See | Beziers
Cathedral of Saint Nazaire
Looming over the town, this ancient cathedral (pictured) looks more like a castle than a place of worship. Inside, vaulted arches soar in a “Mediterranean gothic” style. The original church was destroyed during the Crusades; the current version dates from the 13th and 15th centuries. [Read More]
March 15, 2011
Stay | Beziers
Hotel des Poetes
Rooms are bright and airy at this small hotel and many look out over the leafy Parc des Poètes. Guests can borrow a bike, arrange a massage, or just amble over to the town centre; about a fi veminute walk. Doubles from €45. [Read More]
March 15, 2011
Bars | Beziers
Le Chameau Ivre
The walls of “The Drunken Camel” are covered with thousands of bottles of wine, including the best of the region. While you're sipping, you can nibble too: delicious mountain ham, homemade tapenade and oysters are on offer. [Read More]
March 15, 2011
Eat | Beziers
Cafe de Plaisance
On the edge of Canal du Midi, overlooking the locks, this bucolic café serves grilled meats (lunch only) and other freshly made café classics in a setting that hasn't changed for decades. Weather permitting, meals are also served outside under the plane trees. [Read More]