Family afternoon of history and food

Heritage, History and legends

Family afternoon of history and food

When term starts again here, it feels like you’re on holiday every Wednesday and weekend (that’s right, no school on Wednesday in France)! Running short on ideas for a family outing? Join Christelle, Thierry, Sasha and Clément to see all that Béziers has to offer! Travel back in time at the Roman Arena Did you […]

The cemetery of hidden gems

Heritage, History and legends

The cemetery of hidden gems

One not so sunny day (a rare thing in these parts) I said to myself: how about a trip to the old cemetery?! I grabbed my trusty Canon camera and headed out! I visited reception and a friendly face gave me a map to help me get my bearings and uncover the hidden gems! I […]

Did you know that Béziers is the oldest town in France?

Culture, Heritage

Did you know that Béziers is the oldest town in France?

Who’d have thought that Béziers has been around for almost 2646 years? Digital makes life and communication far easier now but it looks like our Greek friends came to settle here for centuries despite not having any smartphones, planes and being 3000km away from us (on land). Archaeological digs between 1985 and 1986 under Place […]

In the footsteps of Saint Aphrodisius

Heritage, History and legends

In the footsteps of Saint Aphrodisius

Do you know a lot of camels in Occitanie? We’re often asked why there’s a camel’s head on the brass buttons studding the old town’s lanes. The question awakens our inner storyteller! The camel is Lou Camel! It’s Béziers’ animal mascot and we’re very proud of it! We get it out for big events, pamper […]

The Orb bridge-a recent structure that is already part of our heritage!

Culture, Heritage

The Orb bridge-a recent structure that is already part of our heritage!

The site was unveiled in 2017 to enable pedestrians and cyclists to cross the river safely and showcase a unique art installation. Lionel Laussedat is a world-renowned sculptor and resident artist at Château Vargoz. He works mainly on sculptures for public areas: he’s the brains behind Gaïa, the great whale on the Valras-Plage seafront! He […]

A wreck turned artificial reef in Valras-Plage

Heritage, History and legends

A wreck turned artificial reef in Valras-Plage

You know all about the beach, ports and summer vibes ideal for family and friends in Valras-Plage. But did you know that it has its fair share of seafaring secrets too? Some of them are buried deep. An 80m Greek merchant ship called Le Mimosa lies on the Mediterranean seabed between Valras-Plage and Vendres. The […]

We’ve tried it out for you: the Roman arena in augmented reality!

Activities, Heritage, History and legends

We’ve tried it out for you: the Roman arena in augmented reality!

Whether you feel more like a gladiator or a spectator, you can experience the Roman arena from every angle! The first remains of the Roman amphitheatre were uncovered in 1991 and lots of our schools went to watch the excavation work. When you’re 10, it’s hard to imagine that this place could have hosted an […]

“The tale of Compostela”, history lives on

Heritage, History and legends

“The tale of Compostela”, history lives on

Béziers is a stage on the Way of St James. Whether it be 1192 or the 21st century, experience the magic of our beautiful town. The year is 1192… Just picture it: a summer night in 1192. You and your exhausted group of pilgims drag your feet as you dream about a few hours’ rest. […]

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Anaïs

Anaïs

Sie stammt aus Poitiers und lebt bereits seit mehreren Jahren im Süden. Heute ist sie beim Fremdenverkehrsamt Béziers Méditerranée für Kommunikation und Datenbanken zuständig. Jeden Anbieter, der den Reichtum und die Einzigartigkeit der Region ausmacht, in den Vordergrund zu stellen, das liegt ihr am Herzen. Nach den Artikeln zu urteilen, die sie auf ihrem Blog veröffentlicht, sind ihre Interessenschwerpunkte eher: Feste, Kultur, aber vor allem gutes Essen! Ihr Lieblingsort: das Plateau des Poètes. Es ist ein beruhigender Ort, an dem man gut spazieren gehen kann und der ideal für ein Mittagessen in der Sonne ist.

Monique

Monique

Wie eine Katze hat sie hier und da mehrere Leben gehabt, Geschichten und Momente der Geschichte erlebt. Aber immer hat sie versucht, in den Blicken, dem Lächeln, den Worten wie auch in den Büchern, den Archiven der Länder, Gebiete und Städte, die sie bereist hat, das "substantive moëlle" (teuer von Rabelais) der Orte und der Menschen zu erfassen. Und sie erzählt sie gerne, diese großen und kleinen Geschichten...

Maryne

Maryne

Als Community Managerin nimmt sie oft an Veranstaltungen in Béziers Méditerranée teil, um jeden Moment festzuhalten. Sie liebt Worte, Fotos und Videos und lässt Sie daran teilhaben, indem sie regelmäßig neue Inhalte erstellt, um Ihnen Neuigkeiten und Aktivitäten zu präsentieren, die Sie in unserem Reiseziel ausprobieren können! Ihr Lieblingsort? Die 9 Schleusen von Fonseranes, die sie gerne zu jeder Jahreszeit neu entdeckt!