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Beziers in Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France — Southeast Coast (Mediterranean Sea)
Pepezuc
 
Pepezuc Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Barry Swackhamer, September 20, 2012
1. Pepezuc Marker
 
Inscription. Statue Romaine que l’on pense représenter l’empereur Tetricus fils (fin du IIIe siècle). réparateur de la voie domitienne dans la légende Biteroise, cette statue symbolise le héros mythique sauveur de la cité. Antérieurement au XIIIe siècle, elle etait erigée a proximité de cet emplacement.

[Translation by Google Translate (with modifications):
Pépézuc
Roman statue, which is believed to represent the Emperor Tetricus’ son (late third century), repairer of the Via Domitia in Beziers legend. The statue symbolizes the mythical hero savior of the city. Prior to the thirteenth century, the statue was erected near this location.
 
Marker series. This marker is included in the Markers Attached to Sculpture marker series.
 
Location. 43° 20.582′ N, 3° 12.788′ E. Marker is in Beziers, Languedoc-Roussillon, in Hérault. Marker is at the intersection of Rue Francaise and Rue d'en Verdi on Rue Francaise. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1-3 Rue Francaise, Beziers, Languedoc-Roussillon 34500, France.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hôtel de Ville (within shouting distance of this marker); Les Halles (about 120 meters away, in a direct line); La Chapelle des Recollets (about 210 meters away); Béziers Se Souvient (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Beziers Citizens Murdered (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Pierre Paul Riquet (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Ici Naquit Beziers (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); [Gare du Beziers] (approx. 0.9 kilometers away). Click for a list of all markers in Beziers.

 
Pepezuc Marker Photo, Click for full size
By Barry Swackhamer, September 20, 2012
2. Pepezuc Marker
 
Credits. This page originally submitted on October 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
 
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