Between Calm and Reflection
Located in the heart of the Vendée Bocage in a 13-hectare wooded park, between Cholet, Nantes, and Les Herbiers, the Château de la Barbinière offers the ideal setting—surrounded by nature—for your meetings or workshops. With its peaceful location yet close to major highways such as the A87, the estate is a natural setting perfect for gatherings, discussions, and team-building activities among colleagues. Whether you’re organizing a seminar, a conference, a team-building event, or a corporate event, the Château de la Barbinière will welcome you with tailored and personalized services.
HALF-DAY SEMINAR
- Renting a room for a morning or an afternoon
- A welcome coffee break with hot drinks, fruit juice, and pastries
- A gourmet snack break
- A three-course lunch (appetizer, main course, dessert / drinks not included)
ONE-DAY SEMINAR
- Renting a room for a day
- A welcome coffee break with hot drinks, fruit juice, and pastries
- Two gourmet breaks
- A three-course lunch (appetizer, main course, dessert / drinks not included)
RESIDENTIAL SEMINAR
- Renting a room for a day
- A welcome coffee break with hot drinks, fruit juice, and pastries
- Two gourmet breaks
- A three-course lunch and dinner (appetizer, main course, dessert / drinks not included)
- A room in the guesthouse with breakfast
THE AMPHITHEATER
Located at the heart of the estate, our 500 m² amphitheater offers a space perfectly suited for hosting your conventions, conferences, and major corporate events. Equipped with a retractable grandstand seating 268 people—with the option to add chairs to accommodate up to 500 guests—it can be transformed into a fully modular space, divisible into three separate rooms to suit your needs.
Featuring a built-in sound system and touchscreen flat-panel TVs for your meetings and presentations, the Amphitheater combines comfort, technology, and versatility. A thoughtfully designed venue to host your most ambitious professional events under optimal conditions.
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Meeting
400 people
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Banquet
200 people
- Free Wi-Fi
- IOZ Microfiltered Still and Sparkling Water
- Nespresso machine available
- Wireless Microphones
- Flipchart
- Parking nearby
- Sound and Lighting System
- Café Richard Tea
- Flat-screen TV
- Video Projector
AVIAU, DUVAU & SAPINAUD HALL
The Duvau, d’Aviau, and Sapinaud rooms, each with an area of 160 m², offer spacious, modern, and well-lit spaces that are perfectly suited for hosting your professional events. Fully modular, they can be used separately or combined to form a single space of nearly 500 m², accommodating a variety of layouts, including an amphitheater-style setup. A flexible and elegant solution to meet all your needs.
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U-shaped layout
40 people
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Meeting
90 people
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Class
40 people
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Table
64 people
- Free Wi-Fi
- IOZ Microfiltered Still and Sparkling Water
- Nespresso machine available
- Wireless Microphones
- Flipchart
- Parking nearby
- Pen and blank sheets of paper
- Sound and Lighting System
- Café Richard Tea
- Flat-screen TV
- Video Projector
THE STIRRUP
Bathed in natural light, the Etrier Room offers a workspace ideal for U-shaped or boardroom-style meetings, as well as team-building events for employees.
This space can be connected to the Cheval Room.
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U-shaped layout
20 people
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Meeting
35 people
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Class
15 people
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Class
25 people
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Banquet
24 people
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Arc of a circle
25 people
- Free Wi-Fi
- IOZ Microfiltered Still and Sparkling Water
- Nespresso machine available
- Flipchart
- Parking nearby
- Pen and blank sheets of paper
- Café Richard Tea
- Video Projector
THE HORSE
Spacious and modern, the Cheval Room is ideal for large gatherings or recurring corporate seminars. Popular for its “U”-shaped layout, this workspace is perfect for large-screen presentations.
This space can be connected to the Cheval and Sellerie rooms.
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U-shaped layout
25 people
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Meeting
45 people
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Class
20 people
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Class
30 people
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Banquet
30 people
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Arc of a circle
35 people
- Free Wi-Fi
- IOZ Microfiltered Still and Sparkling Water
- Nespresso machine available
- Flipchart
- Parking nearby
- Pen and blank sheets of paper
- Café Richard Tea
- Video Projector
THE SADDLE SHOP
Intimate and on a human scale, the Sellerie Room is ideal for small team meetings or year-end reviews. Primarily configured in a “boardroom” layout, this workspace, by virtue of its size, encourages interaction and discussions among employees and managers.
This space can be connected to the Cheval Room.
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Assembly
8 people
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Class
6 people
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Arc of a circle
7 people
- Free Wi-Fi
- IOZ Microfiltered Still and Sparkling Water
- Nespresso machine available
- Flipchart
- Parking nearby
- Pen and blank sheets of paper
- Café Richard Tea
- Video Projector
THE PAVILION
Adjacent to the Amphitheater, the Pavilion is a bright event space featuring an elegant glass roof that offers a panoramic view of the rear of the castle. Designed as a place for socializing and interaction, it is fully equipped, including a professional kitchen and a bar that opens onto the outdoors—ideal for hosting your works council dinners, cocktail parties, and team-building activities year-round.
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U-shaped layout
400 people
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Banquet
250 people
- Free Wi-Fi
- IOZ Microfiltered Still and Sparkling Water
- Nespresso machine available
- Wireless Microphones
- Flipchart
- Parking nearby
- Pen and blank sheets of paper
- Sound and Lighting System
- Café Richard Tea
- Video Projector
LE CLOS SUZETTE
Spacious and bright, the Clos Suzette room opens out to the outdoors. Thanks to its large floor-to-ceiling windows, it provides a beautiful natural light for meetings or activities. Whether you’re working in small groups or holding a conference-style meeting, the Clos Suzette room offers a beautiful space that can be divided into breakout sessions if needed.
The Clos Suzette room is only available during the winter months, as it serves as a restaurant during the summer.
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U-shaped layout
30 people
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Meeting
80 people
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Class
25 people
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Banquet
64 people
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CocktailParty
80 people
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Arc of a circle
35 people
- Free Wi-Fi
- Table Soccer
- Still and sparkling water
- Nespresso machine available
- Microphone (if needed)
- Flipchart
- Parking nearby
- Pen and blank sheets of paper
- Pétanque court
- Café Richard Tea
- Video Projector
TEAM BUILDING
Boost team cohesion among your employees by organizing a team-building activity such as a Blind Test, an outdoor event, or an escape game.
- Where : Château de la Barbinière / Inside or Outside
- Hosted by : an outside service provider
- Number of people : between 10 and 200 people
- Duration : Duration varies depending on the activity
GOLF FOR BEGINNERS
Discover some techniques to perfect your swing and become a seasoned golfer with advice from a pro.
- Where : La Barbinière Pitch & Putt / Outdoor
- Hosted by : an outside service provider
- Duration : 1:00
FOREST EXCURSION
Set off on an adventure in the Barbinière Woods on your electric scooter and let yourself be guided through the local flora and fauna.
- Where : Bois de la Barbinière / Outdoors
- Hosted by : Hosted by an outside vendor
- Number of people : 4 to 12 people
- Duration : 1:00
GIN WORKSHOP
Discover the origins of gin while learning some bartending basics, and make classic and unique cocktails.
- Where : Bar de l’Orangerie / Interior
- Hosted by : the Château de la Barbinière
- Number of people : 5 to 12 people
- Duration : 1 hour 30 minutes / 2 hours
ORIENTEERING RACE
Explore the estate using a map and make your way to the marked locations while solving a series of puzzles.
- Where : Estate Park / Outdoors
- Hosted by : the Château de la Barbinière
- Number of people : 6 to 20 people
- Duration : 1 hour 30 minutes / 2 hours



























