Béziers in Hérault, Occitania, France — Western Europe

Pepezuc

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 20, 2012

1. Pepezuc Marker

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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.

English translation:
Pépézuc
Roman statue, which is believed to represent the Emperor Tetricus’ son (late 3rd century), repairer of the Via Domitia in Beziers legend. The statue symbolizes the mythical hero savior of the city. Prior to the 13th century, the statue was erected near this location.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 43° 20.582′ N, 3° 12.788′ E. Marker is in Béziers, Occitanie (Occitania), in Hérault. It is at the intersection of Rue Française and Rue d'en Verdi on Rue Française. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Rue Française, Béziers, Occitanie 34500, France. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.

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

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(about 120 meters away, measured 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Béziers.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 20, 2012

2. Pepezuc Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 702 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.