Garibaldi Square

The Place Garibaldi, in Béziers

The Place Garibaldi is a lively square of the centre of Béziers, a place of life and conviviality. The Béziers audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this southern crossroads, which pays tribute to the hero of Italian unity.

The convivial square of the Italian hero

The Place Garibaldi is one of the lively squares of the centre of Béziers, a pleasant place of life in the heart of the town. It bears the name of Giuseppe Garibaldi, the famous hero of the Risorgimento, the epic that led to the unification of Italy in the nineteenth century. A popular and revolutionary figure, defender of liberties, Garibaldi is honoured in numerous towns of the Midi of France, where his memory remains vivid. The square, lined with fine façades, cafés, shops and terraces, is a place of meeting and strolling prized by the people of Béziers. As often in the Midi, life takes place in the open air, in a convivial and sunny atmosphere. A place of passage and stop along the walk in the centre, the Place Garibaldi participates in the animation and the charm of Béziers.

What to see

Here you enjoy the lively square of the centre, lined with fine façades, cafés, shops and terraces, a convivial meeting place with a southern and sunny atmosphere, which pays tribute to Giuseppe Garibaldi, the hero of Italian unity. The Place Garibaldi participates in the charm of Béziers. It is a pleasant stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Place Garibaldi lies in the heart of Béziers, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public space; the cafés, shops and terraces have their own hours. It is particularly lively during the day and in the evening.

Who does the Place Garibaldi pay tribute to in Béziers?

To Giuseppe Garibaldi, the famous hero of the Risorgimento that led to the unification of Italy in the nineteenth century, a popular figure and defender of liberties honoured in numerous towns of the Midi of France.

Where is the Place Garibaldi of Béziers?

In the heart of Béziers, in France.