30 seconds on footOn the doorstep
Carnon beach
Cross the avenue and you're there. Fine sand, wooden windbreaks, and the Mediterranean all to yourself in the morning.
Things to do
The beach at your feet, the Languedoc all around.
Between Montpellier and the Camargue, Carnon is the perfect base. Our favourite places and ideas, sorted by theme.
Ideas for days out
Twenty ideas, all within an hour.
Approximate driving times from the hotel unless stated otherwise.
30 seconds on foot
On the doorstep
Carnon harbour
The marina, its boats and café terraces, and a stroll along the canal at sunset.
Sea & sports
Petit & Grand Travers
Between Carnon and La Grande-Motte, miles of wild beaches backed by dunes, without a single building on the horizon.
on the beachSea & sports
Paddleboarding & sea walking
A paddleboard outing at sunrise or a group sea-walking session. Just ask us and we'll point you in the right direction.
from the hotelSea & sports
The coast by bike
Cycle paths run along the coast towards La Grande-Motte one way and Palavas-les-Flots the other. Flat, salty air, perfect.
Sea & sports
La Grande-Motte golf course
A large course among pine woods and lagoons, a few minutes from the beach.
Towns & heritage
La Grande-Motte
Architect Jean Balladur's famous pyramids, a 1960s resort that has become a heritage site, and its lively marina.
Towns & heritage
Palavas-les-Flots
The fishing village, its canals, and the Phare de la Méditerranée tower for a 360° view of the coast.
Towns & heritage
Montpellier
Place de la Comédie, the lanes of the historic Écusson, the Musée Fabre and the Peyrou promenade. A day in town, back to the beach by evening.
Towns & heritage
Aigues-Mortes
The medieval walled town with its intact ramparts, next to salt marshes with pink reflections.
Towns & heritage
Sète
Canals, Mont Saint-Clair, water jousting in summer and the tielle, a local octopus pie we also serve at the Gédéon.
Nature
Flamingos at Le Méjean
Trails around the lagoons near Montpellier to watch flamingos, herons and egrets.
Nature
Étang de l'Or
The great Mauguio lagoon, its reed beds and migrating birds, just behind the coastline.
Nature
The Camargue & L'Espiguette
White horses, bulls, rice fields, and one of the finest wild beaches on the coast at the end of the road.
Wine & food
Bouzigues oysters
The oyster beds of the Thau lagoon and the shellfish farms, for a tasting right by the water.
Wine & food
Pic Saint-Loup
Hike to the summit in the morning, taste wine with a local grower in the afternoon.
at the barWine & food
Languedoc wines at the Gédéon
Not in the mood to go anywhere? Our wine list showcases neighbouring estates, best enjoyed on the terrace.
Concerts & trade fairs
Arena Sud de France
Concerts, shows, major sporting events: sleep by the sea instead of next to a retail park.
Concerts & trade fairs
Montpellier Exhibition Centre
Exhibiting at a trade fair? Our business overnight stays are designed for you. See the meetings page.
Concerts & trade fairs
Montpellier Méditerranée Airport
An early flight or a late arrival: the hotel is the perfect base.
The perfect day
If it were up to us, we'd do this.
- 1
Morning
Paddleboarding on a glassy sea, then breakfast on the terrace facing the beach.
- 2
Midday
Cycle to the Grand Travers dunes, picnic and a nap in the shade of the pines.
- 3
Afternoon
The pyramids of La Grande-Motte or the lanes of Montpellier's historic Écusson.
- 4
Evening
Back at the Gédéon: grilled cuttlefish, a glass of Pic Saint-Loup, the sunset.