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6 hotels for a corporate seminar in Provence
To reinforce corporate culture and boost team motivation, there’s nothing like a place that encourages sharing and good humor. Here are 6 hotels for a seminar in Provence, synonymous with an unforgettable incentive trip, just a few hours from the office.
1. Le Prieuré Baumanière, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
Located in the commune of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, just a short flight from the Cité des Papes and across the Rhône River, Le Prieuré Baumanière is the perfect hotel for seminars in Provence. Under the aegis of Jean-André and Geneviève Charial, who also own the Baumanière estate in Les Baux-de-Provence, this 5-star hotel, housed in an ancient 14th-century livery, will enhance any business meeting, incentive or seminar in Avignon with its idyllic setting... Bathed in natural light and opening onto the swimming pool, the Atrium room, in the heart of the Priory, encourages concentration and lends itself equally well to strategic meetings, team training and corporate events. Outside working hours, teams are invited to take part in team-building activities that are as enriching as they are unifying, from tours of Avignon to discovering Châteauneuf-du-Pape, to stimulate cohesion and team spirit.
The 36 rooms and suites, dressed in ancient stone, paintings and contemporary elements, offer every employee a haven for rest and relaxation. Outside, the verdant courtyard, amid tall plane trees, wisteria and century-old lime trees, as well as the swimming pool, invite you to relax and unwind after a busy day. When it comes to dining, Le Prieuré is home to one of the region's most sought-after Michelin-starred restaurants, headed by chef Christophe Chiavola. In the kitchen, the Savoy-born chef makes a point of sublimating land-sea combinations and showcasing local, seasonal produce. At lunchtime, the cuisine is bistro-style and simpler, ideal for a gourmet break on the shady terrace. A Relais & Châteaux that has everything it takes to organize a board meeting or seminar in Provence, where hotel excellence, Provencal art de vivre and gastronomic enclave come together.
Le Prieuré Baumanière
7 Place du Chapitre, 30400 Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
2. Domaine de Fontenille, Lauris
Is privatizing a magnificent restored 17th-century building the key to a successful seminar? Our answer is yes, especially when it takes place at Domaine de Fontenille, in the heart of the Luberon, 25 minutes from Aix-en-Provence.
A Provencal getaway for up to 40 people on an estate surrounded by olive, plane and cypress trees, as well as 39 hectares of vineyards. The vineyard is a treasure trove of wine-growing activities, including harvesting, blending and bottling, cellar tours and simply tasting this exceptional wine, since Cuvée Alphonse is produced entirely organically on the estate.
This five-star Relais & Châteaux hotel, which was awarded two Michelin stars last spring, invites you to discover the local Aix-en-Provence region by hiking or cycling. Reconnecting with nature can also be a great idea for a plant-based team-building activity, exploring the hotel's vegetable garden or enjoying a team picnic in the vineyards, prepared by the chef.
As for the rooms, the estate has 21 keys, all equipped with high-speed wifi and decorated by the owners Frédéric Biousse and Guillaume Foucher, who bring a modern touch to this family home while respecting its traditions. A discreet elegance that encourages concentration, so that ideas flow during meetings in the seminar room designed for 40 people, which can also take place on the terrace shaded by plane trees. The 20-metre-long heated outdoor swimming pool is the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day, as is the Susanne Kaufmann spa, which offers the very best skin care treatments, using a maximum of natural extracts. This seminar is all about reconnecting with oneself and with others, so that cohesion endures.
Domaine de Fontenille
½ day package from 85€ ttc pp, 110 € per day
Route de Roquefraiche, 84360 Lauris
3. Hôtel & Spa du Castellet, Le Castellet
Just a stone's throw from the legendary Paul Ricard racetrack, this hotel in Provence was once reserved for racing drivers. Now, less than half an hour from the medieval village of Le Castellet and the beaches of Sanary-sur-Mer, it has been transformed into a Mediterranean hotel overlooking the Côte d'Azur, where lavender patios and basins, arbors and sunny terraces merge happily, in an Olympian calm; swimming pools, tennis, golf, spa and a pétanque court as it should be. Not to mention a restaurant run by Christophe Bacquié's former second-in-command, a three-star chef at Le Castellet for 10 years. New chef Fabien Ferré's achievement? Winning back his predecessor's 3 stars in just one year. Suffice it to say, the food will be up to scratch. While the hotel's bastides and villas house 43 rooms in the colors of Provence, there is one, christened "Edmond Dantès", which benefits from a specially dedicated service. This is a conference and seminar center that can accommodate up to 130 people in 3 rooms, all opening onto the gardens.
Nature is an infinite source of inspiration. A wide range of teambuilding activities is available to challenge your staff and boost motivation. We opted for the golf academy (the hotel organizes a 6-hole course), state-of-the-art go-karts on the Paul-Ricard circuit, an orienteering race in the heart of the Bandol vineyards, paddle cleaning to help clean up the coastline, adventurous courses inspired by the best games and a water rally incentive in a Zodiac. At the end of the day, you'll be happy to relax on the cushions of the terrace, lulled to sleep by the cicadas. Another option is to end the day in style with a garden party at the Gazébos, bringing together up to 120 employees in the gardens.
Hôtel & Spa du Castellet
43 keys from €390 per night
3001 Route des Hauts du Camp, 83330 Le Castellet
4. Villa La Coste, Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade
A spider by Louise Bourgeois sits on a pond designed by Tadao Ando. The bandstand was designed by Frank Gehry, the aluminum cellar by Jean Nouvel, the exhibition pavilion by Renzo Piano. Sophie Calle, Richard Serra, Alexander Calder... all have left their mark. Just 20 minutes from Aix-en-Provence, nestled among the vineyards, the Villa La Coste hotel is an address dotted with works of art. The 28 Villa Suites, ten of which have private swimming pools, have a resolutely chic, designer architecture and cultivate the art of Provençal living: the rooms have four-poster beds, the marble bathrooms open onto private patios, and the decor is meticulous.
In the spa, oils, clays, salts, perfumes and ancestral traditions. The table occupies an essential place with three-star chef Hélène Darroze at the helm. What else? In this environment, the former barrel cellar (126m2) can host seminars and conferences; an 80m2 art gallery, which can be privatized, becomes an atypical setting for team meetings. The room housing the models of the estate's artistic projects (35m2) is ideal for board meetings. The Centre d'Art, designed by Tadao Ando, can also be privatized for the closing gala evening. It joyfully blends art, architecture... and wine.
Villa La Coste
2750 Route de la Cride, Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade
5. Le Pigonnet, Aix-en-Provence
When Le Pigonnet was still a private estate, Paul Cézanne planted his easel here and immortalized Sainte-Victoire. This former 18th-century dovecote, converted into a hotel in the 1920s, has remained unchanged, at least on the outside: 1.5 hectares overgrown with roses and lilacs, chestnut trees, flowering pergolas, stone statues and fountains. A garden hidden in the city, in the heart of Aix-en-Provence. The hotel's olive-green shuttered façade is framed by elegant Genoese-style towers; the terrace promises a peaceful Eden. Inside, cosy 5-star refinement with a classic air.
The presidential suite, with its 180 m² terrace, offers a unique view. Clint Eastwood, Lenny Kravitz, Serge Gainsbourg, Pablo Picasso, Catherine Deneuve and many others have used it. It's also the perfect setting for corporate incentive events: seminar rooms open onto the gardens, the cosy fireplace lounge is more intimate, private catering rooms have large bay windows... From 10 to 100 people, any format is possible for a seminar in Provence. Suitable even for more confidential meetings, out of sight, in suites or in the private villa. And don't forget the large swimming pool and petanque court, an integral part of Provencal culture. Disconnect and extra motivation guaranteed.
Le Pigonnet
5 Avenue du Pigonnet, Aix-en-Provence
6. Château de Fonscolombe, Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade
After three centuries as a family home, Château de Fonscolombe is now a 50-room Relais & Châteaux, surrounded by 12 hectares of parkland, both of which are listed historic monuments! The challenge: to combine refinement, 18th-century nobility and contemporary savoir-vivre. The architect of the "Bâtiments de France" has taken great care to ensure that nothing has been left to chance! Behind the façade, 18th-century Chinese wallpaper, Genoa leathers, chiselled woodwork, glossy floor tiles, Carrara marble bathrooms... The spa is an invitation to the sweetness of life, the countryside is fragrant with broom, and in the evening, guests can taste the estate's wines.
At Fonscolombe, wine is a family affair... It's also possible to combine history, an enchanting setting and a professional environment. Around the historic salons or in the park, you can enjoy an incentive, a seminar or a simple business meeting. Tailor-made services are available for work and relaxation: hot-air balloon rides, discovery of the region in a 2CV, billiards or pétanque tournaments between colleagues... The château-hotel can also be fully or partially privatized. Designed in the 18th-century to host sumptuous parties, Fonscolombe continues the tradition. Businesses beware!
Château de Fonscolombe
Route de Saint-Canadet, Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade