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5 good reasons to organize your professional event at Château de Poudenas
- Noémie Lavergne
- 3 days ago
- 6 min read
It's the end of the wedding season, time for corporate events!
Looking for an exceptional venue to host your seminar, gala, presentation day, or other event? Ideally located between Bordeaux and Toulouse, the Château de Poudenas welcomes you to create unforgettable memories with your colleagues: discover in this article why our château is the perfect choice for your professional event!
1) A team accustomed to welcoming you and your colleagues
Event experience with renowned companies
Château de Poudenas has been hosting professional events for over ten years: EDF, Renault, Edenauto, Liphatech, Artelia, Banque Populaire, Terres du Sud… Many have entrusted us with the organization of their events!
We adapt to your needs and offer a personalized service tailored to your requirements.
Looking for inspiration? Check out the blog post about the Renault training seminar held at the castle, or the article describing how we hosted the Tour Auto!
Our venues are designed to host your events at the pace of your wildest desires: no minimum number of participants, no restrictions, and no obstacles:
ve concert stages set up between the castle park, the swimming pool and the main courtyard? We did it for Etchart in 2023.
A car show in the main courtyard? We made that possible too.
Olympics with life-size inflatable games? The moat is perfect for hosting a giant foosball table.
Tell us about your project and it will come to life!
Our team is on-site to help you organize your event and to support you in case of unforeseen circumstances. You will benefit from direct contact with the castle owners, who will provide the necessary support and assistance throughout your stay.
CSR approach
The Château de Poudenas is committed to a CSR approach: we are committed to offering services that align with our values and respect the pillars of sustainable development, which is why we are implementing various initiatives on the economic, ecological and social aspects.
Feel free to contact us in order to get our brochure, in which you will find details of the actions we implemented and the ones we planned.
2) An exceptional and high-end setting at your disposal
Strengthen your team bonds by choosing a unique venue
Originally an English fortress in the 13th century, transformed into an Italian palace in the 17th century, the Château de Poudenas offers its park, gardens, lounges and reception rooms for the organization of professional events that can accommodate up to 500 people indoors and more than 1000 people outdoors.
Offer your employees a high-end venue that will transport them to another era
Allow them to immerse themselves more fully in their stay by offering study and team-building activities in historical spaces
Create unforgettable memories that will strengthen their sense of belonging to your company.
Explore our spaces and choose the option that best suits your project
The possibilities are endless and limited only by your own imagination when organizing your event. Here are the spaces we offer:
The castle grounds, a wooded haven of peace offering 300 parking spaces
The north esplanade, the first outdoor space within the castle grounds, can accommodate up to 800 people
The southern esplanade, a green balcony around the swimming pool, overlooking the village of Poudenas, can accommodate up to 600 people
The Cour d'Honneur, a space framed by the castle walls and illuminated in the evening by its "guinguette" string lights, can accommodate up to 800 people
The Grandes écuries, a vaulted reception hall that can accommodate up to 300 people
The Billard, a vaulted, ground-floor room that can accommodate up to 200 people
The Salon, a bright space with Italian-influenced décor, can accommodate up to 100 people
The terraces overlooking the south esplanade, accessible from the series of reception rooms and able to accommodate up to 200 people
The Bureau, a room with undeniable charm thanks to its libraries and antique paintings, can accommodate up to 80 people
The Salle des gardes, a reception room with an iconic black and white checkered floor, can accommodate up to 200 people
The Salle à manger, a sumptuously decorated room that can accommodate up to 120 people.
The unique layout of the castle's reception rooms makes them the ideal venue for your meetings and other work sessions: arranged in a row, they are all interconnected and allow for the creation of several study or presentation spaces without the slightest difficulty.
In addition, they are all equipped with Wi-Fi and, depending on your preference, projection screens, tables, chairs, flip charts and a video projector.
You will find more details on the characteristics of our spaces and the packages we offer in our brochure dedicated to seminars and other professional events : feel free to contact us to get it.
3) Cottages available for your multi-day events
Looking to organize a residential seminar? It's possible in Poudenas: we have 4 cottages on the castle that can accommodate up to 42 people (21 people in single rooms and 42 people in shared rooms).
- The Castle Cottage, with 8 double rooms
- The Gascony Manor House, featuring 7 double bedrooms and a private swimming pool
- Simone's House, with 4 double bedrooms
- Olive's House, with 2 double bedrooms
These accommodations will immerse you in a warm and comforting atmosphere, with the feeling of being "at home." The lounges will allow your colleagues to meet in a different setting and spend quality time together, building strong bonds over a game of cards or a cozy fireplace.
Do you need accommodation for more employees? We have partnerships with many other locations in the surrounding area (within 10 km) that can supplement our accommodation capacity.
Please contact us to receive our accommodation brochure!
4) We work in close collaboration with trusted partners
Château de Poudenas will assist you in creating your seminar by recommending the service providers best suited to your needs and budget.
We regularly work with local companies that offer high-quality services.
Our contact directory includes caterers, team building agencies, event decoration agencies (if you wish to organize a themed event, for example), musicians, DJs, and many other event professionals.
Contact us so we can recommend service providers that match your event!
5) A multitude of activities are available on site and in the surrounding area
Many activities are available at Château de Poudenas: whether you are more sporty, cerebral, gourmet or creative, we can offer you activities that will adapt to your needs and your colleagues.
Team-Building activities
Building a team, getting colleagues to work together, and fostering cohesion: a significant challenge brilliantly met through team-building activities!
Château de Poudenas can recommend its preferred partners, experts in the field, for a variety of activities:
Olympiad in the castle park
Challenges against the clock to discover the domain and beyond
Escape Games in a setting conducive to calm and reflection
Murder Mystery Parties in unique settings that will immediately immerse your team in the atmosphere of mystery
And many more: burger quiz, karaoke, casino night,…
Activities in the castle
In addition to the entertainment offered by external providers, the castle is full of activities of all kinds:
Guided tour of the castle, a listed historical monument
Tennis court accessible in the park
Introduction to golf on our approach green
Petanque, foosball and ping-pong tables are available at our cottages.
Swimming pools
Activities around the castle
Finally, if you'd like to explore more of our beautiful Gascony region and discover its lifestyle, culture, and activities, that's also possible!
The Château de Poudenas is located near many tourist attractions that will entertain your colleagues while strengthening their team spirit. Here are a few ideas for nearby activities:
Tree climbing
Laser tag
Go-karting
Casino
Guided tours
And much more!
Convinced? We look forward to working with you!
Feel free to explore our Events section or contact us directly to request a quote or for more information.
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