A historic château for your events in Haute Goulaine

Description

A Renaissance château, majestic gardens and exceptional function rooms!

Are you looking for a conference venue near Nantes to organise a business event in a prestigious and exotic setting?

Just 15 minutes from Nantes, the Château de Goulaine welcomes you to a true Renaissance gem, listed as a historic monument since 1913. Nestled in the heart of the Nantes vineyards, amidst French-style gardens and lush green landscapes, this estate offers a unique setting for your seminars, study days, cocktail receptions, corporate evenings and professional events.

With its historic reception rooms, vaulted cellars, orangery and extensive outdoor spaces, the château is equally suited to small gatherings and large receptions.

Flexible reception spaces for up to 1,500 people

The Château de Goulaine has several indoor and outdoor spaces to host your events, whatever their format or scale.

The Main Building and the gardens

Dating from the 16th century, the main building comprises three rooms on the ground floor, ideal for your meetings, workshops, client days and team-building activities.

• Indoor area: 220 m²
• Capacity: 200 to 220 people standing
• Seating capacity: 70 to 120 people
• French-style gardens: 10,000 m², perfect for cocktail receptions and gourmet breaks

The château’s historic cellars

The 15th-century cellars offer a unique setting for your corporate events, entertainment and team-building activities. Combined with the main building and the gardens, they provide a total area of 350 m² for you to create an event steeped in the estate’s history.

The Orangery and the former stables

Housed in the former 17th-century stables, this characterful space is particularly well-suited to gala dinners, corporate events, product launches and trade fairs.

• Area: 300 m²
• Capacity: 600 people standing
• Seating capacity: 250 people

The Cour d’Honneur

With its unobstructed view of the château, the Cour d’Honneur provides a spectacular setting for your large-scale events.

• Area: 1,500 m²
• Capacity: up to 1,500 people standing
• Seating capacity: 800 to 1,000 people
• Option to erect a marquee

An ideal venue for hosting a cocktail reception, a roadshow, a concert, a prestigious evening event or an open-air film screening.

Refined catering featuring local flavours

To complement your events, the château offers a range of catering options, tailored to every time of day:

• Breakfast and coffee breaks
• Business lunches and brunches
• Cocktail receptions for lunch and dinner
• Dinners served at the table

The estate prioritises local partners, using fresh, seasonal produce: coffee roasted in Nantes, teas blended in Le Landreau, fruit juices from Vertou and pastries from Haute-Goulaine.

Caterers, selected for their expertise, are also on hand to support your corporate events.

Team-building activities in the heart of a historic château

Make the most of this exceptional setting to offer your staff a unique and team-building experience.

A range of activities can be organised:

• Escape games and murder mystery parties to strengthen team spirit
• Wine tastings from the ‘Marquis de Goulaine’ collection
• Private or guided tours of the château, with the option of a treasure hunt
• Sensory explorations and activities in the cellars
• Themed evenings: casino, cabaret, wooden games or an 80s-themed atmosphere
• Family events and Christmas parties with suitable entertainment

The perfect way to combine business, heritage discovery and moments of conviviality at your corporate event.

A castle within easy reach on the outskirts of Nantes

Situated in Haute-Goulaine, in the Loire-Atlantique region, the estate enjoys a strategic location:

• 15 minutes from the centre of Nantes
• 10 minutes from the Nantes ring road
• 15 minutes from the A11 Nantes–Paris motorway
• 20 minutes from Nantes TGV station
• 25 minutes from Nantes-Atlantique Airport

Treat your next corporate event to an exceptional setting!

With its Renaissance architecture, French-style gardens and prestigious reception areas, the Château de Goulaine offers a unique experience for your staff and guests.

Whether you’re planning a seminar, a training day, a cocktail reception or a gala evening near Nantes, this historic estate can be tailored to your requirements.

Contact Whereez to organise your next corporate event at this exceptional château!