At the heart of Hérault, the small city of Pézenas has great visitor appeal with its magnificent old architecture and exceptional crafts. Sculptors, potters, cabinetmakers, glassblowers and so many others contribute to Pézenas' rich heritage.
This treasure is a legacy of the city's glorious past. As the capital of the Estates General of Languedoc in the 16th century, the city enjoyed a golden age: many private mansions were built alongside other sumptuous buildings. Today, you can visit some of them, such as the Lacoste mansion, which houses a very fine rib vaulted vestibule, as well as a magnificent square spiral staircase. The Malibran mansion, meanwhile, is remarkable for its façade decorated with mascarons of smiling female faces. Admire the wrought iron balconies, a reminder of the opulence of the period.
As Languedoc's answer to Versailles, Pézenas welcomed some illustrious personalities, the most famous of whom was Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Molière. As he was not welcome in the French capital, he moved to Pézenas in 1647. In a small square on Place du 14 Juillet, a monument is dedicated to him, created in 1897 by Jean-Antonin Injalbert.
Continue your visit to Pézenas by strolling through the cobbled streets where the old houses - some of which date back to the Middle Ages - are decorated with colourful shutters echoing the bright hues of the art and craft shops. At the House of Crafts (Maison des Métiers d'Art), based in the 17th-century former consular house, you can discover work by creative craftspeople, such as sculptures, jewellery, fashion items, tableware and decorative objects. You can't leave Pézenas without a handmade souvenir! To add a gastronomic touch to your visit, indulge in the succulent petits pâtés de Pézenas (pies with a sweet and savoury mutton filling) from Maison Alary.
Pézenas is a small town of about 9000 inhabitants, located between Béziers and Montpellier, 20 minutes from the Mediterranean Sea. The pedestrian historic center, well saved, and its picturesque streets make it a must visit in Herault. You will find in the year of artisans, antique shops, festivals and animations.
The discovery of the historic heart of this ancient city of fairs, Molière of living place and his illustrious theater is a delight, a return in history. In the picturesque setting of its architectural heritage and its craft shops, it still cultivates passion for theater and the performing arts.
Stroll through the picturesque downtown of this city of art and history, admire the sumptuous mansions, and detours charming cobbled streets, come and discover the many stalls run by local craftsmen.
Near the vineyard, it is also a starting point to discover the wines of Languedoc terroir Pézenas, Picpoul de Pinet, Faugères and Wine country.
Specialties: berlingots Pézenas, artisanal patties Pézenas. Many restaurants, snack bars, ice cream parlors, bakeries, pastry shops in the city center.
- Every Saturday morning: Market Cours Jean Jaurès from 9am to 6pm.
- Festival Molière in all its Shards in June. Theater, cinema, concert, festival and show for all ages for all desires!
- Every Wednesday from July to August, the Molière wine cellars: music, food and wine evenings from 7:30 pm; 39 avenue de Verdun.
- Every Friday evening from July-August, the summer: tasting of wines from the region of Pézenas (Languedoc); Course Jean Jaurès.
Un Mois, un Créateur Local : Christelle Schultz
- From 2 to 27 april 2024
- 6 Place Gambetta
- One month, one local designer : christelle schultz - From April 2 to 27, Pézenas-based ceramist Christelle Schultz is in the spotlight. - After a career as a school teacher, Christelle Schultz took up ceramics and Kintsugi while living abroad in New York. - On her return to France, she settled in Pézenas and, in 2023, opened the workshop-boutique Céraphoene (a fusion of the words ? Céramique ? And ? phoenix ?). - At the heart of her approach, she seeks to bring out the best in earthen materials. Christelle creates one-off sculptures and decorative objects with soft lines and natural colors, inviting us to return to the essentials and harmony in our lives. - She also restores pieces damaged by wear and tear, using the ancestral Japanese technique of Kintsugi, the art of sublimating broken ceramics using lacquer sprinkled with gold powder. - The Maison des Métiers d ? Art is open from April 2 to December 31, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. - Special opening hours during school vacations : - Saturday April 6 to Saturday April 20,10am to 7pm, and Sundays April 7 and 14,2pm to 7pm.
Martres Tolosane s'Expose à Pezenas
- From 2 april to 15 june 2024
- 6 Place GAMBETTA
- In the framework of the exchange between the two cities labeled VMA and the Maison des Métiers d'Art, a new exhibition will propose pieces and old tools of earthenware makers from the collection of the City of Martres-Tolosane. - At the same time, a selection of contemporary works of 4 earthenware makers from Martres-Tolosane will make the link between past and present in this exhibition. - This event will be accompanied by film screenings on the artisans of Martres-Tolosane and the history of the city's art trades. Books on the same subjects will also be offered for sale. - An exceptional exhibition not to be missed !
Exposition : Grace Pegeron à l'Entre Pots
- From 2 april to 2 july 2024
- 8 Avenue Louis Montagne
- Lovers of subtle and intense sensory emotions, come and immerse yourself in the pictorial universe of artist Grâce Pégéron, while savoring the creations of Chef Philippe Mouls, awarded two toques by Gault et Millau. - From April 02 to July 02,2024 - Painting exhibition - Restaurant L'Entre Pots - 8, Avenue Louis Montagne, 34120 Pézenas - Reservations : 04 67 90 00 00 - We look forward to welcoming you ! - Coords Grâce Pégéron - http://www.gracepegeron.com - IG and FB @gracepegeronartist
Ni ici ni là-bas
- On 25 april 2024
- 7 bis Rue Henri Reboul
- Pézenas theater - Neither here nor there - Matrioshka & Compagnie / Compagnie Poupées de Chair - Thursday, April 25,2024 - 8pm - This is the story of two foreign women who live here. - It's the story of two actresses who decide to talk about the life they left behind. - It's the story of a visceral need to bridge the gap between here and there. - Somewhere between documentary theater and artistic activism, Ni ici ni là-bas is an immersion in the world of dual culture, where it will be a question of loss and acceptance, of origins and belonging, and above all of transmission and the infinite richness that comes from the mixing of peoples. - Text, dramaturgy and acting : Emily Moroney - And Anna Wasniowska - Lighting and set design : - Eddy Arnaud - Stage manager : Eddy Arnaud - Musical composition : Jérôme Antonuccio - Costumes : Itakoé - Production : Matrioshka & Compagnie and Compagnie Poupées de Chair - Partners : Ville de Pézenas, The Magdalena Project, Théâtre de la Remise, Cirdoc de Béziers, Trad ? Hivernal, La Bulle Bleue de Montpellier, Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture Centre Socioculturel Raimon Trencavel de Béziers - Duration : 1 hour - Prices : 17,12,7 and 5 € - All audiences - #cultural season - #cultural seasonpezenas
Illustre Théâtre - du Côté de la vie
- On 26 april 2024
- 22 Avenue de la Gare du Midi
- Du côté de la Vie by Philippe Goudard - Between laughter and emotion, Philippe Goudard recalls the young country doctor and emergency doctor he was before choosing the circus. - Pascal Laine ? S text takes us beyond time to Dr. Michael Bulgakov, who in 1917, after completing his studies in Kiev, became the young head doctor of a hospital lost in the snowy Russia of the time, where he learned as much about his profession as he did about himself. - Price : - Single ticket price : 15 ?
Trail las Foladas del Polinet
- On 28 april 2024
- Rue Jean Vigo
- This sporting and family event will take place on Sunday, April 28,2024 from 9am (welcome + childcare at 2 ?) at the Calandrette school in Pezenas (start/finish/festivities !) - Starting at 9:15 a.m : - - 2 races for adults of 5 and 11 km, - - 1 hike of 11 km, - - 2 races for children - free (0.5 and 1.5 km) - In a warm and musical atmosphere, come and discover our beautiful school and explore the surrounding countryside - We invite you to register now on our partner website 3wsport. Com.
Grand Déballage des Antiquaires et Brocanteurs
- On 5 may 2024
- 5 rue de verdun
- More than 200 professional antique dealers and brocanteurs welcome you on the "route des Antiquaires" (crossing Pézenas) and in their stores open all year long. - An unmissable event to unearth treasures ! - #TEMPSFORT
Quand les Corbeaux Auront des Dents
- On 14 may 2024
- 7 bis Rue Henri Reboul
- Théâtre de pézenas - Object and puppet theater - Quand les corbeaux auront des dents - Espèce de compagnie - Tuesday, May 14,2024 - 7pm - L ? Espèce de compagnie explores the complexity and absurdity of our relationship with the few remaining free species. Through the point of view of a wild animal, a raven, it takes a humorous, tart look at the two-legged people we are and the place we occupy in the world. - It's also, and above all, a puppet and object theater show that humorously speaks of the great difficulty we two-leggeds have in sharing, cohabiting and coexisting with wild creatures ? - Loosely adapted from the book La saga du Grand Corbeau by Sharon Stewart - With Cassandre Forget, David Lochen, Laurent Bonnard - Puppet construction : Manon Dublanc, with assistance from Vincent Baccuzi - Music : Pierre Omer, with the complicity of France Cartigny - Production : Francs Gla Prod - Co-production : MIMA (09), Odradek (31), Le Théâtre du Grand Rond (31) - Running time : 55 min - Prices : 17,12,7 and 5 ? - All audiences, ages 7 and up - #cultural season - #cultural seasonpezenas
Auprès de mon Arbre
- On 22 may 2024
- FREE - how to register on our website : http://domainederestinclieres.herault.fr - By my tree - 22/05/2024 from 9am to 12pm - Fête de la Nature - Pézenas - from 10 years old - No registration required - Host association : Pézenas en Transition - During the Fête de la Nature on May 22,2024, come and enjoy the "Auprès de mon arbre" animation. - - Raising awareness of the use of trees in living soil market gardening. - - Visit of the garden, educational explanation of the usefulness of trees in market gardening (climate adaptation, resilience, biodiversity, etc.) - - Practical workshop on potting and planting apple trees in the garden - Additional information : Please bring suitable clothing and footwear, water and sun protection, and a picnic - Meeting point : Chemin du Bois de la Ville - Jardin de l'ESsens'Ciel - This activity is offered as part of the "Hérault Nature" program of environmental activities and discovery, a partnership between the Département de l'Hérault and the COOPERE 34 network. The Hérault is yours for the taking ! - Don't want to miss out on any of the Maison départementale de l'Environnement events ? Domaine de Restinclières : subscribe to our newsletter in just a few clicks : https://domainederestinclieres.herault.fr/1081-inscription-a-la-newsletter.htm - Discover the Domaine de Restinclières - Prades -le-Lez : - the advantages of the domaine de restinclieres : - - 240 hectares of sensitive natural areas (ENS) - - Open 7 days a week - - Free parking - - Playground - - Picnic areas - - Various hiking and walking trails - - Free access to all facilities - - Year-round entertainment
Sous-Bois Propres !
- On 25 may 2024
- FREE - how to register on our website : http://domainederestinclieres.herault.fr - Clean undergrowth ! - May 25,2024 from 9am to 12pm - Pézenas ? From 6 years old - without reservation - Animation proposed by : pézenas en transition and art bio - Meeting point : Chemin bas de Montagnac - Nature outing to clean up the undergrowth. - This activity is offered as part of the "Hérault Nature" program of environmental activities and discovery, a partnership between the Département de l'Hérault and the COOPERE 34 network. The Hérault is yours for the taking ! - Don't want to miss out on any of the programming at the Maison départementale de l'Environnement ? Domaine de Restinclières ? Subscribe to our newsletter in just a few clicks : https://domainederestinclieres.herault.fr/1081-inscription-a-la-newsletter.htm - Discover the Domaine de Restinclières - Prades -le-Lez : - the advantages of domaine de restinclieres : - - 240 hectares of sensitive natural areas (ENS) - - Open 7 days a week - - Free parking - - Playground - - Picnic areas - - Various hiking and walking trails - - Free access to all facilities - - Year-round entertainment