L'Abbaye de Fontfroide
🎭 Heritage & Culture around Béziers
Occitania, and especially the region around Béziers, is full of cultural and historical treasures to explore all year round. From medieval villages and emblematic monuments to festivals and local traditions, discover a land rich in history, creativity and conviviality.
🏛️ Béziers, a historic city at the heart of Languedoc
Just a few minutes from Les Gîtes de Monte Blanco, Béziers reveals an exceptional heritage.
The Saint-Nazaire Cathedral, perched high on its promontory, overlooks the vineyards and the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The famous Nine Locks of Fonseranes, a masterpiece of 17th-century engineering, are a must-see.
Wander through the old town with its charming streets, shaded squares and historic façades.
🕍 Pézenas, city of art and history
Around twenty minutes away, Pézenas enchants visitors with its unique character. Once the capital of Languedoc's regional estates and a city dear to Molière, Pézenas is today a vibrant hub of craftsmanship and culture.
Its art workshops, antique shops and galleries are perfect for lovers of art and heritage.
Throughout the year, festivals, theatre events and music evenings bring the streets to life.
🕯️ Abbeys and spiritual heritage
Occitania boasts magnificent religious architecture.
The Abbaye de Fontfroide, near Narbonne, is a peaceful Cistercian jewel surrounded by vineyards and garrigue hills.
Closer still, the Romanesque churches of small villages such as Neffiès and Gabian reveal the rural charm and spiritual heritage of the Languedoc.
🎨 Museums, traditions & Occitan lifestyle
To deepen your discovery, several museums showcase the region's art and history:
The Musée du Biterrois tells the story of Béziers and its people.
The Chapy Museum in Pézenas celebrates local craftsmanship.
The Regional Museum of Contemporary Art in Sérignan surprises visitors with its modernity and bold architecture.
Occitan culture is also found in markets, ferias, and wine festivals where music, joy and gastronomy come together in a warm southern atmosphere.
🌞 A heritage to enjoy all year long
Visiting the Languedoc outside the summer season means discovering its monuments and villages in peace and sunshine.
From the Gîtes de Monte Blanco, set out to explore an authentic and vibrant heritage — between the Mediterranean and the hills of Occitania.