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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 […]
On 29.11.2021
Reading time: 3 min
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 […]
On 29.11.2021
Reading time: 2 min
Culture, History and legends, Living environment
Do you speak biterrois ? Parlatz besierenc ?
Bienvenue dans le pays Biterrois, où les mots de la “langue d’aqui” sont autant d’images et d’émotions riches, de véhicules d’une culture ancienne. Avis à tous les arrivants, estivants, nouveaux résidents à qui ce manuel linguistique de survie est dédié : tous ces mots, locutions, transpositions de l’occitan en “français du Languedoc” (ce qu’ici on […]
On 29.11.2021
Reading time: 17 min
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 […]
On 29.11.2021
Reading time: 2 min
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 […]
On 29.11.2021
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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 […]
On 29.11.2021
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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. […]
On 29.11.2021
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Culture, History and legends
Béziers Méditerranée animal mascots
Every town and village in Béziers Mediterranée has its own animal mascot: it’s an animal the village has made its symbol based on local legends, often dating back to the Middle Ages. Locals make a model in its likeness from wood and fabric. It appears at all the events, festivals and festivities paraded in all […]
On 29.11.2021
Reading time: 6 min
