Maizières Abbey Estate for your seminars

Description

An exceptional venue for your seminars and corporate events in Burgundy. Just a few minutes from Beaune, the Domaine de l’Abbaye de Maizières welcomes businesses to a unique setting where heritage, nature and top-class facilities come together. Founded in 1125, this fully renovated former Cistercian abbey stretches across 750 hectares of unspoilt countryside, in the heart of the prestigious vineyards of the Côte de Beaune.

Designed to host residential seminars, conferences, study days, board meetings and corporate events alike, the estate offers a wide variety of function spaces, luxury accommodation and a broad selection of team-building activities.

Why choose the Domaine de l’Abbaye de Maizières?

• A former Cistercian abbey dating from 1125, fully renovated
• A 750-hectare estate set in the heart of the countryside
• Just 15 minutes from the grand cru wines of Meursault, Pommard and Puligny-Montrachet
• In the immediate vicinity of Beaune
• Flexible event spaces accommodating up to 350 people
• 37 rooms and suites on site
• Organisation of residential seminars
• A wide range of team-building activities
• Strong commitment to CSR and biodynamic farming
• Production of the estate’s own wines

Reception areas suitable for all your business events

The Domaine de l’Abbaye de Maizières has several meeting and reception rooms suitable for hosting events of all sizes.

The Orangery

The estate’s flagship venue, the 400 m² Orangerie can accommodate up to:

• 300 people for a banquet
• 300 people for a conference
• 350 people for a cocktail reception
• 70 people in a classroom-style layout
• 50 people in a U-shape

It features, in particular:

• professional sound system
• event lighting
• video projection
• catering area
• cloakrooms
• toilets
• furniture (round tables and chairs)

The Vaulted Cellars

An authentic venue steeped in history, ideal for cocktail parties, dinners or corporate events.

Capacity:

• 200 people for a banquet
• 150 people for a conference
• 350 people for a cocktail reception

The Grande Halle

With its 200 m², the Grande Halle is an excellent venue for conferences, meetings or product launches.

Capacities:

• 130 people for a banquet
• 180 people for a conference
• 180 people for a cocktail reception

Facilities:

• projector
• sound system
• lighting
• catering area
• furniture

The Château’s function rooms

For small meetings or executive committee meetings, several elegant function rooms are available.

Piano Room

• up to 40 people for a conference
• 50 people for a cocktail reception

Salon d’Honneur

• up to 40 people for a conference
• 50 people for a cocktail reception

Dining Room

• up to 50 people for a conference
• 60 people for a cocktail reception

A residential seminar in an exceptional setting

The estate offers the ideal setting for organising residential seminars in Burgundy, thanks to its extensive accommodation capacity.

Luxury suites

• Château de Maizières: 8 suites
• Palais Abbatial: 5 suites

That’s 13 luxury suites in total.

Additional accommodation

The estate also offers:

• Convers Rooms
• Monks’ Rooms
• Village des Novices
• Unusual accommodation

In total:

• 37 rooms and suites
• Accommodation for up to 56 people, depending on the layout

Team-building activities in Burgundy

The Domaine de l’Abbaye de Maizières offers a wide range of experiences designed to foster team spirit.

Among the activities available:

• Explore Game in the heart of the Abbey
• Wine tasting of the estate’s wines
• Wine-tasting workshops
• Koh-Lanta Challenge
• Burger Quiz
• Survival experience
• Team-building games
• Swimming pool
• Jacuzzi
• Sauna
• Massages
• Tailor-made activities with local partners

Each programme can be tailored to your company’s objectives.

A practical approach to CSR

The Estate places sustainable development at the heart of its mission.

Its commitments include, in particular:

• an organic farm run using biodynamic methods
• production of estate wines
• preservation of biodiversity
• scientific monitoring of flora and fauna
• 40 per cent of energy generated from renewable sources
• natural wastewater treatment
• waste recycling
• low-carbon accommodation

An approach particularly appreciated by companies wishing to organise sustainable seminars.

An ideal location in Burgundy

The estate is easily accessible:

• 10 minutes from the A6 motorway
• 20 minutes from Beaune railway station
• 50 minutes from Dijon
• 1 hour 45 minutes from Lyon
• 2 hours from Geneva
• 3 hours 30 minutes from Paris by TGV and car

Its proximity to the great Burgundy vineyards also makes it a prime destination for incentive seminars.

Example of a residential seminar

The estate offers fully customisable programmes.

Example of a two-day programme:

Day 1

• Welcome coffee
• Meetings and workshops
• Buffet lunch
• Free time
• Wine tasting at the estate
• Dinner in Beaune

Day 2

• Breakfast
• Meetings
• Gourmet break
• Lunch
• Workshops
• Departure snack

Highlights of the Domaine de l’Abbaye de Maizières

• An exceptional historic estate in Burgundy
• Up to 350 participants
• 37 on-site accommodation options
• Several meeting spaces
• Bespoke team-building activities
• Wine tastings
• Spa and wellness centre
• Committed to CSR
• In the immediate vicinity of Beaune
• Turnkey residential seminars

Organise your next corporate event at the Domaine de l’Abbaye de Maizières. Whether you’re planning a residential seminar, a conference, an executive committee meeting, a study day, a product launch or a team-building event, the Domaine de l’Abbaye de Maizières offers an exceptional setting combining heritage, nature, fine dining and top-of-the-range services, in the heart of Burgundy.