A seminar in the land of the cicadas
Grand Hotel Roi René Aix-en-Provence Centre – MGallery
With its white stone, grand mansions, and fountains, Aix-en-Provence is a city which is a delight to just wander around. The ancient capital of Provence exudes a discreet kind of opulence, making it the perfect setting for a superior-quality seminar.
In the heart of the city, just a few steps from the Cours Mirabeau, the 4-star MGallery, named after the famous King René (of Anjou!), has everything you need to organize your event. Nine meeting rooms, the largest of which can host up to 80 people, then 134 bright and comfortable rooms, a heated outdoor pool, a gym, and finally, La Table du Roi, the restaurant where you can enjoy Provençal specialities in the patio or winter garden, depending on the weather.
A seminar in the land of the cicadas
When you think of Provence, you imagine the sea, the sunshine, lavender, pastis, or the buzzing and clicking of the cicadas…
Beyond these things that immediately come to mind, this region, easily accessible thanks to its airport and TGV lines, offers a vibrant economy and cultural life, with many international events being organized. Here are four destinations where you can set up your laptop.
With its white stone, grand mansions, and fountains, Aix-en-Provence is a city which is a delight to just wander around. The ancient capital of Provence exudes a discreet kind of opulence, making it the perfect setting for a superior-quality seminar.
In the heart of the city, just a few steps from the Cours Mirabeau, the 4-star MGallery, named after the famous King René (of Anjou!), has everything you need to organize your event. Nine meeting rooms, the largest of which can host up to 80 people, then 134 bright and comfortable rooms, a heated outdoor pool, a gym, and finally, La Table du Roi, the restaurant where you can enjoy Provençal specialities in the patio or winter garden, depending on the weather.
With numerous conference centres and a bustling cultural life, Marseille is a city that is brimming with energy. The silhouette of the city, with the Mediterranean as a backdrop, is best admired from the upper part of the city in the area around Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. And when it comes to views, the 5-star Sofitel Marseille Vieux-Port does not disappoint! The hotel overlooks the old port and features a 100 m² rooftop area; its bar opens onto a 150 m² terrace and 24 of its 134 rooms have a private terrace!
The gourmet restaurant, Les Trois Forts, is led by a French master chef and is the perfect setting for management seminars with 7 event rooms for up to 220 people, and a specialist coordinator to help you organize everything.
Thinking about organizing a seminar with a sports and nature theme? Head to the Mercure Brignoles Golf de Barbaroux & Spa. Located at the edge of the Sainte-Baume nature reserve and in the heart of the forest, this 4-star hotel with 52 rooms offers a pool, tennis court, golf course, spa, and of course, a restaurant and bar!
These excellent services and facilities will boost the efficiency of your meetings in one of the two event rooms for up to 200 people. To round off your stay, don’t miss a visit to Thoronet Abbey, a 20-minute drive away. This Romanesque building was completed in the 13th century and is a masterpiece of purity and simplicity that has inspired many famous architects, including Le Corbusier.
Ibis La Ciotat welcomes you to the heart of the Athélia business district, home to 300 companies. This proximity can be essential for organizing work meetings and developing your business in the region.
The hotel, with 86 rooms, offers four meeting rooms, three of which can be combined to host up to 140 people, as well as a restaurant, a bar… and a heated pool!
After a day of hard work, when it’s time to relax, you’ll really appreciate the proximity to the beaches and especially to the Calanques, which sculpt the edges of the Mediterranean and are a paradise for hikers. It’s well known that there’s nothing better than a good walk to stretch your legs!