Béziers
Béziers is a Languedoc market city known for the Fonséranes locks on the Canal du Midi, local wine, and an easy link to the Mediterranean coast.
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Béziers is a market city in Hérault, in the Occitanie region of southern France, set on a hill above the River Orb. The Canal du Midi, a 17th-century waterway, runs through town, and the Fonséranes locks lift boats up the hillside in a row of nine. You can watch the process from the towpath or from the viewpoint above, and the Plateau des Poètes gives a view over the town. The old center is best explored on foot, from the cathedral of Saint-Nazaire through its narrow streets.
Béziers works best as a base for a trip around the Languedoc. Give the locks, the old town and a wine tasting one day, then use the city for day trips to the beaches at Sète, the town of Pézenas or Carcassonne. The Allées Paul-Riquet, a tree-lined central boulevard, is the easiest walk to the station, where regional trains run to Narbonne and Montpellier. Spring and autumn suit walking the canal path, when the heat is lower. In August, the feria brings bullfights, music and street events to the town.
Béziers in five
- Walk up to the cathedral for the Orb viewSaint-Nazaire cathedral sits on the hill above the river, with wide views over the valley and the old bridge. Go in the evening light, then drop to the Allées Paul Riquet for dinner.
- See the Fonséranes locks on the canalThe staircase of locks west of the center is the famous stretch of the Canal du Midi. It is a short drive or bike ride from town; check the site's opening and boat times before you go.
- Plan around the August feriaThe feria takes over the center in mid-August, with bull-themed events, crowds and booked hotels. Book far ahead or avoid those days if you want a calm stay.
- Use Béziers as a rail hubRegional trains reach Narbonne, Sète, Montpellier and Carcassonne, often in under an hour. That makes Béziers a cheaper base than the beach towns.Carcassonne
Need to know
- Airport
- Béziers Cap d'Agde (BZR), seasonal flights; Montpellier and Toulouse are bigger
- Getting there
- Train from Montpellier about 45–60 min; TGV changes at Montpellier or Narbonne
- Getting around
- Walkable center; bus or car for the canal and beaches
- Best base
- Near the Allées Paul Riquet, within walking distance of the station
- Time needed
- 1 day, or 2–3 as a Languedoc base
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh11°Low5°Cool, quietJanuaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 5°
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- FebruaryPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh13°Low6°Mild, quietFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh15°Low7°Spring, quietMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 78 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, quiet
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh18°Low9°Spring, openAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, open
- MayClear10 rainy daysHigh21°Low13°Warm, greenMayClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 61 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear7 rainy daysHigh27°Low17°Hot, beachJuneClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, beach
- JulyClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low20°Hot, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 22 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low20°Feria, hotAugustClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Feria, hot
- SeptemberClear7 rainy daysHigh25°Low16°Harvest, warmSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Harvest, warm
- OctoberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh21°Low13°Mild, vendangeOctoberPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 103 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, vendange
- NovemberPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh15°Low9°Cool, quietNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 71 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
- DecemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh12°Low6°Cool, quietDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, quiet
Average daily high and low in Béziers, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Béziers
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 9°
- Humidity
- 56%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Béziers
09:47 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today17°5°0%Monday: Clear. High 17°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue15°5°15%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 15°, Low 5°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Wed11°7°53%Wednesday: Rain. High 11°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Thu12°10°72%Thursday: Rain. High 12°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 72%.
- Fri17°9°73%Friday: Rain. High 17°, Low 9°. Chance of rain 73%.
- Sat17°7°24%Saturday: Drizzle. High 17°, Low 7°. Chance of rain 24%.
- Sun18°14°44%Sunday: Drizzle. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 44%.
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Every year
- Jan–MarCarnival of LimouxCarcassonne, a day trip
- Aug–SepVisa pour l'imagePerpignan, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Sèteabout 30–40 min by trainCanals, fishing boats and mussels, with a beach beside the town.Read the guide
- Carcassonneabout 45–60 min by trainThe walled Cité, best seen late in the day.Read the guide
- Narbonne and the beachesabout 15–20 min by train, then bus or carA Roman and medieval city with sandy beaches nearby.
Before you go to Béziers
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Rules for Béziers, checked
- Check whether you need a visa and how the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border on travel-europe.europa.eu.Source
- Declare large sums of cash when you cross the border, and check limits on food, plants and animal products, at douane.gouv.fr.Source
- Dial 112 from any phone in France for police, fire or an ambulance; 17 reaches the police directly.
- Service is included in restaurant bills, so leaving a few euros or rounding up is the usual custom.
Plan around Béziers
Walled Cité 1 hour away by train
Read the guideSèteFishing port with canals and seafood
Read the guideColliourePainters' village on the Catalan coast
Read the guideTrain and rail pass tipsRegional trains and when a pass pays
Read the guideCamargueFlamingos and wetlands to the east
Read the guideAll of FranceRegions, cities and train routes
Read the guideBéziers FAQ
Is Béziers worth visiting?
Yes for a half or full day: the cathedral view, the canal locks and a lively market-town center. It is more local than touristy, so it works as a stopover rather than a headline destination.
How do you see the Fonséranes locks from Béziers?
Take a short taxi or bus ride, drive or cycle along the canal path. Check the site's current opening times and boat trips before you travel, because they vary by season.
Is Béziers a good base for the Languedoc?
Yes, if you travel by train: it is cheaper than the beach resorts and links Sète, Carcassonne and Narbonne. Stay on the coast instead if beach evenings are the priority.
When is the Béziers feria?
It is held in mid-August. The exact dates change each year, so check the city's official site before booking.
Is Béziers or Carcassonne better to stay in?
Carcassonne for the medieval Cité and an evening stroll; Béziers for lower prices and easy rail links. They are about an hour apart by train, so you can see both from either.