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Origin and history

The Béziers Museum of Natural History is housed in an old barracks built in 1702 by Aviler, architect of the Roy. This military building, located in the Saint-Jacques district, is an example of early 18th-century architecture. The district, one of the oldest in the city, derives its name from the church of Saint James, dating from the 11th and 12th centuries, which adjoins the barracks.

The museum houses various collections, including ornithology, botany, mineralogy, fossils and insects. It showcases the Biterrois' local biotope, as well as a rich exotic collection. Freshwater and seawater aquariums present regional aquatic species, providing an overview of local and global biodiversity.

Ranked as Musée de France, the Museum is a place for the conservation and dissemination of scientific knowledge. Its location in a historic barracks and its integration into the architectural heritage of Béziers make it both a cultural and a scientific site. The exact address, Rampe du 96e, reflects its military origin and its anchor in urban history.

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