Pezenas
Pezenas is a town in the Herault department of Languedoc-Roussillon region, 20 kilometres north-east of Beziers.
One of my favourite towns of this area and well worth the trip inland to visit it. Pezenas has a nice attractive old town, unspoiled by modern development, with narrow streets to explore as well as some grand 17th century houses. Its town centre was one of the first in France to be protected as an historic monument.
Look out for the magnificent detail as you amble through the lanes. There are example of lovely stone detail to windows and doors, lovely wrought iron balconies and stone staircases. The Hotel Jacques Coeur, the Hotel Carion de Nizas and the Hotel de Lacoste are all buildings to look out for. There is even a well preserved Jewish ghetto in the town dating from the middle ages. The tourist Office offers guided tours of the town to help you make the most of a visit. The tourist office was once the barbers shop and it was here apparently that Moliere dreamed up some of the characters for his plays.
During the evening wander through the old town and you will find a number of inviting restaurants to tempt you.
The church of Saint-Jean-de-Bébian is classified as a historic monument, and the other main church - the church of Saint-Ursule also merits a visit. The town is also reputed for its antique and bric-a-brac shops.
The town is especially proud of its association with Moliere, who brought his troupe to the town on several occasions, and has a monument to commemorate the fact by the reputed sculptor Jean-Antoine Anjelbert. As a consequence, each summer Pezenas plays host to the Mirondela de l'Arte, and music and street entertainment takes over the town.
Not to be missed when you are at Pezenas is the nearby (12 km) Abbey at Valmagne, a classified historic monument and very beautiful abbey and cloister.
The market day is Saturday in Pezenas.
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Tourist Classifications for Pezenas
- Listed as "Plus Beaux Detour" town in France (ie recommended stopover place)
Places to visit near Pezenas, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Pezenas.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
17 km: Agde (Town and resort) 26 km: Beziers (importanttown) 26 km: Bouzigues (Town, Etang de Thau) 24 km: Cap d'Agde (Naturist resort) 19 km: Cirque de Moureze (Dolomite rock formations) 20 km: Etang de Thau (Lagoon,) 21 km: Loupian (Town,Etang de thau) 16 km: Marseillan (Town,Etang de thau) 20 km: Meze (Town,Etang de Thau)
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