Domaine d'Arès Lieu de réception sur le Bassin d'Arcachon

Seminars & Conferences

Give Your Team an Inspiring Break

Change the scenery to refresh minds, boost motivation, celebrate success, and share meaningful collective experiences.
Today, companies must think outside the box to foster dynamism, creativity, and performance.

Domaine d'Arès is the perfect setting for your meetings, conferences, seminars, and other corporate gatherings.

Whether for a single day or a longer stay, enjoy an exceptional environment where unspoiled nature, authenticity, and functionality come together seamlessly.
Just a few kilometres from Bordeaux, our estate offers a privileged setting that encourages reflection, team cohesion, and inspiration.

Welcome to a unique workspace where every moment strengthens your team and fuels your projects.



An Inspiring and Rejuvenating Setting

The Domaine d'Arès is a true eco-friendly haven of peace, imbued with positive energy, and ideal for reflection, recharging, and reconnecting with yourself.

Nestled in the heart of a protected natural environment, within the Prés Salés Nature Reserve stretching from Arès to Lège Cap-Ferret, this former agricultural and fish-farming estate offers a unique setting, away from the bustle of the Bay. Here, there is no stress or rush – only the serenity of a place where work and relaxation, team cohesion and well-being naturally find their balance.

Information seminars, onboarding sessions, motivation or team-building retreats, training courses, board meetings, incentives…
Whatever the purpose of your corporate event, the Domaine d'Arès provides you with its versatile spaces and ensures attentive support and quality services.

Choosing an eco-friendly venue is also a way to affirm your commitments : bringing your teams together around strong, meaningful CSR values that fully resonate with your company's identity and purpose.



Versatile Spaces for All Your Corporate Seminars

For your confidential-format seminarsboard meetings, work sessions, or team training – Domaine d'Arès offers two independent houses, perfect for hosting 5 to 20 participants in a warm, home-like atmosphere.

The Meadow House features a spacious lounge ideal for meetings, whether in U-shape or theatre-style format.

The Poolside House provides a refined and convivial setting for your meals, whether served indoors or outdoors by the pool.

The Domaine offers nine bedrooms, accommodating 9 guests in single occupancy or 13 in twin rooms. For larger groups, we partner with a 4-star establishment located just 300 metres away, connected by a private path, ensuring extended accommodation capacity.

For your presentations and workshops, we provide essential furniture and basic technical equipment – screen, video projector, and flipchart – to ensure the smooth running of your work sessions.



A Characterful Venue for Your Grand Events

For your large-scale events – accommodating up to 150 guests in a conference-style setup – Domaine d'Arès offers you The Barn, the estate's former stables, recently restored into an authentic 195 m² reception hall, partially equipped (screen and video projector).

Its patio, with its natural and warm décor, is ideal for welcoming guests and hosting the cloakroom, while the adjoining outdoor spaces provide the perfect setting for breaks and meals throughout the day.



Tailor-Made Activities and Services to Energise Your Seminar

The vast open spaces of the Domaine are perfectly suited for organising fun, collaborative or relaxing outdoor activities, ideal for adding a team-building element to your corporate seminar.

For your technical, catering or entertainment needs, the Domaine works with a network of trusted partners. Please feel free to contact us in advance if you would like to benefit from our support.

In addition, the Domaine serves as a strategic starting point for a variety of leisure, sporting or cultural excursions: a boat trip aboard a pinasse, a cycling getaway on the Cap-Ferret peninsula, a visit to the nature reserve or oyster-farming port, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding…

We can advise and assist you with all or part of your needs. Our dedicated team is here to ensure the success of your corporate seminar and help you achieve your objectives in the best possible conditions.



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An Ideal Setting for Wellness Retreats and Workshops

It is rare to find a place quite so perfect for hosting retreats or stays dedicated to energy healing, well-being, fitness, sport, detox programmes, or simply relaxation.

Whatever your theme or goal, let yourself be carried away by the gentle rhythm of life here… You are just 500 metres from the Bay beaches and 15 minutes from the ocean, right in the heart of a protected nature reserve. Kilometres of sandy paths, cycle routes, and forest trails are at your doorstep, making it easy to organise a wide variety of activities directly from the Domaine or in the immediate surroundings.

The Domaine works with trusted local partners who can, if desired, design a tailor-made stay, including bespoke menus and personalised activities.

For your comfort, the Domaine offers two independent houses accommodating up to 18 guests (nine double bedrooms), cosy living areas, two fully equipped kitchens, large terraces, a swimming pool, and a versatile 195 m² reception room.

The charm of the gîtes, the authenticity of the reception hall, the beauty of the outdoor spaces, and the magic of the surroundings will ensure that you – and your guests – enjoy a truly unique and unforgettable experience.