The whole team of the Tourist Office shares its knowledge and experience of the area with you. Whether you are a family, a couple or a group of friends, we have something for you in every season and for every type of activity.

Fête de la Saint-Pierre in Valras-Plage

Festivities and traditions, Living environment

Fête de la Saint-Pierre in Valras-Plage

Valras-Plage celebrates the Mediterranean, fishermen and sailors on the last weekend of June every year. The traditional Saint Peter’s Day was made a full-blown festival in 2008 with the help of Guy Combes to become the event we know today with performances, night parades, fireworks, brass bands, peñas, water demonstrations and more. Secular events happily […]

“The tale of Compostela”, history lives on

Heritage, History and legends

“The tale of Compostela”, history lives on

Béziers is a stage on the Way of St James. Whether it be 1192 or the 21st century, experience the magic of our beautiful town. The year is 1192… Just picture it: a summer night in 1192. You and your exhausted group of pilgims drag your feet as you dream about a few hours’ rest. […]

We’ve tried it out for you: the Roman arena in augmented reality!

Activities, Heritage, History and legends

We’ve tried it out for you: the Roman arena in augmented reality!

Whether you feel more like a gladiator or a spectator, you can experience the Roman arena from every angle! The first remains of the Roman amphitheatre were uncovered in 1991 and lots of our schools went to watch the excavation work. When you’re 10, it’s hard to imagine that this place could have hosted an […]

A wreck turned artificial reef in Valras-Plage

Heritage, History and legends

A wreck turned artificial reef in Valras-Plage

You know all about the beach, ports and summer vibes ideal for family and friends in Valras-Plage. But did you know that it has its fair share of seafaring secrets too? Some of them are buried deep. An 80m Greek merchant ship called Le Mimosa lies on the Mediterranean seabed between Valras-Plage and Vendres. The […]

Do you speak biterrois ? Parlatz besierenc ?

Culture, History and legends, Living environment

Do you speak biterrois ? Parlatz besierenc ?

Bienvenue dans le pays Biterrois, où les mots de la “langue d’aqui” sont autant d’images et d’émotions riches, de véhicules d’une culture ancienne. Avis à tous les arrivants, estivants, nouveaux résidents à qui ce manuel linguistique de survie est dédié : tous ces mots, locutions, transpositions de l’occitan en “français du Languedoc” (ce qu’ici on […]

“Between the Orb and Aude” coastal path

Environment

“Between the Orb and Aude” coastal path

Explore the coastal path running through Valras-Plage from Esplanade Emile-Turco to Rue de Bretagne on the edge of Vendres-Plage. The second section of the “Between the Orb and Aude” coastal path, designed by the DDTM (Department for Land and Coastal Management) with the support of Valras-Plage Council, officially launched in late December 2017. It has […]

The world from a wheelchair

Handicap, Living environment

The world from a wheelchair

Disability fuels new experiences and everyone does things their way. Just take the Fonseranes 9 Locks in Béziers. Myriam and Pierre arrived at the Fonseranes 9 Locks car park on the last morning in June. This bubbly, funny couple with a love for life describe themselves as “a pair of para-able adventurers with a firm […]

The best spots to take photos by the sea !

Environment

The best spots to take photos by the sea !

You’re having a great holiday here and you want to show off our beautiful region to your family and friends when you get home. Turn them green with envy with your amazing holiday snaps. Let’s take a look at the best spots to take photos by the sea. Let’s start our tour with a stunning […]

Dive into Valras-Plage!

Sport

Dive into Valras-Plage!

Summer has come to Béziers Méditerranée! What better time than summer to check out all the water sports that Valras-Plage has to offer… Héloïse and me are your seaside travel consultants and we’ve tested out all the sea resort’s water sports for you: jet-skiing, permit-free sailing, banana boating and more. There’s something for everyone no […]

Authors

The Béziers Méditerranée Tourist Office team likes to share its knowledge, experiences and favorites with you. Discover them!

Ambre

Ambre

Ambre was born in Brive-la-Gaillarde in the Corrèze and has lived in Béziers for the last 5 years. She has started working for the Béziers Méditerranée Tourist Office as a data entry operator. Ambre loves this region for its different landscapes, but also for its festive events and local culture.

Anaïs

Anaïs

Originally from Poitiers, she has been living in the south of France for several years now. She is now head of communications and databases at the Béziers Méditerranée Tourist Office. Putting the spotlight on each and every one of the service providers who make up the richness and originality of the region is something she takes to heart. Judging by the articles she posts on her blog, her interests tend to lie in festivities, culture and, above all, good food! Her favourite place: the Plateau des Poètes. It's a soothing place to take a stroll, and ideal for lunch in the sun.

Maryne

Maryne

As a website manager, she also takes part in Béziers Méditerranée events to capture every moment. She loves words, photos and videos and shares them with you by regularly creating new content to bring you the latest news and activities to try out in our destination! Your favourite spot? The 9 locks at Fonseranes, which she loves rediscovering every season!

Monique

Monique

Like a cat, she has had several lives here and there, lived through stories and moments in history. But always, in the looks, the smiles, the words, as in the books and archives of the countries, territories and towns she has travelled through, she has tried to capture the "substantive marrow" (dear to Rabelais) of places and people. And she loves telling these stories, big and small...