Béziers – for wine tasting weekends, France
For wine tasting holidays, France is the obvious location. And Béziers - sitting at the heart of a huge winegrowing area, is one of the most attractive destinations for wine-themed vacations, whether you’re looking for full-blown summer holidays in France, or just a city break in Europe.
Béziers has been an important winemaking centre for centuries…Grapevines “Vitis vinifera” are said to have existed in the South of France since the Pliocene period… therefore, before the existence of Man! The first vineyards of Gaul developed around two towns: Béziers and Narbonne.
Today, the 107,800 hectares of vineyards, the largest in the world, have shaped the landscape and the history of the town.
Béziers has not forgotten its title from last century of the “capital of wine”. For the past twenty years, in order to change its standing in the world of wine, it has altered its methods to produce premium quality wines instead of mass produced. A successful conversion!
Béziers produces greatly appreciated and world famous wines. Without a doubt it is a land of wine, but it also a land of great wines.
Today, the region offers an exciting selection of wines and territories, with a complete range including Faugères, Minervois, Saint Chinian, Coteaux du Languedoc, Terrasses de Béziers and Vins de Pays d’Oc, enough to satisfy even the most delicate palates.
In France, wine tasting holidays don't get much better than this!