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Office de Tourisme de Pézenas-Val d’Hérault – Prices 2017 (31/12/2017)

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Guided tour « On Molière's footsteps in Pézenas ». Discover the town through the placeslinked to the memory of Molière and representative of his stays: birthplace of Albert-PaulAlliès who launched Molière's revival movement and the Molièrist bulletin in the 19thcentury. Visit of the local museum de Vulliod Saint-Germain (entrance hall and 1st floor)with Molière's original wooden armchair. Former barber's shop, where the barber Gély, afriend of Molière, used to work. Hôtel Lacoste, private mansion where King Louis XIV,Molière's patron was welcomed in April 1660 by Prince of Conti Molière's former patron inPézenas.

Visit Molière's square, where Molières'smonument was erected and sculpted in 1897by Injalbert. Then head to former inn Hôtelleriedu Bât d'Argent, in Conti street, where Molièrestayed. Optional: visit of hôtel d'Alfonce, a16th-century private mansion à la française,where Molière performed, built betweencourtyard and garden. We will pass by theHôtel de Conti, private mansion belonging toprince of Conti, Molière's patron, then hôtel de

Pastré, private mansion of poet Sarrazin who introduced Molière to the court of theprince of Conti. Quick presentation of the former Molière's promenade, now Cours JeanJaurès, with beautiful private mansions.

The tour described lasts 2 hours.

Option 1: Visit of the private manor house hôtel d'Alfonce a beautiful 16th-century buildingwhere Molière performed. With supplement.

Option 2: It is possible since this year to visit the former castle La Grange des Prés where theprince of Conti and his court lived when Molière was in Pézenas. Located on the outskirts oftown. Allow 15 mn bus drive back and forth plus 3/4 hour for the visit itself. It is onlypossible with a tour conducted by the tourist office. Free.

Option 3: Pézenas theatre, a 19th-century theatre in Italian style, renovated in 2012, built in a former church dating back to 1590. Molière did not perform in this theatre, but la ComédieFrançais did, to honour the playwright and comedian. Allow 3/4 hour for the visit. Free.


Molière's life in 5 acts Scénovision Molière: duration 55 mn

Example of combined Scenovision and Molière's tour in the morning.

9.30 a.m.: arrive in Pézenas, park at the buspark, then on foot up to the tourist office / Scénovision.

Group 1 (19 persons)9.45 a.m.: Scénovision Molière, Molière's life in 5 acts. Show on the move of 55mn,change rooms and settings after each act, corresponding to a period of Molière's life. A quickand unusual way to discover the child, the comedian and the playwright. 10.40 a.m.: end of Scenovision for group 1. Visit on your own of the interpretation centre ofarchitecture and heritage and hôtel de Peyrat, where the Scenovision is located. This privatemansion partly from the 17th century was totally restored in 2008; it comprises a medievaltower dating to the 14th century that was used as a jail in the 18th century; stateroom withpainted beamed ceiling and 17th-century painted wooden fireplace; room exhibiting modelsof theatres from the Antiquity to modern times. Or visit on your own of Pézenas localmuseum until 11 a.m. The museum is free if combined with the Scenovision (otherwiseentrance fee of € 1 per person).

Group 2 (19 persons)9.30 to 10 a.m.: Visit on your own ofPézenas local museum with Molière'swooden armchair and a room dedicatedto the playwright, in a 16th-centuryprivate mansion transformed in the 19thcentury. 10 a.m.: Beginning of the Scenovision,Molière's life in 5 acts. Show on themove of 55mn, change rooms andsettings after each act, corresponding toa period of Molière's life. A quick andunusual way to discover the child, the comedian and the playwright. End at 10.55 a.m. Quick visit of the theatre models rooom when leaving the Scénovision and of one or two rooms of the interpretation centre.

Group 3 (19 persons)9.30 a.m.: Visit on your own of interpretation centre of architecture and heritage and hôtelde Peyrat, where the Scenovision islocated. This private mansion partly fromthe 17th century was totally restored in2008; it comprises a 14th-centurymedieval tower that was used as a jail inthe 18th century; a stateroom withpainted beamed ceiling and a 17th-century painted wooden fireplace; aroom exhibiting models of theatres from


the Antiquity to modern times. Or visit on your own of Pézenas local museum until 10.15a.m.10.15 a.m.: start of the Scénovision Molière for group 3. End at 11.10 a.m.

The three groups meet in the tourist office for an activity together.

11.10 a.m.: Guided tour « On Molière's footsteps in Pézenas ». Discoverthe town through the emblematic places linked to Molière's stays: thebirthplace of Albert-Paul Alliès, at the origin of the rediscovery ofMolière's plays and instigator of the newsletter the Molièriste in the 19thcentury. Visit of Museum Vulliod-Saint-Germain where Molière's

armchair is to be seen. Stop infront of the Barber's shop,Barber Gély was a friend ofMolière. Visit the HôtelLacoste where King LouisXIV was welcomed by thePrince of Conti in April 1660the former patron of Molière in Pézenas. In Molière's square, take a look at Molière'smonument sculpted by Injalbert in 1897, onlymonument in France dedicated to Molière outsideParis. Former inn Le Bât d'Argent, in Conti street,where Molière stayed.

As an option: Hôtel d'Alfonce, private mansion where Molière performed and very beautifulprivate mansion of the 16th century between courtyard and garden. Allow € 1 fee/person.Hôtel de Conti, private town mansion of Prince of Conti. Hôtel de Pastré, private mansion ofpoet Sarrazin who introduced Molière to the court of Prince of Conti. Quick explanation anddescription of the former Cours Molière, today Cours Jean Jaurès.

13.00: lunch. Choose from several menus at €19 proposed by restaurants welcoming groups.


Other activities available for free:Many shops in the town centre in an authenticand preserved environment.

Craftsmen's workshops

Craftsmen and designers work all year long in theirworkshops located in the historical town centre ofPézenas. From pottery, wrought-ironwork, gilding, todecorative objects, they have wide-ranging skills andtalents. These artisans designers also make the smallstreets of Pézenas livelier. 40 craftsmen's workshops inthe historic quarter in the close vicinity.

Antique dealers & bric-a-brac traders

Circa 50 antique dealers and bric-a-brac traders are locatedalong Verdun avenue in Pézenas. The visitors meetingthese merchants will make a journey through the centuriesdiscovering objects created during many different periods:clocks, chandeliers, bronzes, paintings, mirrors... So let's gobargain hunting. Easy access on foot through Conti street.

Saint Jean's collegiate church

St Jean's collegiate church has been a listed building since1935. It was built in the 14th century, then rebuilt in 1739.This huge building, composed of a three-storey bell tower,encompasses a large blue and golden organ built in 1758 andmany other treasures and pieces of art, exhibited in thesacristy and the chapter house.

The House of Arts and Crafts


The House of Arts and Crafts, situated in the former Consul House, is an exhibition galleryand a shop where unique pieces and limited series created by artisans designers aredisplayed. Decorative objects, jewels, sculptures, visitors will be charmed by the inspirationand skilfulness of these designers artisans. Opening times: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Opening days: daily, closed on Monday and Sunday.

The soap factory of Pézenas

Pézenas soap factory is located opposite the touristoffice. During the unguided visit, it is possible todiscover this artisan factory as well as all theproduction processes for hand-crafted natural soapsmade with organic shea butter or the vegetablecandles, fragrances... Open daily: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: from 2 to 6 p.m. Closed on Monday.

The Doors museumThe doors museum is an unusual place. Itscollection of doors from the 16th to the 20thcentury reveals all the skills of the craftsmeninvolved in wood work. Each door has its ownhistory and has its own technical features:decoration, doorknocker, or sculptures, thatmake it truly unique.Opening times and days: closed in January & FebruaryNovember & December: open Tuesdaythrough Saturday from 2 to 5.15 p.m.

July & August: open from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 12.30 & 3 to 6.30 p.m.March to June & September to October: open from Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 12.30 &2.30 to 5.30 p.m.

Paying activities accessible on foot:

Boby Lapointe's museum Boby Lapointe was born in Pézenas in 1922. This museumpays homage to this artist and at the same timetransports the visitor in his poetic world: permanentexhibition of photographs and rare documents, panelswith funny and biographical facts. The museum isenjoyable for adults and children.Prices: more than 18 years € 2, reduced price: € 0,50 Opening times: April to September from 10 a.m. to 12

noon & 2 to 6 p.m.


Off-season: from 10 a.m. to 12 noon & 2 to 6 p.m. Closed on Monday. Closed in January.

Vulliod Saint-Germain's museumThe Vulliod Saint-Germain's museum is situated in a16th-century private mansion. It gathers differentcollections of furniture and pieces of art from the 17th,18th and 19th century; worth of note are the collectionsof earthenware and tapestries. The museum also evokesthe memory of Molière with a room dedicated to theartist and the famous wooden armchair on which he usedto sit when he was in his friend Gély's barber shop. Price: € 1, free entrance to the local museum de VulliodSaint-Germain for any paying entrance to theScenovision. Opening times and days: closed on Monday all year

Closed from mid-November to mid-FebruaryFrom June, 1st to September, 30th: open from 10 to 12 a.m. & 2 to 7 p.m. Off-season: from 10 to 12 a.m. & 2 to 5.30 p.m.

International Toy museum

The Toy museum gathers more than 6,000toys originating from the whole world (France,Germany, Japan, America, etc). Ancient orfamiliar toys, this 5-room museum will be anideal place for a pure break for grown-ups andchildren. Prices: more than 18 years: € 5, more than 60years: € 4Reduced price: € 3.50 (child, student, group)Free for children under 6 years.Opening times and days: closed on Mondays except Holy Days and school holidays July to September: open everyday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. School holidays: open everyday from 2 to 6 p.m.


Suggestions of sites to combine with Pézenas within 25 km.

Culture and heritage:

Valmagne Abbey

Valmagne abbey was founded in 1138 and is one of themost beautiful Cistercian abbeys in France. The visit willunfold a magnificent well-kept fountain, a Gothic church,the cloister, the conservatory of vines, the gardens… Thisremarkable architectural ensemble also offers a restaurantwith menus based on local products, with vegetables fromthe organic garden of the abbey and of course winetastings with the wines produced on the premises.

Cassan Abbey

Cassan abbey is a former royal priory founded in 1080.It has been a listed building since 1998. Nicknamed« the small Versailles of Languedoc », it reveals asomptuous setting: a vast Romanesque XII Centurychurch and the XVIII Century abbot's palace.

Saint Nazaire's cathedral in Béziers

The Gothic Saint Nazaire's cathedral has been a listedbuilding since 1840. It is one of the historical hotspotsof the town of Béziers. The inside has a surprisingGreek cross shape. The garden offers magnificentviews, among else, over the town and the Orb riverplain.

Visit of the town of Agde

Agde is one of the oldest towns in France. Once aGreek town, the town is rich of thousands of years ofhistory. Agde, with its heart of town of antique origin,with its typical streets and its buildings erected withblack basalt stone, has remained a fascinating town upto now.


The Ephebe's museum in Agde

The Ephebe's museum, located in Agde, displays the wealth of Agdearchitectural heritage. Exceptional collections are being exhibited, aboveall the most important French collection of antique bronzes and thefamous statue of the Ephebe d'Agde. The museum also displayssubaquatic archeological findings, such as weapons and cannons fromroyal ships and wrecks dating back from the XIIth to XIXth century.

Saint Adrian's garden

Elected the favourite garden of the French in 2013,Saint Adrian's garden is a splendid sight tocontemplate. Situated on former medieval stonequarries today transformed into a sumptuous greensetting, the garden covers 4 hectares on several levels.

Wine tourism:

Vinipolis

This wine tourist complex is an original and funny wayto discover the wines of Florensac wine growers. Thevisitor walks at leisure in the shop surrounded byinteractive terminals dedicated to the presentation andexplanation of the wines produced in Florensac. It isthus possible to taste a wine and to watch its detailedpresentation at the same time. Vinipolis has arestaurant too that uses local wines and products: it iscalled le Bistrot d'Alex.

Noilly Prat

Noilly Prat is a worldwide known vermouth. Created in 1850, the way it is processed isunique in the world and its recipe is kept secret. The guided tour of this site enables one todiscover the wine cellar and the thousands barrels laid in the open air throughout the year.The visit goes on then with the room of secrets, where the wines are conveyed after havingslowly aged in the barrels. It is the place where the mysterious mixing process is carried out,that will give the vermouth its unique and exceptional flavour.


River cruise:

Canal du Midi

The Canal du Midi, linking the Garonne river to theMediterranean, was imagined by Pierre Paul Riquet at theend ot the XVII century to improve the transportation ofgoods by using waterways. The visitors can nowadays take acruise on the Canal with their family or with friends aboard abarge or a houseboat, or simply walk along the banks on footor on a bicycle. The Fontseranes 9 locks are among the most visited technicalworks on the Canal du Midi. They make it possible for boatsto « climb » a slope in several stages corresponding to eachlock. Other locks, the technical achievement of which is alsoworth of note, are well worth exploring, such as Portiragneslock or the famous round lock in Agde.


What you can book for your groups at the tourist office:

Service provided Price for tour operators Booking and cancellationterms and conditions

Visit of Molière's Scenovision in 5 acts (in English, French or German)

Max 19 persons per show

Duration: 1 hour for 19 persons, 1 hour 15 for 38 pax, 1 hour 30 for 57 persons.Buspark 50 m from tourist office.

€ 4 per person (1 bus driver and 1escort free)

Vouchers accepted.

With previous booking: 00 33 (0)4 67 98 35 39 or [email protected]

For the English and Germanversions headphones andequipment are provided.

No charge for last minutecancellation.

Visit « On Molière'sfootsteps », duration of 2hours, on foot.

Buspark 50 m from touristoffice.

Package price: € 85 from 2 to 25participants; € 120 from 26 to 50participants.

No supplement for foreign langages(English, German, Italian and Spanishavailable).

Supplement for Sundays and Bankholidays: € 25 € per group.

Vouchers accepted.

Option: Hôtel d'Alfonce€ 25 group less than 25 persons; € 1per person for groups of more than26 persons.

Booking at least 15 days inadvance for tours in French;booking one month inadvance for tours in foreignlanguages.

Anita Franco, tel. 00 33 (0)467 98 83 [email protected]

25 % of price will be chargedin case of cancellation lessthan 7 days before datebooked.

Visit: « Molière, the prince ofConti and the 17th centurytown », for pupils andstudents, lasts 2 hours, onfoot.

Buspark within 50 m.

Package price € 50 from 2 to 20pupils/students. For more than 20children per class, € 2.50 per child.

Supplement of € 0.50 per child forthe entrance to hôtel d'Alfonce.

Vouchers accepted.

Booking at least 15 days inadvance.

School group tours: ChristineCatala, tel.: 00 33 (0)4 67 9852 [email protected]

Rental of 17th-centurystateroom.

Buspark within 50 m.

€ 250 € for a half-day€ 500 for a whole day.

Equipment at your disposal with noextra cost: screen, video projection,paperboard, internet access(wireless), coffee maker (80 cups).

Vouchers accepted.

Booking at least 15 days inadvance.

Christine Catala, tel. 00 33(0)4 67 98 52 69,[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]






Coffee break € 5 per person Coffee, tea, fruit juice,pastries.

Group menus available in ourrestaurants for € 18 to checkon our website (link 3rdcolumn).

Restaurants in Pézenas and around.1 starter, 1 main course, 1 dessert,wine and coffee included. To bookdirectly from the restaurant.

http://www.pezenas-tourisme.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/group-menus-at-19--pzenas-2017.pdf

Other requests, tailor-made tours, your English speaking contact:

Christine PERSONNAZTel. 00 33 (0)4 67 98 69 47Mobile: 00 33 (0) 6 72 28 15 57




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