Hameau des 40 Arpents – Seminar in the heart of the Burgundy vineyards

Description

Are you looking for a seminar venue in Burgundy that will take your teams away from their daily routine? Le Hameau des 40 Arpents is set amidst a landscape of vineyards, pastures and orchards, close to a 26-hectare lake and a 650-hectare forest. An inspiring, peaceful setting, completely immersed in nature, designed to host all your corporate events.

A seminar room with exposed timber beams, guest rooms and treehouses, a restaurant sourcing produce from the estate’s organic farm, a spa and forest activities: everything is brought together in a single location. You can organise your study day, residential seminar, team-building event or corporate dinner without the hassle of multiple journeys, just 10 minutes from Beaune railway station.

The Hameau’s facilities

The seminar room

A large, light-filled meeting and co-working space, set beneath a half-timbered roof. The room is equipped with all the necessary equipment (large TV screen with HDMI cable, whiteboard, Wi-Fi connection) and modular furniture, complemented by a lounge area for informal breaks. It can be adapted to suit your working needs: meetings, workshops, plenary sessions or cocktail receptions.

Capacity by layout

U-shape: 20 people
Classroom: 20 people
Conference: 50 people
Cocktail reception: 60 people

Accommodation

Le Hameau has 13 rooms with en-suite bathrooms, a television and a desk, including 2 family suites. In addition, 4 treehouses await you in the heart of the forest, for a unique overnight stay.

In total, 17 rooms and 42 beds are available for your residential seminar.

The restaurant

A bright, contemporary dining room with large windows overlooking the countryside, perfect for your lunches, dinners and cocktail receptions. The venue can accommodate receptions for around fifty guests; for larger events, a marquee can be erected in the grounds. The kitchen works in close collaboration with the estate’s organic farm: the chef creates a bespoke menu using seasonal produce.

The relaxation area

Outdoor swimming pool, hammam, sauna, jacuzzi and massages: a true wellness area to round off the working day and offer your staff a genuine opportunity to unwind.

Catering: Burgundy’s local specialities served at your table

Welcome coffee, breakfast, gourmet break, lunch, pre-dinner drinks or dinner: every part of your event can be catered for on site. The chef also offers themed menus (Burgundian, Asian, Vietnamese, Italian, sauerkraut, etc.).

Example of a Burgundian menu: Burgundian ham with parsley or scallops and seafood au gratin; coq au vin, cod fillet with shellfish sauce or roast beef with green pepper sauce; Burgundian tart or lemon meringue tart.

Example of an Asian menu: vegetable stir-fry with thin slices of pork loin; chicken karaage with chive cream; seasonal fruit salad.

For your social gatherings, a selection of homemade cocktails can be prepared: traditional sangria, white sangria or spritz.

On-site activities and team-building

From relaxing activities to more active ones, Le Hameau is on hand to help you tailor your seminar entirely to your needs:

• Archery trail: a unique course through the forest, featuring various targets.
• Wine tasting: an unmissable opportunity to discover the estate’s wines.
• Forest activities: walks, mountain biking, orienteering, survival experience.
• Cookery classes: a gourmet workshop to bring your teams closer together.
• Bike hire: to explore the vineyards and the surrounding area.
• Relaxation area: swimming pool, steam room, sauna, massages.

Types of events available

• Study day: room hire, coffee breaks and lunch.
• Residential seminar: rooms, coffee breaks, lunches, dinner and accommodation.
• Corporate dinner: function room and dinner.
• Team-building and incentive events: outdoor activities, wine tasting and wellness.

Example of a 2-day residential seminar (30 people)

Day 1: 9.00 am arrival and welcome coffee, meeting and workshops; 12.00 pm buffet lunch; meeting and workshops; 5.00 pm activities; 7.00 pm dinner at a restaurant in Beaune.

Day 2: 8.00 am breakfast, meeting and workshops; 10.30 am gourmet break; 12.00 pm lunch; meeting and workshops; 4.00 pm farewell snack.

Options and customisation

• Access to the spa for your group.
• Shuttles to transport your participants.
• Welcome gourmet hamper: honey and jam from the estate, Flavigny aniseed sweets, small jars of Burgundy mustard.
• Wine hamper: 3 bottles of the estate’s vintages.
• Themed menus and house cocktails to liven up your meals and evenings.

A venue committed to eco-friendly seminars

Le Hameau is based on an organic farm run using biodynamic methods, spanning around twenty hectares of mixed farming: arable crops, pasture, market gardening, orchards and vineyards. It is these produce that you’ll find on your plate.

The estate is committed to a comprehensive eco-responsible programme: 40 per cent renewable energy production, natural wastewater treatment systems, waste recycling and unique, low-carbon accommodation. Scientific monitoring of the forest, the pond, and the flora and fauna ensures that management respects biodiversity. This is a real asset for a corporate event that aligns with your CSR approach.

Why choose this venue for your seminar or team-building event?

Because it brings together, in a single location, everything that makes for a successful seminar: a distinctive workspace, comfortable and unique accommodation, local cuisine, a spa and team-building activities in the heart of nature. Easily accessible from Paris, Lyon, Dijon or Geneva, Le Hameau des 40 Arpents is the ideal venue for a seminar in the Burgundy countryside, a study day near Beaune or a memorable corporate dinner amongst the vineyards.

General information

Seminar room capacity: 20 people in a ‘U’ or classroom layout, 50 for a conference, 60 for a cocktail reception

Accommodation: 17 rooms (13 rooms including 2 family suites + 4 treehouses), sleeps 42

Reception capacity: around 50 guests; a marquee can be erected in the grounds for larger events

Car park: up to 30 spaces on site

Access: 10 mins from Beaune railway station (12 km), 7 mins from the A6 motorway exit

Journey time (by car or TGV): 30 mins from Dijon, 1 hour 30 mins from Lyon, 2 hours from Geneva, 3 hours 30 mins from Paris