Banc rouge sous arbres dans parc verdoyant

Between Calm and Reflection

Salle de réunion moderne avec écran et vidéoprojecteur

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.

Our Plans

HALF-DAY SEMINAR

Salle de réunion avec chaises et vidéoprojecteur

ONE-DAY SEMINAR

RESIDENTIAL SEMINAR

Our Rooms

THE AMPHITHEATER

AVIAU, DUVAU & SAPINAUD HALL

Salle de réunion moderne avec écran et vidéoprojecteur

THE STIRRUP

THE HORSE

Table de réunion avec verres et documents

THE SADDLE SHOP

THE PAVILION

LE CLOS SUZETTE

Auditorium moderne avec scène et écran géant

Spaces for Cohesion

Groupe assis sur pelouse devant bâtiment moderne
Baby-foot devant porte noire et mur en pierre

With its spacious rooms and wooded grounds, the Château de la Barbinière offers the perfect setting for your incentive events and team-building activities.

Whether you’re looking to boost team cohesion, challenge your managers, or simply organize a fun and friendly activity for your employees, the Château de la Barbinière offers customized activities, as well as a selection of external service providers who can come directly to the estate.

Trottinette électrique tout-terrain face à paysage rural

TEAM BUILDING

Balle de golf et putter sur le green

GOLF FOR BEGINNERS

FOREST EXCURSION

Cocktail gin tonic au citron et baies

GIN WORKSHOP

Randonneuse avec sac à dos en forêt

ORIENTEERING RACE

Cheval gris dans un pré verdoyant

Seminar and Environmental Responsibility

Bûches coupées devant un champ verdoyant

Committed to minimizing its environmental impact, the Château de la Barbinière has, for several years now, adopted eco-friendly practices such as installing micro-filtered water fountains in its meeting spaces, a culinary program featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients recognized by the “Maîtres Restaurateurs" association, the use of eco-labeled cleaning products for its various facilities, and the promotion of team-building service providers offering activities with low environmental impact.

Formula

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)
Formula

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)
Salle de réunion avec chaises et vidéoprojecteur
Formula

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
Room

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.

Configurations
  • Meeting

    400 people

  • Banquet

    200 people

Facilities
  • 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
Room

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.

Configurations
  • U-shaped layout

    40 people

  • Meeting

    90 people

  • Class

    40 people

  • Table

    64 people

Facilities
  • 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
Room

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.

Configurations
  • U-shaped layout

    20 people

  • Meeting

    35 people

  • Class

    15 people

  • Class

    25 people

  • Banquet

    24 people

  • Arc of a circle

    25 people

Facilities
  • 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
Room

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.

Configurations
  • U-shaped layout

    25 people

  • Meeting

    45 people

  • Class

    20 people

  • Class

    30 people

  • Banquet

    30 people

  • Arc of a circle

    35 people

Facilities
  • 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
Room

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.

Configurations
  • Assembly

    8 people

  • Class

    6 people

  • Arc of a circle

    7 people

Facilities
  • 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
Room

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.

Configurations
  • U-shaped layout

    400 people

  • Banquet

    250 people

Facilities
  • 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
Room

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.

Configurations
  • U-shaped layout

    30 people

  • Meeting

    80 people

  • Class

    25 people

  • Banquet

    64 people

  • CocktailParty

    80 people

  • Arc of a circle

    35 people

Facilities
  • 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
Activities

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
Activities

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
Balle de golf et putter sur le green
Activities

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
Activities

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
Cocktail gin tonic au citron et baies
Activities

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
Randonneuse avec sac à dos en forêt

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