Beziers starts with a cascade of nine locks, one of the main tourist and cyclist attractions. The tourist office is located at the top of the locks. Many boats lined up for the crossing which is open just à few times per day in each direction. they allot two hours for the passage of the queue.

Gazpacho andoulu for lunch. Another nice presentation. this time two scoops of a simple lemon sorbet. Very refreshing.

Two other big attractions here. The she of the city and, of course, the cathedral.

Locally they claim 2000 years of existence. Celts, Greeks and Romans for sure. Lots of evidence for the later three. 1209 massacre by the crusaders said to have killed 20000 and the natural decline of an old city. Wine and wool in the 19-20 centuries have restored some of the city.

St. Nazaire, beheaded, sainted cathedral at the high point of the city. Good view. Another short nave but with very different frontispiece. Tall imposing and as planned designed to awe. The organ was playing and sounds improve as well, sat a while.

Dinner, fruit des mers, without the little grey tiny shrimps or the miniscule snails. Even though Bobby disagrees the oysters are tasty with lemon and the shallot-vinegar.

The ritual of kissing. Seems to have changed, I have been observing carefully. Either two or a handshake. Have not seen one or three.

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