Bize showing its autumn colours and a view of the River
Cesse
This is taken looking down from the Pech, one of the
hills/redges that surrounds Bize
About the Village
Bize-Minervois is arguably the prettiest village in the
renowned Minervois wine growing area. It is situated on the
River Cesse – the house is only a 2 minute stroll from the
river pool which provides unique safe swimming.
A natural
swimming pool has been created within the bed of the river.
There is a grassed area and a pebbled ‘beach’ with a
life guard on duty between 1.30 pm and 7 pm every day
during the summer months. The water is tested by the local
authorities and is constantly being refreshed as the river
flows downstream. At the edge of the pool, there is a small
crêperie, with seating.
The village is very well serviced.
• 3 restaurants
• 2 general stores
• 2 hair salons
• wine shop
• butcher
•
post office
• café/bar
• excellent bakery
• pharmacy
• beautician
• local cinema in the village hall
• medical centre
At one time, the hills surrounding Bize were famous
for growing garlic. Now these terraces are overgrown,
returned to woodland or put to use as vineyards.
The river
was used to power the mill at the Logis de
Colbert - a factory that produced flags and textiles
for Louis XVII.
At the centre of the walled village is the church that
dates back to the 13th century.
The Surrounding Area
2
kilometres from Bize, just off the main road between
Beziers and Carcassonne, you will find l’Oulibo, a
cooperative that produces some of the best olives and olive
oils in France.
Bize is part of the Minervois region that
includes the village of Minerve 10kms to the north which
was the site of a famous siege by Simon de Montfort and the
consequent martyrdom of the Cathars.
Nearby are Beziers
(35 minutes) and Narbonne (25 minutes) with cathedrals,
excellent markets, shops, museums, and much more.
Ten minutes drive further are the sandy beaches of the
Mediterranean that run from Cap d'Agde to Gruissan, and
further north and south.
Bize Minervois is situated just
south of the Black Mountains and the Languedoc Regional
National Park, on the edge of the flat plain of the
Minervois wine region. It is only a few kilometres from the
Canal du Midi which meanders through the countryside until
it reaches the Mediterranean at Sete.
The Pyrenees Mountains and the Spanish border are less
than a 2 hour drive. The new bridge at Millau is under two
hours away.
The
Olive Festival in Bize is held every year in July. The
village is packed with stalls, with all artisans' products
on sale, as well as Occitane bands and products. February
is the Carnival of Bize- a hugely colourful event with
about 25 floats parading the streets,and climaxed by the
burning of the King of the Carnival in the river bed.
Take a look at the Officila Web-site of Bize-Minervois
http://www.bize-minervois.fr/
Village of Bize Minervois,Languedoc
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