The historic center of Montpellier
The Colisée Verdun hotel is located in the heart of the historic center , called L’Écusson. Start your visit with the Promenade du Peyrou , where you will have a superb panorama on Montpellier and on the famous Arc de Triomphe , built in 1692. Continue your visit through the garden of plants and the Faculty of Medicine , the oldest medical faculty in the world still in operation. Continue through the Musée Fabre , the main museum of fine arts , and end your visit of L'Écusson with The Medieval Mikveh , ritual bath 13th-century purification Jew.
In your hotel near the Corum in Montpellier , we know our city and our region perfectly well, so we will be able to advise you on your activities and your places of outings.
Montpellier zoo
Less than 5 km from your hotel near the Place de la Comédie , is the free Montpellier zoo, the Parc de Lunaret strong>. We present to you some figures: 80 hectares , 11 km of trail and nearly 1,300 animals distributed in more than 50 enclosures < / strong>. An outing for the whole family, where you can picnic in a natural and preserved area .
In the footsteps of “Un si grand soleil”
The Montpellier tourist office offers a detailed itinerary to discover the town of Montpellier, by going to the filming locations of the France 2 television series, "Un si grand soleil", broadcast from Monday to Friday at 8:40 pm. Follow in the footsteps of Valérie, Julien, Claire, Théo and all the others.
Palavas-les-Flots
In 15 minutes by car, you will be on the Palavas-les-Flots beach. You can also access it by public transport with line 3 and a bus shuttle. Palavas-les-Flots is one of the oldest seaside resorts in the Mediterranean. Let yourself be tempted by a lazy session on the beach.
The restaurants
We recommend several restaurants around the Colisée Verdun hotel. For lovers of French cuisine, go to the "Brasserie Théâtre". For an excellent value for money menu, try the unique “entrecote” formula. Taste Korean specialties at "Umami" and to savor a meal in a trendy place, discover the "Halles du Lez".
Cinemas in Montpellier
The Gaumont Montpellier Multiplex cinema has more than 600 screenings per week, something to delight young and old. The second is the Gaumont Comédie cinema which impresses with its roof, nicknamed the "Diver", go to Place de la Comédie to find out.