Château des Baumes
General Description
Venue Description:
After two years of complete renovation, this old Italian-style villa dating from the early 20th century has become a place for professionals to work, meet and exchange ideas. 3 floors dedicated to corporate events.
Venue Strengths:
You will be captivated by the breathtaking view of Old Istres, the Étang de l'Olivier and the Étang de Berre, as well as the famous Sainte-Victoire mountain painted by Cézanne.
Things to See or Do Around:
Located near the Mediterranean beaches, the Alpilles, and the Camargue, Istres is a dynamic city in the heart of Provence.
Good to Know:
Events, innovation and tourism.
Key information
Accessibility
Temps d'accès en voiture- Depuis Paris : 06h31m
- Depuis Lyon : 02h39m
- Depuis Marseille : 38m
- Depuis Montpellier : 01h33m
- Depuis Nice : 02h30m
- Depuis Toulouse : 03h35m
Temps d'accès en transport- Depuis Paris : 03h
- Depuis Lyon : 03h03m
- Depuis Marseille : 01h15m
- Depuis Montpellier : 02h19m
45 minutes from Marseille Provence Marignane Airport
TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon to Aix-en-Provence TGV, duration 3 hours, then 40 minutes by car (or shuttle for a group)
TGV from Paris Gare de Lyon to Aix-en-Provence TGV, duration 3 hours, then 40 minutes by car (or shuttle for a group)
Capacities
Number of rooms: 12
Maximum seating capacity: 70
Maximum standing capacity: 70
Wheelchair access
Nous pouvons adapter nos horaires d'ouverture selon les besoins de nos clients.
Venue style
Castle \/ Estate
In the city - With breathtaking views
In town
In the countryside
The Château des Baumes, located in Istres in the Bouches-du-Rhône, is a new venue dedicated to events and innovation that opened in November 2021. After two years of total renovation, this former Italian-style villa dating from the beginning of the 20th century has become a place for work, meetings, and exchange for professionals. The various spaces of the Château, with a total area of 455 m2, are spread over 3 floors. With reception and meeting rooms, office spaces, and an outdoor terrace, a total of 12 spaces are available for your corporate events and teambuilding activities.
Located near the Mediterranean beaches, the Alpilles, and the Camargue, Istres is a dynamic city situated in the heart of Provence. You will be captivated by the breathtaking views of Old Istres, the Étang de l'Olivier, and the Étang de Berre, as well as the famous Sainte-Victoire mountain painted by Cézanne. Our establishment welcomes you all year round, from Monday to Friday, as well as on weekends for private events.
In every room of the castle, everything has been designed to breathe a modern soul into an ancient building: period cement tiles, a Carrara marble staircase, wooden moldings, but also golden yellow velvet armchairs, contemporary lighting, and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment...
Available facilities
Cloakroom
Relaxation area
Event catering
Air conditioning
Sound equipment
Video projector
Wifi
Wi-Fi, video projector and wall screen, flipchart, sound system and microphones, video conferencing, printer, air conditioning
Activities for your seminar
Karaoke
Mountain biking
Hiking
Wellness
Visit & Culture
Oenology
Cooking class & Gastronomy
Creative & artistic
Multi-Activities & Olympics
Murder Party & Investigation
Rally & Treasure hunt
DJ
Teambuilding & activities: - At the Castle: treasure hunt, murder party, giant Cluedo, wine tasting, theatrical improvisation - Around the Etang de l'Olivier (1.5 km away) / In Old Istres (500 m away): sports activities, olympiads, scavenger hunt, hiking - Nearby: tour of Old Istres, spa with hammam, bowling, cinema, golf, horse riding
Outdoor space
Terrace Courtyard
Private terrace
Sustainable development and CSR
- Energy efficient lighting (LED, compact fluorescent, ...)
- Caterers meeting eco-friendly criteria
