The gateway to France's spectacular Languedoc region is the perfect place to hire a car. Once you've left Beziers Airport behind, you're free to discover chocolate box scenery that would otherwise remain the well-kept secret of proud locals. Driving in amongst sweet villages and pretty towns, you'll be struck by magnificent sights and fascinating cultural centres. Whether you choose to step back in time in a centuries' old town or marvel at intricate works of art in one of the city's wonderful galleries, you'll find hiring a car in Beziers makes your time in Beziers a whole lot more interesting and enjoyable. With so much to see and do in the area it's hard to know what to see and do first. The following is a handy guide that has been drawn up to help you discover the best of Beziers.

Beziers Airport Mini Guide:

Béziers Cap d'Agde Airport is situated 12km to the southeast of Beziers, covenient to the Languedoc's most popular tourist attractions. The airport is served by a number of international airlines including Airlinair and Ryanair.

Things To See/Do in Beziers:

Located in the beautiful Languedoc region of France, Béziers offers visitors a range of interesting attractions. Although renowned for its wine and bullfighting, the city also has a rich history that is reflected in its beautiful architecture. The beautifully Romanesque Cathédrale St-Nazaire dates back to the thirteenth century and offers magnificent views of the city from its viewing deck. Béziers's wonderful Musée des Beaux Artes is another must-see attraction, offering fantastic exhibits from the likes of Rubens and Delacroix. The surrounding landscape of the Languedoc offers beautifully unspoilt landscapes and dramatic scenery, which offers plenty of scope for exploring by hire car. You never know, if you've brought along your easel and paints, you may even be inspired to paint your own masterpiece while touring the region.

Eating Out in Beziers:

The Languedoc region of France has a delicious cuisine that is the envy of much of France. Dishes worth sampling on your travels in Beziers include cassoulet, (a winter stew of pork, mutton, goose and haricot beans). The Languedoc region is also famous for its seafood and shellfish. Local favourites include bass, tuna, oysters and mussels. Restaurants and eateries in the area are reasonably priced and offer excellent value for money in terms of portion size and choice. Whatever you choose from the menu in Beziers, you're guaranteed to get good value for money.

Day Trips/Events in Beziers:

The city of Beziers is the ideal base from which to explore the myriad towns and villages of the picturesque Languedoc region. Worthwhile Beziers car hire excursions include Rocquebrun, a charming village, situated just 20km to the north of Beziers. Other fine day trip destinations include Villeneurette, Mouréze and Pont du Gard.

Béziers boasts an events programme to match the city's vibrant sense of Joie de Vivre. Special annual highlights include the city's colourful Feria celebrations in mid-August, when bullfighting and street festivals fill the streets with excitement.