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Beziers
(Languedoc-Roussillon)
Pop: 71,202 An industrial city in southern France, Beziers
was formerly a Gallic fortress; currently has an important
wine trading industry. It is located on a small bluff above
the Orb River about 7 miles from the Mediterranean.
Attractions in Beziers
St. Nazaire Cathedral-fortified Medieval church on a hill
Musee des Beaux-Arts-offers Greek vases, paintings
Musee du Vieux Biterrois et du Vin-folk history museum
St-Jacques Church-founded in 12th century
Oppidum d�Enserune-archeological diggings of a Greek
commune circa 4th-3rd centuries B.C.
Giant Hole of Cabrespine-gargantuan cave with varied
geological wonders
Caritats Festival-in May a medieval era fair with
jousting, troubadours, ancient games, banquet, and crafts
Beziers Bullfighting Festival-annually in August |
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Classical Music Festival-in July each year
During the summer enjoy the Beziers Feria, and Languedocienne Sea-Joustes
Castles: Portes, Rousson, Aujac, Ribaute
Underground Caves: La Cocaliere, Trabuc, Orgnac
Museums: the Mining Museum (a former coal mine), the Desert Museum
(retracing the Protestant religion), the Scribe's Museum, the Pre-history
Museum
Sites and entertainment, e.g. the Bamboo forest, the Cevenol Steam
Train, the Pont du Gard, the pont D'Arc
Exceptional sites (day excursions): les Baux de Provence, the Tarn Gorges |
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