Opening, France | Best Western unveils Le Clos de l’Aube Rouge, in Castelnau-le-Lez, on the edge of Montpellier

Best Western France announces the opening of the Best Western Le Clos de l'Aube Rouge, in Castelnau-le-Lez, in the Hérault department. Set in a former wine warehouse facing the garrigue and the banks of the Lez, the property combines accommodation, dining featuring local produce, seminar spaces and leisure facilities, midway between Montpellier's historic centre, the Pic Saint-Loup vineyards and the Mediterranean coast.

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Best Western France announces the opening of the Best Western Le Clos de l’Aube Rouge, in Castelnau-le-Lez, on the edge of Montpellier. Housed in a former wine warehouse, the property enjoys a prime location facing the garrigue and the banks of the Lez, between city, countryside and the Hérault coastline.

The hotel offers four room categories, from Standard to Privilège, along with a restaurant and a breakfast offering showcasing local, seasonal produce. A warm, welcoming bar completes the property’s dining offer.

On the events side, the hotel features six modular seminar rooms, from 20 to 110 sqm, fully equipped to host business meetings, as well as a myWO coworking space designed for business travellers seeking flexibility. Leisure and relaxation facilities include an outdoor pool, a tennis court, a squash area, as well as pétanque, table tennis and billiards facilities. Free outdoor parking is available to guests, and the property is pet-friendly.

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Located between Montpellier’s historic centre, the Pic Saint-Loup vineyards, the Mediterranean beaches and the region’s major heritage sites, the Best Western Le Clos de l’Aube Rouge positions itself as a starting point for business and leisure travellers alike looking to explore the Hérault.

 

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Best Western Le Clos de l’Aube Rouge — Castelnau-le-Lez – Location: Castelnau-le-Lez, Hérault, facing the garrigue and the banks of the Lez – Building: former wine warehouse (“ancien chai”) – Rooms: 4 categories, from Standard to Privilège – F&B: restaurant + breakfast focused on local, seasonal products; bar – Meetings: 6 modular seminar rooms (20–110 m²) – Business: myWO coworking space – Leisure: outdoor pool, tennis, squash, pétanque, table tennis, billiards – Other: free outdoor parking, pet-friendly

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