- FebPossible10:17
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:12
- JulBest time14:55
- AugBest time13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:27
- DecPossible8:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. In June, 48 of the 48 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Béziers
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 162 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Jonquieres42 places42 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Béziers?
The best known: Béziers Cathedral, Malpas Tunnel, Oppidum d'Ensérune, Fonseranes Locks, Béziers amphitheatre. In all, 48 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Béziers?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.
How do you get to Béziers?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 162 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Béziers as the destination and these 48 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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