Saint Aphrodise - the Patron Saint of Béziers.

This week we celebrate the "Fête de Saint Aphrodise - the Patron Saint of Béziers.

He arrived in Béziers, having travelled on a Camel, from Egypt. This was in the Third Century.

Hence a Camel is the Mascot of the town.

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Région: Languedoc-Roussillon
Département: Hérault
Commune: Béziers
Photographer: Malcolm Reynard - personal website
Saint  Aphrodise - the Patron Saint of Béziers.