Those planning a stay in Cazouls-Lès-Béziers that combines local history and wine experiences will find clearly distinct highlights: the Beffroi, also known as the Tour de l’horloge, and Saint Saturnin Church, as well as a museum, wine cellars and activities at the wine estates. In the town, the history of the Beffroi and the church takes centre stage; at the estates, experiences include learning about winemaking, tastings and activities in the vineyards. In addition, a Voie verte runs through the town and offers a cycling route with a clearly specified circuit as another highlight.

The Beffroi and the church: two historical highlights

The Beffroi, also called the Tour de l’horloge, served as the municipal administration of Cazouls-Lès-Béziers until the French Revolution. A bell tower was added in 1723. At its top is a bell dating from 1629, which was used to warn the population in the event of danger or a fire. The tower thus combines a former municipal function with a specific warning role.

Saint Saturnin Church adds its own long history to these highlights: it dates back to the end of the first millennium and is listed as a historic monument. Its furnishings include a listed main altar made by Ercuis Orfèvrerie in 1878 from gilded copper and enamel. The workshop is based in Lyon. Visitors can therefore explore different aspects of history in the town: the Beffroi’s former municipal function and the church’s long history, including a dated altar.

Wine estates: a museum, cellars and tastings

Domaine Castan has a winegrowers’ museum that is open to everyone. Check the specific visitor arrangements before your visit. The guided tour of the Musée des Émile vigneron focuses on the work of the winegrower and a hundred-year-old wine cellar. A guided wine tasting takes you through the museum and wine cellar in four stages. The experiences thus combine a museum visit, an informative guided tour and a tasting in their own distinct ways. Also check the dates and reservation requirements when planning your visit.

At Domaine des 3 Angles, the visitor experience includes a walk through the vineyards, a tour of the wine cellars and a puzzle to solve. The vineyard walk passes through the vineyards on the estate’s land in Cazouls-Lès-Béziers. The family also invites visitors to enjoy a sociable tasting of the estate’s products at a gourmet table in the wine cellar courtyard. Compared with Castan, the experience here centres on the vineyards, wine cellars and puzzle, complemented by the tasting offered by the family. Reservation details may change; check them before your visit.

Considering the Voie verte as a cycling route

The Voie verte Malpas – Cazouls-lès-Béziers – Saint-Chinian runs through Cazouls-lès-Béziers and continues towards Cessenon and Saint-Chinian. Its total distance is 46 kilometres there and back. For cyclists, it complements visits to churches and wine estates with a route whose circuit distance is clearly specified. Check local route conditions before setting off. This will help you weigh up historical highlights, wine-estate experiences that depend on dates, and a cycling route with a stated distance when planning your stay.

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