Company groups come to Paredes Design Hotel for meetings, conferences and banquets, while other visitors explore the history and food of the Vale do Sousa region. The modern design hotel sits near Paredes, with access to the Porto metropolitan area. Dedicated spaces host conferences, meetings and banquets. At Flor-de-Lis, the menu ranges across regional, national and international cooking, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. The hotel also reports investment in renewable energy and thermal improvements. Paredes train station is about three kilometres away, and Porto is roughly a half-hour drive.