Welcome to a typical Mediterraneanvillage and vineyard. Bize-Minervois encapsulates the art of living in the south, with its olive groves, vineyards, verdant little river (the Cesse), not forgetting its medieval streets and charming cafés.
Right next to the heart of the village are the starting points of some magnificent walks that will allow you to gain height. Food lovers won't want to miss a chance to visit the Oulibo olive oil mill, or a wine-tasting stop in one of the local wine estates.
Go back in time...
Already in prehistoric times, humans must have liked it in Bize, with its natural resources (water, the river Cesse and dozens of resurgences) and protection (caves)... In fact, they never left!
The Romans and then the Visigoths established themselves here, as demonstrated by the small fortified "Boussecos" tower just outside the village.
Etienne Belondrade - VOST Studio
Georges Souche mairie - camping de Bize
A medieval village
With its narrow streets, circular layout and the remains of gates and ramparts, the village as it stands today was clearly built in the Middle Ages.
The large building by the river's edge is a former royal cloth factory from the time of Louis XIV.
Georges Souche mairie - camping de Bize
Walking by the plant nurseries and the river
Be sure to do the hike that starts out from the village, then along the river before climbing upwards... On sunny days, you can even finish off with a swim!
Etienne Belondrade VOST Studio
Hiking: the "Sentinel de la Cesse" route
The walks in Bize-Minervois are ideal in the springtime to enjoy nature's scents: pine, thyme, rosemary...
Georges Souche mairie - camping de Bize
In the summer, you can swim in the river Cesse right in the heart of the village.
Enjoy the shade of the pines and the coolness of the river.
Etienne Belondrade VOST Studio
The Cesse is a haven of peace.
Sport, History, Nature and Gastronomy
Fill up on discoveries
Although only a small village, Bize-Minervois is big on activities, including:
The discovery of the Oulibo olive oil mill which offers a tasting tour, a treasure hunt for childrenand a workshop-game based on the tapenade olive spread!
ountry rides on electric scooters (or bicycles) with Big Up Cycling... off the beaten path!
