It is a beautiful town with lots to see, but where you should especially enjoy walking around. No list of highlights in your pocket, just take the narrow streets and be surprised by beautiful squares and viewpoints. Béziers in the summer is great!
Things to do in Béziers
Do you still want to know where to go, what the nice places are? Then I have a few tips for you.
- Cathedral Saint Nazaire is one of the most beautiful buildings in the town. It is a large and impressive building with many details. Most of it dates from the 13th century. It stands on top of a hill like a kind of castle. Be sure to walk around it.
- At the back of the cathedral you will find a small square: Place de la Revolution with a fountain and a cozy terrace. It is recommended to take time here for a cold glass of Perrier.
- On the Place du Forum you will find plenty of terraces where you can have lunch at noon. French style, with a glass of wine of course.
- From Place du Forum, cross the narrow streets Rue Viennet and Rue Boudard. Walk quietly, look up, because you have rarely seen so much French charm.
- On the Place des Bon Amis there is also a great restaurant with perhaps the nicest terrace in Béziers: Le Cerf Volant. Here you sit between the tall green plants, where the lanterns are lit in the evening.
When you arrive via this colorful street you will already see the Saint-Nazaire Cathedral.
Cathedral of Saint-Nazaire de Beziers
You’re in the right place on the terrace of Le Cerf Volant.The most beautiful view in Béziers
Béziers is built on a hill and at the highest point you have a very nice view. The streets go up and down quite a bit, it is not really flat anywhere.
If you started at the highest point, at Cathedral Saint-Nazaire, slowly wander down. There you will discover streets that seem to be completely deserted, where the houses are painted in dreamy pastel shades, with some Tuscan vibes here and there. Rue des Anciennes Arenes is beautiful, as are all the surrounding streets.
From there, walk to Église Saint-Jacques. In the beautiful garden around this church you have the best view of Béziers. In the distance you can see the Cathedral of Saint-Nazaire. And so you can also see Pont Vieux, of course the oldest bridge in Béziers. By the way, you can also take very nice pictures on the other side of the bridge, in the Amphitheater du Pont Vieux, because there you can see the entire old city at a glance. You cannot cross the bridge itself on foot, but you can cross the bridge next to it: Pont Neuf.
Stroll down Rue des Anciennes Arènes
Old houses in dreamy pastel tones
Tuscan vibes in Béziers
From Église Saint-Jacques you have a view of the cathedral.
You have to think about the faucet yourself…
There is quite a difference in height in Béziers.
Béziers from above; the area is surprisingly green.
So much color and fun in this small town
s’Amuser à Béziers!Béziers is a beautiful French town to spend an afternoon walking around. Not so big, charming and cosy. Ideal for a trip if you are on holiday on the French south coast!
s’Amuser à Béziers!
