An exceptional setting for your seminars, board meetings, team-building sessions, trainings, and other corporate events.
Château for Seminars in Normandy
Are you looking for a spacious and elegant venue to host and reward your teams and partners during a prestigious stay? Discover Château de Villers-Bocage with its enchanting surroundings, perfect for strengthening team spirit during a seminar in Normandy.
16 suites, each with a marble or natural stone bathroom, allow you to accommodate 40 people in a refined setting.
For Accommodation :
40 beds
King-size and Queen-size beds are available. The château is fully serviced by an elevator, and the rooms are accessible to guests with reduced mobility.
2 adaptable lounges in the château,
To work:
4 modular rooms
1 room on the garden level,
and 1 informal tiered seating area to facilitate discussions and sharing.
All lounges are spacious, bright, and filled with natural light, ready to welcome you in comfort.
Room capacity :
from 2 to 99 people
Everything you need is directly available in your meeting room.
The lounges can be arranged according to your preferences: U-shaped, conference, theater, etc.
Located three hours from Paris and 20 minutes from Caen, this perfect venue for team-building and meetings offers a variety of activities to entertain, amuse, and gather people together. Essential for maintaining cohesion within your workgroup.
The seminar château of Villers-Bocage has numerous rooms for hosting presentations, meetings, and training sessions in both a warm and prestigious setting. You can also create separate workgroups, each with a dedicated study and exchange room, before gathering all teams to share their findings.
After a long day, enjoy a moment of relaxation with cocktails and dinners (upon request). This seminar venue in Normandy also accommodates up to forty people in its sixteen suites, each equipped with King-size and Queen-size beds for a restful night’s sleep before tackling the next day’s program. All our beds are separable. Combining relaxation, entertainment, and work, the domain is the perfect meeting place for your teams in an inspiring and dynamic setting. Our seminar château in Normandy welcomes you for one-day corporate events or stays of more than two days from September to October or from January to February.
Your Seminar at the Château
Château de Villers-Bocage, located in Normandy, offers a serene environment conducive to reflection and creativity. Peaceful and quiet nights in the rooms, waking up to the aroma of croissants and coffee and the song of little birds, before gathering for a homemade breakfast featuring local products: freshly baked crunchy bread, Normandy cream, honey from the château, jams from our orchard, apple tarts, and Norman cakes, the generosity of the buffet, and the simplicity of delicious pleasures. You will be ready to start your meeting with a relaxed and refreshed mindset.
Everything is at your fingertips for your work session, whether in the lounges, the informal room, or in the park’s space.
Your coffee break will be waiting for you outside your meeting room, after a conference, or in the estate’s park, which is perfect for a breath of fresh air in the lush nature. At the end of the day, the aperitif and dinner are special moments of conviviality and relaxation. A discussion around a fireplace or a glass of Calvados by the ponds with close work colleagues: these are ideal moments for team cohesion.
Do not hesitate to contact us to help you organize your team-building project and professional stay in a seminar château in Normandy. Meeting in a stimulating environment boosts team performance and fosters cohesion among participants.
18th century living room
Chinese living room
Baron de Grandclos Hall
Our movie theaterAn Unusual Seminar Venue in Normandy
- 18th-Century Lounge: For your plenary room during your seminar at the château. The room is adaptable to your needs: theater style, U-shape, semicircle, conference table, etc. – the choice is yours! A perfect way to start your stay in Normandy.
- Chinese Lounge: Ideal for your sub-commissions within the castle grounds. The lounge can accommodate up to 4 work teams at the same time, with separate areas for each to organize around distinct activities.
- Baron de Grandclos Room: An ideal place for your team-building workshops or to gather around the large central table. Bonus: direct access to nature and the garden, with an outdoor table to enjoy the good weather while working.
- Cinema Room: A unique way to animate a training session for an exceptional experience. This custom informal room allows for pitches, presentations, games, and “wow effect” displays. Located in the professional seminar rental, this room fosters concentration and interactivity. Settle in as you like: sitting, standing, or lying down. The tiered seating arrangement promotes discussion among participants. This room helps to stage your strategies, energizes discussion forums, sharing, conflict resolution, and games.
Our On-site Relaxation Activities
The Château de Villers-Bocage estate offers various activities for the relaxation and entertainment of your collaborators. Discover the different facilities that members of your company can enjoy during their professional stay in Normandy.
Golf Practice and Putting on Site
The château’s estate in Normandy also includes a golf practice area with nine holes and a putting green. Whether your collaborators are experts or new to the sport, they can enjoy practicing in an exceptional setting with stunning views of the Normandy countryside.
Health Trail Around the Ponds
Walking or jogging, discover the health trail leading back to the Château de Villers-Bocage. Along this route, admire enchanting environments including waterfalls, springs, and ponds, whose colors change with the seasons in the Normandy countryside.
Football
The château, available for seminar rental in Normandy, also includes a multisport field with goals and a mini-football pitch. An excellent setup for small tournaments between teams of colleagues, diversifying the activities during a team-building stay.
Tennis
This multisport field within the Château de Villers-Bocage estate also includes a tennis court, complete with boundary lines and the essential net. It’s the perfect setup for intense singles or doubles matches throughout the professional seminar in Normandy.
Basketball
In the professional setting, aiming high is crucial. What better activity aligns with this motto than basketball? The multisport field included in the château rental for a seminar in Normandy features basketball hoops and balls for your team. Ready to soar and reach new heights with your collaborators?
Badminton
Badminton is a beautiful representation of solidarity among colleagues. A project takes flight thanks to two collaborators who pass it back and forth, showcasing their respective expertise. Put this theory into practice with two rackets, a shuttlecock, a net, and a badminton court available for matches that further strengthen team cohesion.
Handball
Handball is a sport in which France excels. Though not the simplest discipline to practice leisurely, it is always appreciated at seminars held at the Château de Villers-Bocage in Normandy. The multisport field includes two goals, which can also be used for mini-football.
Ping-pong
Growing in popularity in France, ping-pong is a must-have for relaxation and professional camaraderie activities. During your seminar in Normandy, enjoy our ping-pong tables, rackets, and balls for a good time with colleagues in a luxurious setting.
Pétanque
The quintessential social sport, pétanque, can be played (in the park) at the Château de Villers-Bocage estate in Normandy. It’s an excellent way to celebrate the end of a seminar day, glass in hand. Enjoy a professional break in a lush, natural setting.
Library
Renting a château for a seminar doesn’t just involve outdoor activities. For a bit of respite after a busy workday, or to pass the time if the weather is uncooperative, enjoy a large library where you can read in a peaceful setting.
Board Games
Board games reveal the true mechanisms and dynamics among colleagues. In this regard, to make the most of your break time, renting the château in Normandy for a professional event also gives access to a variety of board games to entertain in a friendly and lighthearted atmosphere.
Informal Meeting Spaces in the Forest or Around the Ponds
While the cinema room can host a meeting or conference, perhaps a warmer setting could enhance the focus of your colleagues. Luckily, the Château de Villers-Bocage estate includes an exceptional natural environment with forests and ponds, ideal for informal meetings that are just as professional and focused, but much more enjoyable.
Cooking Workshop
You can learn while relaxing; you can learn even more about your closest colleagues while participating in cooking workshops. Food enthusiasts will discover new flavors while indulging their taste buds. A friendly moment, perfect for successful team-building.
Meals on the Terrace or Around the Pool
The Château de Villers-Bocage, available for seminar rental in Normandy, features a terrace and a beautiful pool. During the early autumn season, between September and October, this area is an ideal place to share a meal while dipping your feet in the water, combining conviviality, freshness, and gastronomy.
Horseback Riding on Site or 20 Minutes Away
To explore the beautiful gardens and estate park, trot on one of the horses (we do not have horses, but they can be brought in upon request) within the Villers-Bocage estate. Explore the Normandy countryside with your company collaborators and savor the natural richness during this equestrian activity.
Team-building Activities
Do you want to provide your colleagues and close collaborators with a means to strengthen team spirit and the bonds between different departments? Discover our team-building activities to pace the highlights of your seminar in Normandy, within the Château de Villers-Bocage grounds.
Treasure Hunt in Caen/Bayeux/Deauville
The Normandy countryside is surrounded by three charming towns that you can explore in a fun way during the seminar at the Château de Villers-Bocage. Deauville, Bayeux, and Caen are unveiled during a treasure hunt that allows participants to discover each town’s historical heritage. A team-building activity, particularly appreciated between September and October.
Chain Reaction
The chain reaction team-building activity offered at the château’s seminar venue is unique in many ways. Here, there is no winner or loser, only collaboration that strengthens as the activity unfolds.
Perfect for reinforcing the bonds among the different company members present at this professional event, this incentive activity prioritizes team spirit. Just like in the work environment, here, it is the cohesion of the entire team that will enable the achievement of the set objectives.
Creative Fresco
Event activities dedicated to a workgroup are rare. Why not take the opportunity to embark on an activity that, in addition to uniting the participants, will allow them to unleash their creativity?
With a creative fresco combining the touches of each company member, everyone can reveal a part of their imagination that is rarely shown in the professional setting. What better environment than the elegant and refined setting of the Château de Villers-Bocage estate to bring talents together to accomplish a shared goal: painting a fresco?
Murder Party
Relive the best works of Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes through a murder mystery activity for your company seminar. A dreadful crime has been committed, and it’s up to your colleagues and collaborators to dismantle the heinous plot that led to dire consequences. A fun, friendly event that is sure to win everyone over, especially considering the Château de Villers-Bocage setting, which makes immersion into the story seamless.
Escape Game
An escape game during a company seminar is a perfect way to strengthen team cohesion while advocating for complete entertainment. Through this, collaborators develop problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills. During an escape game session at the seminar, company members can enjoy an unforgettable moment of relaxation and team bonding.
Oenological Discovery Aperitif
Take advantage of this moment in a historic French heritage location to offer your collaborators an educational and fun wine tasting. The different participants in your company seminar can taste the wines available at the château. In doing so, explanations will be provided throughout the oenological discovery.
Jeep Willis Rally
Offer an authentic dive into history by discovering the landing beaches with your colleagues as never before. Onboard a Jeep Willis, the rally will take you to rediscover a pivotal event of World War II.
Sailing Cruise Between Granville and the Channel Islands
Set sail during your company seminar. Near the château in Normandy, you can embark on a cruise between the town of Granville and the Channel Islands, exploring the latter. A perfect maritime excursion to strengthen the bonds among the different collaborators of the agency or company participating in this event.
Frequently Asked Questions About Renting the Château for a Seminar
Is there parking available on the château estate for seminars in Normandy?
Our parking lot has at least 100 spaces.
How much does it cost to rent the entire château for a multi-day seminar?
The cost of renting the entire Château de Villers-Bocage for a seminar in Normandy depends on several factors. The rate is primarily related to the number of nights considered for the stay. Additional services may also be included. Contact us for a free quote that will take your wishes into account for this professional event in a prestigious setting.
How many collaborators can stay at Château de Villers-Bocage?
Up to forty collaborators can take advantage of the accommodations available in the heart of the château. The bedding consists of King and Queen-size beds spread across sixteen suites. Our beds are separable.