Béziers

Béziers is a sunlit city in southern France known for its hilltop cathedral its vineyards and its deep historical roots. The Cathedral of Saint Nazaire stands high above the Orb River and offers broad views over the surrounding countryside. The old town spreads around it with narrow lanes shaded squares and buildings that reflect centuries of Mediterranean life. Béziers is closely linked to wine production and the Canal du Midi with its famous Fonseranes locks adds a graceful engineering landmark to the landscape. Festivals markets and a warm dry climate give the city an easy rhythm where heritage daily life and regional character come together in a vivid balanced way.