Discover Beziers by Hire Car
The southern French town of Beziers is situated on the Canal du Midi and the River Orb, about 20 kilometres from the Mediterranean coast in the plain of the Languedoc region.
The Massif Central is not far away either.
A hire car will give you the independence you need to discover the city and its surroundings.
Sights in Beziers
The city is very old, first settlements were already 6500 years ago on the present city area. The foundation of Beziers goes back to the Greeks, who founded the city in the sixth century BC. Today Beziers has more than 70,000 inhabitants and attracts many visitors every year with its numerous sights and beautiful surrounding countryside.
The main sights are the 18th-century town hall, the market halls with typical French markets selling a wide variety of local produce, the old bullrings, the Gallo-Roman theatre and the canonical quarter. Perched on a hill above the town is the picturesque Gothic cathedral of Saint-Nazaire, whose chequered history you should learn about on a guided tour.
Leisure activities in Beziers
There are numerous leisure activities in and around Beziers. For example, you can easily reach the foothills of the Massif Central from the city and go hiking, climbing or canoeing in the mountains. But also the Mediterranean Sea with beaches and various water sports and a golf course are not far.
The city also puts on a varied cultural program for its visitors every summer. For visitors who wish to travel without their own car, there is a wide range of companies offering hire car.
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