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The best places for a green seminar

Normandy is one of the ideal destinations in France for a green corporate seminar. In this region, there are many prestigious and outstanding establishments to book. The advantage of these places is that most have large exteriors, which are therefore often private and allow for the realization of a green outdoor event, thus being as close as possible to nature. Rest assured, it is also possible to hold an event outdoors as well as indoors, if the weather does not permit. Many estates consist of a large building or even a castle, with a park or gardens associated with this place. These prestigious places will also allow your company to benefit from an enhancement of its image. Thanks to its proximity between nature and the sea, some establishments located in green areas allow you to organize a seminar in Normandy with a panoramic view of the sea!

In addition, these accommodation professionals will allow you to enjoy your corporate event with peace of mind about its smooth running. The establishments also have architecture and decorations typical of Normandy, for a total change of scenery and immersion in Norman culture. These establishments are used to receiving corporate groups, and the vast majority have rooms and spaces that can be privatized for your meetings, study days or conferences. Thus, your seminar will be perceived as a real change from the usual professional routine, and will therefore stimulate your employees and motivate them for their return. In addition to its scenery and the quality of its establishments, Normandy is very easily accessible, especially for companies located in Ile de France. There are indeed several TGV stations, or you can even get there by carpool or bus in only 2 hours from Paris and 3 hours from Lille.

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Why is Normandy the ideal region for a corporate seminar?

Between its sea, its nature, its breathtaking landscapes and its many establishments, Normandy has a lot to offer to companies wishing to organize a seminar. Its stimulating environment will allow participants to be even more productive and creative than usual, and thus combine pleasure and productivity! In this ideal setting, study days take place in bright spaces, surrounded by green landscapes, or with a view of the sea.

Between its omnipresent nature, its endless green spaces and its picturesque villages, organizing your green seminar in Normandy will allow you to enjoy a break from daily professional life with your team. Thus, after a meeting, your employees can take advantage of the places to go for a walk, or even participate in team activities.

You can also organize various and varied activities, with a large number of team building offers available throughout the region. Thus, depending on the type you prefer to organize, you can easily find the rare gem that will meet the expectations of your company. From a more gastronomic point of view, your evenings and lunches will allow all your employees to discover the local culinary heritage, and thus create moments of rather informal exchange and pure pleasure. In addition, by booking your seminar in Normandy, you have simplified access thanks to its proximity to the capital. It will therefore be easier to travel to your seminar destination.

How to organize your seminar in Normandy?

It is important to think about the different criteria that are important to you when organizing a seminar in Normandy. This way, the event can be in line with what your company is looking to achieve.

The first step would therefore be to define the main criteria:

  • The number of participants: it will play a role in the selection of establishments
  • The desired setting: rather city, sea or mountain?
  • The destination: is it a single city, a region, or globally a country?
  • The duration: some establishments only accept from a certain number of nights
  • The period: if you have a fixed date it is an important selective criterion.
  • The activities you want to organize

The purpose of your seminar: the stay will be created according to what you want to develop through it.

The budget: there is a great diversity of places able to respond to various requests.

Then, once you have a slightly clearer and more defined idea about your corporate event with an initial brief, you can search for places that meet your criteria in order to see with images and figures what corresponds to what you imagine for this event.

Otherwise, you can directly contact our project managers who, according to your criteria, will make a selection of places directly for your company. This way, you won't have to worry about this contact and logistics part to request quotes and you can enjoy recommendations of places consistent with your request and easily obtain quotes from exceptional places in Normandy.

What are the different types of accommodation available?

It is important to choose accommodation in Normandy that suits your company. Indeed, the location has a direct impact on your seminar, whether for its progress, the feelings of your employees or even afterwards with the communication related to the event. With a green seminar in Normandy in mind, you have the choice between various types of establishments.

✔️Atypical establishments

In Normandy there are atypical places, which are ideal in the case where the goal of this seminar is to make an impression on your employees. It is for example possible to reserve a mill or an abbey for your professional event. Typical certainly but traditional, it's just that we don't imagine sleeping in a mill or in an abbey during this type of professional gathering.

✔️Manors & Inns

These establishments with the air of a castle, but more human-sized for the inns, are located in places surrounded by nature and the many horses of Normandy. There are many manors in Normandy, more and more those that belonged to families are transformed into accommodation establishments, while retaining the charm of the place.

✔️Villa to privatize:

For companies that want a friendly setting during their seminar, villas to privatize are a relevant option. This type of place offers a cottage effect, with a real home-like effect, and therefore a proximity with your employees. This type of accommodation depends above all on your type of company and the proximity desired or not with your teams.

✔️Classic hotels

Hotels in Normandy are a classic but effective option for companies looking for accommodation suitable for a seminar. With modern infrastructure, equipped meeting rooms and services dedicated to professionals, hotels combine accommodation and workplace. You can choose between luxury establishments for a prestigious event or more accessible hotels, often located near large cities or transport routes. They also offer great flexibility, particularly in terms of reception capacity, ideal for large groups.

Eco-friendly activity ideas for your green seminar in Normandy

A large number of activities can be carried out in Normandy, a large part of which revolve around the environment. Indeed, nature plays an important role in the region, it is even part of the region's commercial lung. You can organize a guided tour in the forest, to discover the local fauna and flora, in order to learn more with your teams during an afternoon for example.

You also have the possibility of booking a horse ride, in the forest or on the beaches of the Channel, again everything depends on your teams and what you want for your company. It is also possible to book more original activities, such as outdoor yoga classes, or a creative workshop, you can generally organize a large number of outdoor activities.

Another possible team building activity is cooking classes, where only local seasonal products are used and with the objective of zero waste. This type of activity helps to raise awareness among your employees and show that everyone can be involved on their own scale. With the Channel, it is also possible to organize nautical activities, such as sailing with your employees. There are therefore a good number of activities with a low carbon footprint, and which place the environment at the heart of its activity for your green business seminar in Normandy.

The most popular Normandy cities for businesses:

Although Normandy is generally a popular destination for corporate seminars, some cities are more in demand than others.

?Honfleur

Famous for its port, there are quality establishments for your seminar in Honfleur that will meet your criteria for the realization of this quote. Close to the coast, its sea air will give you a breath of fresh air for a few days with your team.

?Deauville

A reference city in terms of Normandy beaches, it is famous for its coast and its history. Companies organizing a seminar in Deauville are those looking for a seaside location near Paris.

?Rouen

For those who prefer to keep the urban side for their seminar in Normandy, Rouen is the ideal middle ground. You can enjoy the dynamism of the city while being in a quieter setting in Normandy.

?Cabourg

Another town on the Normandy coast, this seaside town offers companies an ideal setting with endless beaches, and city facilities adapted to groups (conference rooms, casino, etc, ...)

?Etretat

If you want to offer a total change of scenery during this corporate seminar in Normandy, you can choose accommodation in Etretat, surrounded by scenery from the unreal, and its world-famous cliffs.

?Caen

Located in the heart of Normandy, Caen is a dynamic and easily accessible city for organizing a seminar. With its rich historical heritage, numerous green spaces and modern infrastructure, it offers a perfect setting to combine work and relaxation. Companies particularly appreciate its seminar-friendly establishments, such as hotels with equipped meeting rooms, as well as the proximity to the D-Day landing beaches for memorable team-building activities. Caen is also well served by transport, making it a practical choice for bringing together teams from different regions.

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