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Corum, Conference center and opera house in Montpellier, France

The Corum building, covered in pink marble slabs, extends 190 meters in length and rises 33.4 meters above the city center of Montpellier.

Architect Claude Vasconi designed this multipurpose venue, which opened its doors in 1988 and generated political discussions regarding construction costs.

The Opéra Berlioz hall within the Corum contains 2,000 seats and functions as the primary performance space for the Opéra National de Montpellier.

The conference center section provides 6,000 square meters of exhibition space for national and international events throughout the calendar year.

The structure creates a visual endpoint for the Esplanade when viewed from Place de la Comédie in central Montpellier.

Location: Montpellier

Inception: 1988

Architects: Claude Vasconi

Height: 33.4 m

Length: 190 m

Width: 50 m

GPS coordinates: 43.61361,3.88222

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:42

Photography locations in Montpellier

Montpellier offers numerous photography spots throughout its urban landscape. The city features modern architecture like the Arbre Blanc building and historic sites such as the Porte du Peyrou arch. Small streets, gardens, and contemporary districts provide diverse settings for photography. The mix of old and new architecture includes the neoclassical Antigone district and medieval structures like the Tour des Pins.

Historical sites and landmarks in Montpellier

Place de la Comédie forms Montpellier's central square with the Trois Grâces fountain. The 18th-century Promenade du Peyrou includes a triumphal arch. The Fabre Museum contains artworks spanning seven centuries. The Jardin des Plantes maintains botanical collections dating from 1593. Saint-Pierre Cathedral features twin Gothic towers. The Antigone district displays neoclassical architecture. Saint-Roch district preserves medieval stone buildings and narrow streets.

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