A prominent feature of Villeneuve-lès-Béziers is the Canal du Midi. It runs through the centre of the town and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
Those who choose Villeneuve-lès-Béziers as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment there.
Waterways and paths
Visitors can walk along the banks of the Canal du Midi from Villeneuve-lès-Béziers in the direction of Béziers. In Villeneuve-lès-Béziers, the Canal du Midi also has a protected nautical mooring area with berths, drinking water and sanitary facilities. In the direction of Cers, a section of the cycle path along the Canal du Midi has been developed. The Pont-Canal of the Canal du Midi provides a crossing to the centre of Villeneuve-lès-Béziers.
Culture and history
The Church of Saint-Étienne is a Romanesque church built in the 10th century. The first known text mentioning the Church of Saint-Étienne in Villeneuve-lès-Béziers dates from 1160. Its historic inventory includes an organ inside the church.
The Tour du Château is the surviving part of the former residence of the local lords. It has been restored and is maintained by the municipality. The former town hall of Villeneuve-lès-Béziers was built in 1780 and now houses an exhibition hall. Remains of medieval fortification walls have been preserved in the historic centre.
Nature and wine
Villeneuve-lès-Béziers is part of the “Est et Sud de Béziers” Natura 2000 site. In the Orb plain, this area includes habitats for birds, including vineyards suitable for songbirds.
The “Entre Canal du Midi et vignobles” route is an easy-to-follow loop marked with yellow waymarkers. In the territory of Villeneuve-lès-Béziers, the Oenorando® “Entre Canal du Midi et Vignoble” trail leads visitors to discover the landscapes and the mosaic-like diversity of grape varieties. The vineyards stretch along the banks of the Canal du Midi and belong to the IGP Pays d’Oc and IGP Coteaux de Béziers designations.
Local life
The Alma Cersius wine cellar in Villeneuve-lès-Béziers bears the “Vignobles & Découvertes” label. Traders at the Villeneuve-lès-Béziers market offer fresh produce.
