Residential seminars in Paris: all our venues and activities

Residential seminars are enjoying a clear revival. This format allows you to bring your teams together in a setting conducive to concentration and direct exchanges. Paris, with its wealth of hotels and business facilities, offers a practical venue for these working breaks, which are now seen as a management tool in their own right.

Why hold a residential seminar in Paris?

Advantages of residential seminars for companies

Residential seminars have become a key management tool. Many companies see it as a way of maintaining cohesion, which has been undermined by the widespread use of distance working.

Far from videoconferences and timed meetings, teams take the time to discuss fundamental issues such as corporate strategy, vision and collaboration methods.

Paris, a strategic destination for your business events

Paris is home to most of the head offices and regional headquarters of French and international companies. This makes it possible to bring together teams from several regions in the same place, without logistical constraints.

Paris train stations serve the entire region in less than three hours, while Roissy and Orly airports provide easy access for foreign subsidiaries. Business hotels, coworking spaces and eco-responsible seminar venues... The capital also boasts some of the most comprehensive accommodation facilities in Europe.

The best venues for a residential seminar in Paris

Hotels with meeting rooms and accommodation

The Bowmann Hotel in Paris

Located a stone's throw from Boulevard Haussmann, theHôtel Bowmann embodies Parisian classicism in its most contemporary version. Behind its 19thᵉ century façade, the establishment houses modular lounges suitable for meetings. The rooftop Penthouse offers a capacity of up to 40 people in cocktail format or up to 15 people in meeting configuration.

Hotel 1k in Paris with a Latin American flavour

Inspired by the cultures of Latin America,Hotel 1K is a good option for organising seminars on a human scale. It offers a range of flexible spaces, including a 100 m² Cuzco meeting room, a Mexican bar (Mezcaleria), a suite with private swimming pool and 48 rooms.

The Kube Hotel in Paris

Kube Hôtel is housed in a former industrial building in the 18ᵉ arrondissement. It features meeting spaces and lounges suited to collaborative working, a fully planted terrace and a restaurant, conducive to networking moments.

Atypical spaces near Paris

Château de vaugrigneuse

Situated around thirty minutes south-west of Paris on a 16-hectare estate, Château de Vaugrigneuse offers a rural setting for businesses. It has a pavilion on the edge of a pond with a capacity of up to 180 people for conferences or 300 people for cocktails, as well as a 100 m² orangery for your meetings.

Farmhouse for events in Seine & Marne

approximately one hour from Paris, in Seine-et-Marne, this events venue is a former farmhouse dating from the XVIIᵉ century. It has three large reception areas (70 to 280 people), each independently accessible. More than 180 beds are divided between classic guest rooms and Mongolian yurts.

Ecolodges near Paris

Paris is home to several renowned ecolodges. Youza Ecolodge is an estate of 18 top-of-the-range ecolodges, offering a range of accommodation configurations for up to 45 people. Each cabin has large picture windows, terraces and, in some cases, a private Nordic bath.

Criteria for choosing the right venue for your residential seminar in Paris

The success of your residential seminar depends largely on the choice of venue:

• Proximity to train stations, airports or major roads makes it easier for participants to get to your venue, especially if your teams are spread over several sites. Choose venues in the immediate vicinity of major stations (Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse or Gare de Lyon).
• Rooms should be equipped with reliable audiovisual solutions (Wi-Fi, screens, sound system, video projectors, etc.). Having technical assistance on site will simplify logistics for your company.
• The setting also influences the quality of the discussions: a Haussmann-style hotel in the 8ᵉ arrondissement enhances your corporate image, while a forest estate an hour's drive away invites you to unwind.

Organising your residential seminar: services and support

Services included and personalised options

The success of a residential seminar depends on smooth organisation, with attention to detail. Whereez will work with you from A to Z to plan and coordinate every stage of your corporate seminar. Our services include

• Selecting a venue to suit your objectives;
• Managing reservations, catering, transport and accommodation;
• Coordination of activities and personalised options: creative workshops, tastings, cultural visits, etc.

Examples of successful experiences in Paris

LOIRET and HAENTJENS

For this client, the Whereez teams designed and managed a two-day residential seminar in Paris for 22 participants. Several scenarios were proposed to suit the objectives and profiles of the participants.

The programme included some emblematic highlights: an immersive Dans le Noir dinner, a perfume creation workshop, a concert outing, an exhibition visit, the organisation of meals and a street art trail.

DELOITTE

Whereez proposed three to four complete scenarios for the organisation of a residential seminar at the Château d'Ermenonville. The teams handled all the coordination: transport, overnight stays, work sessions, catering, but also moments of relaxation and a team-building activity.

Request a quote for your residential seminar in Paris

By requesting a quote, you can compare several scenarios, adapted to the size of your group, the length of your stay and the objectives of your event. At Whereez, each quote is drawn up transparently, specifying logistical costs, entertainment options and booking conditions. You can adjust the services to suit your priorities.

Frequently asked questions about residential seminars in Paris

how many participants are required to organise a residential seminar in Paris?

Most Parisian establishments accept groups of 10 participants or more, a format suited to management meetings or workshops. For larger seminars (30 to 100 people), some hotels have modular rooms. For larger groups, the estates on the outskirts of Paris offer greater accommodation capacity.

When should you organise a residential seminar in Paris?

Residential seminars are most often planned between March and June, then in the autumn, when weather conditions are favourable and hotel availability more flexible.

Why organise a residential seminar with Whereez?

Whereez relies on a network of partner venues selected for their quality and their ability to accommodate professional groups. You can choose from several scenarios (city hotel, estate on the outskirts, ecolodge, etc.) depending on your objectives. Our agency advocates a flexible approach, with transparent service charges and personalised support every step of the way.