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

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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.

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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.

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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