Nice character appartment with lovely views, just steps away from the town center.
EUR 132,000
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Gorgeous village house 95m², 3 bedr, sunny terrace, garage, cellar, peaceful village location
EUR 189,000
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Modern Villa Between Béziers and the Sea
EUR 265,000
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On the banks of the River Orb
Béziers is located on the banks of the River Orb in Languedoc-Roussillon. The second largest town of the department of the Hérault with 80,000 inhabitants, Béziers is a town with a rich historical past. And being only just over six miles from the beach as well as near the mountains, it has a lot to offer those looking for attractively priced property in a good location. You may also have heard of its very successful local rugby team.
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Historical legacies
Béziers was already a fully functioning and vibrant city when the Romans arrived in 35 BC. Since then, however, the town has taken on a new charm and has preserved its Roman feel. The amphitheatre is absent as it was dismantled to provide stone for the city's walls. However, you can still find the pattern of where it existed if you look at the arrangement of houses in the city centre.
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A turbulent past
In 1209, Béziers was under siege by crusaders. The residents were given the option to leave but refused, later resulting in their violent deaths as much of the city burned to the ground. Over the subsequent years, residents attempted to restore Béziers. However, they had to wait until the 19th century until a boom in vineyard harvesting saw the city return to its original affluence and beauty.
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Fruits of the vine
The vineyards now dominate the landscape in the hills around Béziers and provide the main backbone to the city's economy. If you're there on a Friday then make sure you don't forget to visit the impressive flower market. Any other the time of the week, you can still stroll the streets visiting its large number of brasseries and department stores, as well as churches. In the evenings, a number of bars and disco's light up to provide entertainment for both young and old.
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What are the property prices like?
Languedoc-Roussillon is an expensive region and Béziers, being an ever more popular spot, is no exception. However, it does compare favourably to cities of similar size. The city has its own airport but unfortunately does not have many flights from the UK.
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Plenty of choice with flights to the area
Ryanair does, however, fly here from Bristol, three times a week, and a service from Stansted is due to start, for the summer at least (Summer 2008). The surrounding cities of Montpellier, Carcassonne, Perpignan and Nîmes meanwhile all have flights running from the UK, so there is plenty of scope to shop around for cheap flights.
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