Beziers

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Beziers is a city in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France.

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Ryanair flights from Bristol, London Stanstead and London Luton. Other airports are located within an hour are at Montpelier, Carcasconne and Perpignan. TGV trains run to Paris and Barcelona. A new motorway link to Paris opens in 2010 and high speed train links will run to Madrid.

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Everything in Beziers is within walking distance although there is an excellent bus service neighbouring all local towns and villages.

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The Saint Nazaire Cathedral was begun in the 13th century and featured as part of the crusades. Stunning views of the surrounding area are available from the cathedral courtyard.

Beziers old town offers the walker a warren of, largely medieval, streets extending from the Cathedral to the town centre. The old streets just off the main avenue feature many traditional shops and designer fashion houses.

The Canal du Midi passes through Beziers. The canal was the creation of Paul Riquet. In the 17th century he completed the dream of joining the Mediterranean and the Altlantic ocean by a waterway. The canal is now a world heritage site.

Avenue Paul De Riquet is the place to be seen, sit and drink coffee and watch the world go by.

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Try Les Halles covered market at the end of the Rue Republique (closed Mondays).

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• Beautiful Chambre de hote located on the river opposite Pont Vieux, the old bridge
• Lovely village house for rent in Villeneuve les Beziers near Béziers
• Affordable Holiday Apartments and B&B near Béziers
• Holiday Apartment in the centre of Béziers

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