Basilica of Saint-Aphrodise
Basilique Saint-Aphrodise
An ancient church dedicated to Béziers' first bishop, with an underground burial chamber and a Roman stone sarcophagus as its main highlights.
Saint-Aphrodise is one of the oldest religious sites in Béziers. It is said to stand on the spot where the city's first bishop was martyred, and its surviving architecture blends Romanesque and Gothic elements. The most prized feature inside is a late Roman marble sarcophagus carved with a hunting scene, along with the underground burial chamber. Few tourists come, and the setting is quiet, so it is worth a stop in the northern part of the old town for visitors interested in church architecture.
Opening hours
Limited hours; check on site
Nearby sights
- Église de la Madeleine, Béziers
- Allées Paul Riquet
- Halles de Béziers
- Béziers Cathedral
- Musée du Biterrois
- Plateau des Poètes
- Pont Vieux (Béziers)
- Orb Aqueduct