Corporate retreats are a great way to increase creativity, strengthen relationships and encourage teamwork and we love to host them here at Château Saint Georges. With an epic venue full of wonderful facilities we provide numerous dedicated internal spaces and tranquil outdoor spaces for team members to bond, collaborate, and develop deeper relationships. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the usual work environment, your team can engage in activities, workshops, and outdoor pursuits that can increase morale and provide a welcomed unwind and recharge that can help with productivity back in the office and hopefully make your team feel like valued members. If you’re looking for ways to help bring this vibe into your retreat we’ve pulled together 5 great team-building activities to do here at your corporate retreat in France!
Wine Tasting Challenge
Delve into French culture with just one of the things the country is famous for! It’s beautiful wine of course! A wine-tasting challenge is a great way to heighten the mood and a wonderful activity that will get people into the team spirit. Divide your participants into groups and have them compete in a wine-tasting challenge this could be anything from a blind-tasting competition to guessing different grape varieties or regions. It’s perfect for encouraging teamwork whilst enjoying local wines.
Culinary Cook-Off
Make your dinner more exciting with a culinary cook-off of the best French dish! Organise a cooking competition where your chosen teams prepare traditional French dishes for sampling at your evening meal. This will encourage teamwork and provide healthy and friendly competition too! We have the perfect place to host your culinary cook-off here at the Château. Our vast and fully equipped Provençal marble kitchen extends into a spectacular panoramic veranda with a rare and original glass and steel structure. The kitchen is fully equipped to meet the demands of your corporate retreat with a Teppanyaki plate, 2 ovens and hot dishes, 2 American-style fridges, and beautiful large granite countertops.
Sports Day
Nothing builds a bit of healthy competition and teamwork like an old-school sports day. Whether you choose to go with a classic egg and spoon race or you do something a bit fancier with a triathlon and include an active swim, you are sure to have lots of fun with your team! You could also plan an outdoor scavenger hunt or adventure race that requires teams to work together to solve clues and complete challenges in a beautiful natural setting. With plenty of beautiful outdoor space and a health and wellness centre with an indoor swimming pool, we have the perfect place to host all your super fun sports day activities.
Artistic Project
If you’re looking for something more relaxing and creative then engage your team in an artistic project. This could be anything from life drawing, watercolour painting the epic landscape of the retreat venue, hosting a floral arranging or local perfume workshop, or even sculpting or crafting! Corporate retreat activities that are creative can help your team find new skills they never knew they had, encourage them to try something new, and of course increase their overall creativity in everyday life, including in the workplace!
Local Cultural Experiences
Your French corporate retreat is the perfect way to show your team the beautiful surroundings of the region. Plan activities that immerse the team in the local culture, such as language lessons, perfume tours, and traditional crafts. You could also plan excursions to local historical sites and places of interest too!
If you would like to discuss your corporate retreat with us, please do get in touch with your requirements. If you would like more information about our facilities here at the Château we have a handy blog post here >> Unwind and Recharge: Conferences and Retreats At Château Saint Georges
