Attractions Bédarieux

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Lookout, Pic du Tantajo

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The Pic du Tantajo is the highest point (518 metres high) overlooking the town of Bédarieux, the plain of Béziers to the Mediterranean, the hills of Faugères, the Caroux, and the Orb valley. On the top of the mountain there is an orientation table with a panoramic view point and a large number of antennas, television and telephone. The legend goes that in ancient times there a creature who lived on the Pic du Tantajo, named the Bédarasque. She had a witches head, a bats body and a snakes tai [more]

Restaurants, Le Chantier

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This restaurant - grill is situated on the main road coming into Bédarieux from Clermont l'Herault. Although it is slightly out of town, it is very popular in the summer due to its large terrace which can seat large groups. Fresh seafood is served, as well as meat dishes and a variety of snacks including hamburgers, pizza, pasta and salad. A wide variety of local wines are available. The indoor restaurant is of a good size, with a long bar. The terrace is shaded by palm trees and straw pa [more]

Restaurants, La Forge

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La Forge is situated in the town centre of Bédarieux, just opposite the "maison des arts" and the library (mediateque). Traditional menus from 15 to 35 euros are proposed. Sea food, cassolet or foie gras "maison" along with other local traditional products are served with local wines. The restaurant has a bar, a large shady terrace and a car park. It is open all year around, except for the last three weeks of January, and the last two weeks of November. It is also closed on Monday lunch time [more]

Other Places of Interest, Bédarieux Viaduct

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The viaduct of Bédarieux was built in 1853 to link Béziers to Graissessac, where there were major coal mines. One train could pass at a time over the viaduct, which is today closed off to the public by a metal fence. The rails have been removed, and grass covers the viaduct. This impressive 37 arched viaduct crosses the valley of the Orb river and further on, after a long tunnel through the mountain, it crosses the Vebre stream. The Orb crossing part of the viaduct mesures 710 metres.

Restaurants, Le Palais de Bédarieux

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Church / Cathedral / Monastery, Church of Saint-Alexandre

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The church of Saint-Alexandre at Bédarieux was first built around the 12th century, although it was since destroyed, and rebuilt around the 17th century. Fragments of the walls have also been dated from the 15th century. There is, in the church, a Puget organ, which dates from the end of the 19th century. This church is where most of Bédarieux masses take place, as well as funerals and marriages. The outer doors are open all year, however, other than during ceremonies, there are inner metal g [more]

Park / Botanical Gardens, Natural Regional Park of the High Languedoc

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The Natural Regional Park of the Haut-Languedoc was created in 1973, and spreads over 92 communes of the Hérault and Tarn departments. It is situated at the southern point of the Massif Central, a zone of mid height mountains which cover 260,000 acres over a territory which is shared between the Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrenees regions. The park is divided into seven zones: the Black mountain, Sidobre, the mounts of Lacaune, the Caroux, the mounts of Orb, the plateau of the lakes and vi [more]