The 654 "Béziers - La Salvetat-sur-Agout" liO bus takes you for a drink and a breath of fresh air, from the Hérault plains and its winemaking villages to the Haut-Languedoc and its peaks, lakes, forests and sparkling water!
Places to eat and sleep at each stop
39 min from Béziers. Stop: Château The leisurely and laidback village comes to life on Thursdays and Sundays with a lovely market in the shade of the plane trees on the Promenade.
Whilst in the AOP Saint-Chinian designation, don't miss your chance to visit La Maison des Vins and pick up local wine at winery prices. Find out more.
1 hr 4 from Béziers. Stop: Foirail. (See 682-685) Saint-Pons-de-Thomières is known as "the city of marble" and full of listed heritage sites. Travel back in time at the Musée de Préhistoire, visit Saint Pons de Cimiez Cathedral, the biggest Romanesque cathedral in Occitanie, and explore the streets lined with traditional shops and lintels.
The town is a foodie favourite where local produce is celebrated every year at two major events: the Pig Festival in February and Chestnut Festival on the last weekend in October. Find out more.
1 hr 33 from Béziers. Stop: Esplanade des Troubadours (NB: 1 arrival/day, 2 departures/day) From the first pilgrims on the Way of St James, its role as a medieval "sauveté" (safe haven) up to its fizzy mineral water, take a trip back in time through 1000 years of the town's history.
The eco-friendly holiday resort is the start point for fabulous hikes and MTB rides. Raviège Lake and Bouldouïres leisure centre are 2km from the village. Water sports (SUP, sailing, canoeing, pedalos, permit-free boat hire etc.), treetop adventure, picnic tables and more. Everything you need for the ultimate chill-out! Find out more