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Gazette 99
BEZIERS 8-11 July 2011
The C14th CE romanesque Cathedral Sainte-Navaire
Beziers has many attractive old buildings including the C19 CE Municipal Theatre (
left)
The old covered market Les Halles / The tower of Madeleine Church
Derek at the Farmers Market in Place de la Madeleine / Inside the historic Sainte Madeleine Church
Originally built on a C4th CE rampart it has been modified & renovated a number of times, the tower dating from the C14th CE
In 1209 CE, a large number of people sheltering from the Crusaders were burned to death as Cathars in the church
More views of the church
Sheila & Derek enjoying refreshing half litres of Leffe beer opposite Les Halles
The old balconied buildings reminded us of the French Quarter in New Orleans
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Photographs © Derek & Sheila Henderson 2011