Worth the walk for this historical spectacle. It's about half an hour for the able bodied, with nice views back across L'Orb and to the Cathedral. For the less mobile, the little train takes you from the Cathedral to the locks and return with interesting facts about the locality en route. Toilets and cafe at the top of the locks, plus option to take a canal boat trip. Best booked in advance in busy periods.

Absolutely worth visiting. Buy a ticket for the canal tour. It will take you up the locks which is a nice experience. Beautiful area and go into Beziers after. Visiting the locks is a half day trip. The boat tour is 1 hour and 15 mins.

A masterpiece still in operation, these 9 locks that follow one another, you should not hesitate to visit this place. In excellent condition and very well laid out, you can follow the paths along the canal and arrive near the very beautiful and old bridge. From Toulouse, the Canal du Midi reaches Béziers via a 54-kilometer-long reach (a section of canal without locks). Over this distance, the canal remains at an altitude of 31.54 meters. But at Fonseranes, the canal must descend a steep 25-meter drop to reach the Orb, a necessary passage for boats heading to Agde. To establish the connection between the canal and the Orb, an extraordinary lock was built. Thanks to a successful initial experiment in Castelnaudary, Riquet knew that the secret lay in a lock with multiple chambers. Faced with the significant difference in altitude, Riquet and his works director decided to add eight chambers, twice as many as those of the Saint-Roch lock in Castelnaudary ! Work on the Fonseranes lock began in 1667 and was completed in 1680. The structure is impressive! At 315 meters long and with a total drop of 21.18 meters, this lock ladder is the largest ever built in France ...

A rather exceptional engineering feat built in the 17th century to create a navigable route from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean. In addition to being a spectacular series of locks in short succession, the canal has a tunnel, several cool bridges including one for the canal to cross above the river. I recommend obtaining details about the history to appreciate it best. Boat tours are long if you take the roundtrip, might be best to join a tour only do the way back down, going towards the Mediterranean.

A wonderful feat of engineering. Lovely and informative video in the information centre ( 3 Euro) Watching the boats pass through the locks, very interesting - especially when one of the gates won't shut. Pleasent walk from Beziers, through the old port area, which is going to be restored and across the old town bridge.

Been here a coupke of times before. Now you can only walk on one side of them but still nice and its actually better for taking photos without a lot of people.

A dream come true passing through the Fonseranes. Absolutely a marvel and one of the best parts of the Canal du Midi. It takes about 45 minutes to pass through with timed entry in the morning and afternoon depending on direction.

Very beautiful place, dated back to the 13th century. You can actually climb to the top of the tower to have a bird view of the city. On the way there you will reach a balcony where you can see the church better as well.

Beautiful cathedral well worth visiting. Be sure to also visit the peaceful cloisters. There is currently an art exhibition there.

A magnificent emblem of Béziers, visible from afar, as if perched atop the Roman and medieval ramparts of the ancient city. Indeed, on the "Béziers acropolis," the majestic and austere Cathedral of Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Celse watches over the city. Anchored on a rocky promontory, overlooking the city, the Southern Gothic-style building stands on the remains of a Roman temple and a Romanesque church destroyed and burned during the Crusade against the Cathars in 1209 by the troops of the King and the Pope, commanded by Arnaud Amaury. Today, the cathedral is dominated by a 48-meter-high square tower topped by a turret housing an iron campanile with a late 18th-century bell. The upper part, dating from the 15th century, is adorned with columns, each base of which represents a human face. The bell tower houses a 4-ton bell named after Mary, cast by François Granier, the second most important bell in the region after the bell of Montpellier Cathedral. Numerous gargoyles, some requiring renovation, adorn the cathedral walls. Richly crafted 14th-century ironwork grilles protect the choir's stained-glass windows. Impressive in its size, the building houses 14th-century frescoes, a splendid 17th-century organ case, and a large rose window with a diameter of ten meters. Its magnificent grand organ is installed on a gallery at the end of the nave, whose organ case, in the Louis XIII style and the work of Guillaume Martois, dates from 1633. Its instrumental part also dates largely from the 17th century. It features Romanesque columns and capitals, vestiges of the Romanesque cathedral, but the majority of the columns date from the Gothic period. The transverse arches supporting the vault are from the 14th century. The supports of the galleries, located in the nave, near the choir, feature friezes with triglyphs and metopes. These friezes are imitations of the degenerate Gallo-Roman style, dating from the Romanesque period (12th century). The choir contains ancient stained-glass windows from the Gothic period. It was extensively remodeled in the 18th century in the Baroque style with a red marble colonnade running along the apse wall and framing the statues of the four evangelists, a staff glory, and a polychrome marble altar. Above the stalls are six large paintings. Three of them are signed Thierry and depict scenes from the life of Moses; the other three are works by the Montpellier painter Raoux and show scenes from the lives of Constantine and his mother, Saint Helena. The sacristy was built in 1443 by Bishop William of Montjoie, at the same time as the chapter house, and the walls are partly covered with ancient frescoes, restored in 1917. These frescoes were seriously damaged during the Wars of Religion, then coated with a whitewash that had to be removed later. They date from the 14th and 15th centuries and adorn the walls of many chapels: the Chapel of the Holy Spirit and the Chapel of the Dead in particular.

Incredible place with great architecture and calm energy there. Great place to visit if you are in Beziers.

The cathedral is very beautiful and transmits so much peace. The staff is friendly, unfortunately that day there were two weddings and we couldn't get into the top of the cathedral. Everything else, a must-see place in Béziers

Magnificent cathedral! The most beautiful I have ever visited. Splendid paintings, paintings telling the incredible story of Jesus. I love it. The stained glass windows are incredible. The view is breathtaking from the outside.I recommend you visit this while passing through Béziers. The city is beautiful and very old. She is attached to her history.

Nice visit for this town. We were on the road trip and had an afternoon break here, good foods and beautiful old buildings

Great verity of food and drink options! However, the one that stands out is the fresh seafood spot. Great presentation, delicious flavours and great customer service. Highly recommend!

Absolutely a wonderful place where you can enjoy delicious, affordable, yet refined food. The foie gras for just €8 was outstanding, and the wine selection is fantastic. There’s a great variety of cuisines — seafood, cheeses, meats, and more. Highly recommend this spot for a truly enjoyable meal!

An important stop for a bite to eat during your day in Beziers, the people who serve the place are very friendly. The place is clean and doesn't smell bad. I had to go during a medieval festival, so there was music but it's appreciated. I recommend visiting it calmly

We visited this once vibrant marked 8 years ago. After the rearrangement in 2024 it looks and feels like the most sterile French food exhibition. It has been deprived of any charm.

Had an excellent lunch time snack here. A very tasty sandwich, followed by equally delicious cake. Quite difficult to find somewhere to sit, but worth the effort.

Interesting market but nothing really authentic as few years ago ... the atmosphere can be good on weekends. Surrounded by the hotel de Cassagne and other beautiful buildings and coffee shops

The food was excellent! The cost for food was very reasonable. Will definitely be back.

Such a great meal In a beautiful restaurant. Service was great. Wonderful to sit outside and just enjoy the summer evening. We had some excellent oysters and the fillet steak that followed was cooked to perfection. Pricing was on the higher end but totally reflective of the qualifying produce. Will come again!

Our party of 5 ordered 11 dishes and we enjoyed them all. Portions were not large, but enough for each of us to have a taste of the delicious food. The service was friendly and attentive enough. Decor was interesting. We would go here again.

At the recommendation of Chateau Raissac, we ventured into Beziers for dinner as a last minute decision. A reservation was necessary as it was very busy. A warm welcome set the tone for a great dining experience. Set in an older building that has been purpose built to accommodate a central kitchen, we were seated promptly, although we arrived early. Pre dinner drinks were cold and refreshing, and the food we chose did not disappoint. We shared the tuna and lamb dishes which were both tasty and generous in portion size. Topped off with churro for dessert, we enjoyed a great meal and experience as we matched the expert chefs go about their work. This was probably the best meal we have so far enjoyed over the last month in France.

From the moment we arrived at Pica -Pica we were warmly welcomed by a very attentive hostess, setting the tone for a wonderful dining experience. Our server, Mathieu, was exceptional knowledgeable in recommending the top cuisine from appetizers to main dish, he was friendly, and truly elevated our evening. We started with the house specialty hummus, which was beautifully plated and full of bold, fresh flavors. The goat cheese ravioli was delicate and rich, a perfect balance. For the main course, we chose the cod dish, which was an absolute standout. The presentation was artistic, and the flavors were nothing short of exquisite, each bite a delight to the palate. Whether you’re local or visiting Béziers, we highly recommend making a stop at Pica Pica. The service, atmosphere, and cuisine all come together to create an unforgettable dining experience.

Central location with convenient public parking. Warm welcome. Imaginative and delicious small plates/tapas served promptly. Lots of variety to fulfil various tastes, both savoury and sweet. Worthy of Michelin recommendation. Most enjoyable experience.

Thank you Pica Pica. The staff were great with the children. Thank you. We will be back.

A place with marvelous food, I cannot recommend it enough. We enjoyed it very much as a group of six.

I loved the place, it is very quiet and with a lot of shade. It feels like a safe and clean place. Ideal for taking a break during your tour of Béziers

A beautiful park in the heart of Beziers. A peaceful spot to sit and watch the city go by, visit the parrots, listen to the water, or watch the birds.

Beautiful gardens, fountains, sculptures. Quite hilly though! Gardens very well kept and paths tidy and litter free. Great place to wander around for an hour or so. (Note that my wife lay down for a nap on one of the benches for 20 minutes or so and later discovered many insect bites so beware!)

Beautiful park in the middle of the city . We came in summer and was so hot so it was nice to seat in a shadow in the park

Beautiful park in the city center. It has a playground, animals, interesting plants, lots of space and a public toilet. The playground is pretty packed though.

It's a lovely park, lots of benches to sit or take shade. I use it most days from Gare Béziers to the upper town but it is steep. Fairly peaceful with fountains and lovely plants

Beautiful gardens and park with plenty of benches and shade on a hot day. From the station, take the underpass and the entrance is just in front of the war memorial. The pathways are quite steep. There is a children's play area and a small lake with a water feature.

Very nice location and good food. Was very happy with the place, until I overheard the waiters criticising us for our order. According to them we were bad eaters, which I would disagree taken that we ordered two kid menus, several tapas, drinks, and coofees for a party of two adults and two children. I found their comment very unprofessional and disrespectful, especially taken that we are a foreign family speaking another language but bilingual in French.

A nice menu. Good choice. Freshly prepared. A little bit of a long wait for our mains. No real issue as we weren’t in a rush. The confit pork belly was excellent. Polite and engaging staff.

Ordered an entrecôte and a burger, after a starter. The starter did come, the main arrived after 1 hour when we were already in the line to pay the bill. Additionally, they don't seem to control the other patrons around the tables and this leads to some unrequested and unnecessary situations. Really not a place that I would recommend.

We had a great lunch here today. Lovely pork with chimichurri and pulled pork. Great value and excellent service.

Fast and very friendly service, and a fun atmosphere. My meal was cooked almost to death, despite ordering medium rare. My wife's Croque Monsieur was very uninspired, and the frites were cold. There are plenty of other options in Les Halles and the neighborhood.

Love the vibe, the food and the whole set-up. If you need some foods for home or just eat it there... And clean toilets

Nice staff, huge portions, take their meat seriously. With pig snout, trotters & ears, raw horse & duck innards on the menu you know you're in France. The food was good.

Le Chameau Ivre ( The Drunken Camel) was described by some loyal clients as the "best restaurant " in Béziers and was looking forward to a meal here a second time. For dinner, it's either a Menu Diner for 41 euros or Menu Découverte for 58 euros. Our party of six opted for the Menu diner and one ordered à la carte. For appetizers, the marinated anchovies were very tasty but the mullet carpaccio bland. For main, three of us ordered Scallops ( St. Jacques) with mushrooms. Hmm , the scallops are supposed to be the "star" of the dish but there were a mere three medium sized scallops on a bed of mushrooms and brown coulis, which overpowered the seafood. Moreover, there were pieces of what seemed like prawn crackers, but were not crispy but hard to bite into . This is, for me, a forgettable dish. The others ordered quail with mushrooms, celery and hazelnuts and were highly satisfied with their choice. For dessert, the choco mocha was a 5/5, the Pavlova was short on fruits on coulis ( disappointing) while the Paris Brest Noisette was ho hum. The server who took our orders was very knowledgeable about the dishes but good service ended there. It was on the slow side, especially between the appetizer and the main, most likely because the restaurant had already filled up to the brim. Portions are not generous so beware if you have a huge appetite. 😂 The atmosphere is cozy but a lot of seats are on bar stools with half back support.

This was an amazing dining experience. The food was delectable and the wine offered everything an oenophile could want (a sommelier takes your order even fircwines by the glass). The turbo, peas and Pavlova(dessert) were so special I can't even describe them but if you are in Beziers you should not miss this special place.

Wonderful dishes. Subtle but great combination of flavours. The chocolate mouse dish was amazing.

From the outside, this place looked like a great restaurant. I stopped in for a glass of wine and was offered a local sparkling wine for €8 a glass. Unfortunately, I was really disappointed by the amount they served—it was far too little. I understand not filling the glass completely, but this was barely anything. I mentioned it to the server, and their response was, “It should be like this.” Really? Is that what you truly believe? And beyond that, if a customer expresses dissatisfaction after paying for a service, shouldn’t you try to address the issue? I took the time to write this because the experience genuinely frustrated me.

Fantastic restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing. Great service. Excellent wine list with stunning advices from the sommelier.

Amazing place in center of Béziers where you have a magnitude of wines and other alcoholic drinks. Together with their great tapas it's the perfect place to spend an amazing evening with family or friends. And the service is perfect too (especially Eva)

Wow! The food wine and service were all excellent - so pleased we booked it after a recommendation from chat gpt! Everything was perfect 👌

It was fully booked when we arrived so we asked the hostess if we could wait outside in case somebody finished early. We were in luck and were seated quite quickly. The food was well prepared and our hostess was wonderful. We totally enjoyed our visit. Thank you!

Great restaurant in an ideal location right beside the cathedral. So nice to sit outside on the terrace and watch the sun set . We ate there 2 nights ( the other time we sat out on the back terrace which is also lovely) . The staff are great , the food and wine excellent and pricing good value.Nice extra touches like a complimentary limoncello at the end of the meal .

This place is wonderful, charming and adorable. And they serve excellent food! I had the squid, really delicious. The surroundings are lovely, inside has a nostalgic vibe and there is a fab walled terrace out the back. It’s tardis-like in how deceptively big it is inside. The waitress could not have been more friendly and welcoming and was very willing to enjoy language some translation banter. Nothing was too much trouble. The menu had several meat and fish dishes but also some pasta and a large selection of pizzas. Something for everyone. Very good value for money.

Staff were very accommodating and brought out an extra table to fit us in for the evening. The food was amazing (we had the steak entrecôte and tagliatelle puttanesca), as was the service. Would recommend.

Had a great dinner here recently. We were the only ones in the dining room as everyone else was out on the terrace, but it was too cold for us. I had the duck, which was fabulous and a huge big serving and my husband had the pizza Albanti, also very large, but he managed to eat it and loved it. No room for desserts unfortunately. The two ladies running the restaurant are delightful and warm, efficient but fun. Great night.

The best Magret de Canard in Béziers. Go the extra mile and order the pepper sauce. Excellent and friendly service.

After a little search we found Les Louis, (it is under the road, look for the statue ). We arrived late for our table, but was greeted with a big smile from the chef. We were shown to our table in a beautiful little rustic courtyard. Our waitress, Cecile was superb and helpful. The four of us had excellent meals, us ladies had pizzas to die for and the boys one had a steak he said was the best in Beziers and the other had veal Milanese. Only one minor suggestion, we ordered a mushroom sauce as the veal came without one. Would have loved a tomato sauce as an option. Just a small thing. We will make Les Louis a fortnightly stop from now on.

A perfect lunch just across from the train station. The €39 set lunch menu is a bargain. Good wine selection including half bottles. Each course was perfectly timed and a visual delight. A symphony of textures and flavours.

We enjoyed a superb meal while on holidays in Beziers. Every dish was amazing and perfect portions. The selection of cheese was fabulous and the chefs tasters in between courses a lovely surprise. Highly recommend this restaurant!

Had an absolutely formidable meal here. The atmosphere, the service, the food, the wine, everything was 11/10. I will throughly recommending this restaurant!

Amazing resturant. All the dishes are unic, rich and so French quisin. Entries,predishese and prediserts also served in addition to the meal. The service is excellent. And it was exciting to talk and thank the Sheff at the end of the meal

Stopped off for an evening meal en route to Spain. Booked in advance. Optimal rapport between value and quality. Discrete atmosphere. Outstanding chef. A harmonious culinary journey. Impeccable service. Quite extraordinary!

Extraordinary experience. Tasteful restaurant with divine food and excellent service

Excellent Good food and Wine in a relaxed atmosphere. A selection of French cheeses beyond the normal selection. Everything framed with an excellent service. Special thanks to the waiter for selection of wine to go with the spring menu.