What is Pezenas famous for?

Ancient Languedoc capital Pézenas has a impressive amount of old luxury mansions from XVI -XVIIth century. During almost two centuries, Pézenas was under the Montmorency family protection than the Prince de Conti. It gave enormous power and attraction to the city which became a place to be for wealthy people.

What department is Pezenas in?

Hérault

Pézenas
Department	Hérault
Arrondissement	Béziers
Canton	Pézenas
Intercommunality	Hérault Méditerranée

How old is Pezenas?

From the 1 century CE, Pézenas (Piscennae) developed into a neo-Roman town, recognized by Rome as a true municipality. It also became a strategic point on the roads leading from Agde to Lodève, and Montagnac to Béziers. Many Roman-Gaul remains provide proof of intensive wine making activity since the olden days.

Is Pezenas a nice place to live?

Pezenas has always been a wealthy town and the many mansion houses in the historic centre of the town help make it unquestionably the prettiest town in the South of France. We absolutely love visiting Pezenas. In the centre of the town there are some beautiful old streets unchanged over the last 5 centuries.

How far is Pezenas from the sea?

Pézenas is a small town of about 9000 inhabitants, located between Béziers and Montpellier, 20 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea.

What is it like to live in Pezenas?

Pezenas is also a short drive to the coast, with excellent beaches just 25 mins away. Pezenas is surrounded by vineyards and has excellent transport connections. Pezenas has a good range of shops, supermarkets, banks, restaurants, pharmacies, etc and there is an active social scene all year around.

What is Pezenas like to live in?

If living somewhere relatively cheaply with a high quality of life is what you are looking for, then Pezenas has plenty to offer. The immediate vicinity has rivers to swim in, gorges to discover, vineyards to admire, charming circular villages and many affordable places to eat well.

How far is Pezenas from the beach?

Pezenas is also a short drive to the coast, with excellent beaches just 25 mins away.

Does Pezenas have a train station?

Coming by train to Pezenas: The nearest train station is at Beziers (25 mins away), served by the TGV fast trains from Paris which only take 4 hours, as well as trains from places along the coast like Monaco.