Corporate events, training seminars and business meetings hosted in luxury French chateaux are becoming ever more popular for a variety of reasons. Many venues exist for corporate events, however, when an event is hosted in a visually breathtaking environment, such as a French castle or chateau, the feedback from all who attended can be all the more positive.
Why travel to France when a corporate event can be hosted here in the UK?
Firstly, many event venues in the UK are costly in comparison to their French alternatives. Also, many people travel from all corners of the UK to attend such meetings and as we all know, it is often far more cost effective to travel to mainland Europe than it is to travel within our own borders.
The overall atmosphere of the venue also has an effect on the success of a meeting, event or seminar. All too often a highly successful and informative seminar can be blighted by substandard accommodation or poor catering, which unfortunately can affect the effectiveness of the entire meeting.
Simply Chateau offers a wide range of conference venues suitable for large groups throughout France. We’ve highlighted 4 potential venues which we’re sure you’ll find more attractive on cost, facilities, ambiance, and location than any similar sized venue in the UK.
Chateau De Crassane is located near the west coast of France and sleeps 30 guests – This venue comprises of a 14th century French chateau, a keep, a cottage, a pavilion and ‘the pilgrims room’, being the main dining and conference area. This venue is especially suitable for small to medium sized corporate events.
Chateau Du Campe in the Dordogne region of south west France is a 15th century Chateau set in some 20 acres of grounds. This ‘fairytale’ style French chateau sleeps 37 guests and features a stunning half panelled dining/conference room. The finest French cuisine is lovingly prepared in the on site restaurant making this event venue ideal for corporate events and seminars you’ll never forget.
Chateau la Monte Epinge sleeps 44 guests in total. Located close to Cherbourg in Normandy, this French conference venue is ideally located for ferry travel from both Portsmouth and Bournemouth. The accommodation is spread across 3 buildings in the Monte Epingle estate, being the mews, the carriage house and the main chateau, which also accommodates the main conference room. This French conference venue is ideal for larger groups.
The 13th Century Fortified Village is not so much a large French chateau for hire… but more of a small French village! This 13th century hill top estate comprises of 12 charming houses, sleeping 69 guests in total, a small chapel, a private swimming pool and an enormous restored stable with an 180sqm reception room, making this enchanting French conference venue ideal for large functions.