Beziers In The Languedoc
Beziers has undergone a real change in the last few years. It has always been full of character and personality, and is now also a friendly and vibrant place to be.
The town of Beziers is primarily famous for its bullflights, rugby, and wine from the vineyards of the surrounding area, although it has several other points of interest that you may not have heard about.
It's roads seem to be turned in on themselves, making their way up to the massive 14th century Cathedrale St. Nazaire, with it's fine sculpture, stained glass and frescoes.
The heart of the town of Beziers is the Allees Paul Riquet named after Beziers ' most famous son, who in the late 17th Century, engineered the 240km Canal Dui Midi, which runs from Sete to Toulouse.
The Allees Paul Riquet, in the heart of the town of Beziers, is a broad tree lined esplanade with shops along one side and a multitude of bars, cafes and restaurants along the other.
Often the site for seasonal markets and festivities, there is always something to see along the Allees. Every Friday you will find the Allees hosting the town of Beziers ' flower market, while the first Saturday of each month it plays host to an antique market.
If you follow the esplanade downhill you will see the imposing statue of Paul Riquet, while at the bottom of the hill you will find the Plateau des Poetes.
A pretty 2.5 acre park built in 1870 and classed as a historical monument since 1995.
If you fancy a wander round the cobbled back streets taking in all of the shops and boutiques that are there, then make your way to the top of the Allees Paul Riquet, towards the Theatre, and turn left down Rue du 4 Septembre or Rue de la Republique.
Here you can while away the time shopping for presents to take back home.
Alternatively, if you're a fan of the local French markets, see the table below for a list of the town of Beziers' regular markets.
Beziers Markets - Street Markets In Beziers
| Monday | Place du 11 Novembre: Morning:Food Market |
| Tuesday | La Devèze: Morning: Food and Clothing Market Place Emile Zola: 06h - 13h: Food Market Place Pierre Semard: Morning: Covered Food Market Allees Paul Riquet: Morning: Vegetable Market |
| Wenesday | Place du 11 Novembre: Morning: Food Market Quartier de l'Iranget: 06h - 13h: Food Market Place Pierre Semard: Morning: Covered Food Market Allees Paul Riquet: Morning: Vegetable Market Place Emile Zola et Place de la Madeleine: 07h - 13h: Boot Sale |
| Thursday | La Devèze: Morning: Food and Clothing market Place Pierre Semard: Covered Food Market Allees Paul Riquet: Morning: Vegetable Market |
| Friday | Place David d'Angers: Morning: Fruit and Veg Market Place du Champ de Mars: Morning: Flea Market Place du Temple: Morning: Antique Market Place Pierre Semard: Covered Food Market Allees Paul Riquet: Morning: Vegetable Market Allees Paul Riquet: All Day: Flower Market |
| Saturday | Place du 11 Novembre: Morning: Food Market La Devèze: Morning: Food and Clothing market Place de la Madeleine: Morning: Farmers Market Place Pierre Semard: Covered Food Market Allees Paul Riquet: Morning: Vegetable Market Allees Paul Riquet: First of the Month, from 7h to 17h: Antique Market Centre Frederic Mistral à la Devèze: Second of de the month: Antique Market |
| Sunday | Place Pierre Semard: Covered Food Market Allees Paul Riquet: Morning: Vegetable Market Place Emile Zola et Place de la Madeleine:07h - 13h: Boot Sale (sort of) |