Béziers is the world capital of wine. Béziers Fest the weekend of August 15 each year. birthplace of Pierre Paul Riquet who conceived the Canal du Midi: Site 9 locks to visit. Places to visit also: Plateau Park poets Paul Riquet Alleys, Cathedral of St Nazaire, Les Arenes Les Halles, Canal Bridge, Old Port Roman Oppidum Ensérune Bridge, Museum of Béziers, Museum of Fine Arts, Bullfighting Museum , Regional Contemporary art museum in Sérignan.