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Green seminar near Bordeaux
For your seminars, explore a magnificent reception venue located in the Bordeaux region, in an enchanting setting!



Discover Fontdouce, an exceptional place to explore near Bordeaux
Are you looking for an original venue for a seminar? Do you want to leave the city behind and recharge your batteries in the peace and beauty of the countryside? Would you like to give your employees an extraordinary experience? Fontdouce, located in Charente-Maritime, combines charming heritage with splendid natural surroundings. The former Fontdouce Abbey, founded in 1111, offers you its magnificent surroundings with incomparable character. The Fontdouce Adventure Park, located next to the Abbey, invites you to immerse yourself in its hectares of forest and greenery, as well as its various activities for memorable and relaxing events.
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Multiple services for an exceptional event near Bordeaux in a charming location
This incredible venue provides all the essential services for your event. The former abbey has rooms and outdoor spaces suitable for all types of receptions: meetings, conferences, product exhibitions, cocktail parties, lunches or corporate evenings. You will have access to a wide range of service providers (caterers, photographers, DJs, etc.) who will work to meet your requirements and budget. And you can stay on site in cosy accommodation to enjoy this idyllic setting for a few days.
A personalised seminar punctuated with original activities near Bordeaux to reveal your uniqueness
At Fontdouce, you will meet a team skilled in organising professional events. Our facilitators will tailor their proposals to offer you the most appropriate activity or activities: our adventure challenge L’Odyssée du Totem, the tree-top adventure course with its zip lines, team challenges organised during laser tag, archery tag or bubble football games, the outdoor escape game or the cultural minute with a guided tour of Fontdouce Abbey. In addition to the activities on offer, personalised workshops or challenges can also be organised for special occasions (company anniversaries, integration of new partners, etc.). We can work together to design an event that reflects your style and DNA.
How to get to Fontdouce Adventure Park for your seminar when leaving Bordeaux?
To travel from Bordeaux and attend your seminar in Fontdouce, the easiest route is to take the A10 motorway towards Paris. To do this, simply take the Bordeaux ring road (A630) and continue on the A10 motorway towards Saintes and Paris. Then, about 88 km after leaving Bordeaux, take the Saintes exit (no. 35), follow the signs for Cognac and Angoulême, bypass Saintes via the ring road, exit the ring road following the signs for Cognac and Angoulême, and 1 km after leaving the ring road, follow the signs for La Chapelle des Pots. After passing through La Chapelle des Pots, continue towards St Bris des Bois, then Burie. Between Burie and St Bris des Bois, 3 km from St Bris des Bois, you will see a sign for the Fontdouce Adventure Park on your left. follow the sign to take a small road, drive 200 metres and you will find the Fontdouce Adventure Park car park on your right. Allow about 1½ hours to get there from Bordeaux via this route.
Are you leaving Bordeaux and want to avoid toll roads? No problem! You can get to your seminar by taking the national roads directly from Bordeaux. To do this, from the Bordeaux ring road, head towards Saintes and Paris. 16 km after leaving the Bordeaux ring road, take exit 39b towards Angoulême via the N10. Continue on the N10 to Barbezieux for 52 km, then head towards Cognac. Drive to Cognac, then bypass Cognac by heading towards Saintes, then Saint Jean d’Angély and Niort. Follow the signs for St Jean d’Angély and Niort until you reach Burie; at the traffic lights in Burie, turn left towards Saintes and St Bris des Bois. After passing Burie, drive for 3 km and you will see the sign for Parc Aventure de Fontdouce on your right. Follow the sign by taking the small road on the right, drive for 200 m and you will find the Parc Aventure de Fontdouce car park on your right. This route takes about 2 hours from Bordeaux.
How to reach the Fontdouce Adventure Park reception from the Fontdouce Abbey car park
Once you arrive at the car park, walk towards the reception area of Fontdouce Adventure Park, located on the opposite side of the valley: walk down from the car park towards Fontdouce Abbey, then turn left to cross the road you arrived on. The reception area will then appear on the hillside just before the tree-top adventure park. You have arrived at your seminar destination!
FAQ - Organise your seminar in the countryside near Bordeaux
We’ve put together a list of the most frequently asked questions about our business. Green seminar near Bordeaux
Is it possible to organise a corporate seminar near Bordeaux in the heart of nature?
Yes! It is possible to organise a seminar in the Bordeaux region while enjoying secluded spaces that are perfect for disconnecting. In Fontdouce, for example, you can organise a seminar just one hour from Bordeaux in a natural, calm and rejuvenating setting, ideal for disconnecting from city life. Teams benefit from a stimulating environment in which to work, reflect and strengthen cohesion, while enjoying outdoor team-building activities that energise the group.
How can you combine a seminar with fun activities around Bordeaux?
Fontdouce offers a mixed programme combining meetings and fun activities while remaining close to Bordeaux. You can organise your work sessions in the conference room and punctuate the day with team-building activities such as the Totem Odyssey, the Conspiracy, All-Terrain Scooters, Laser Tag or Tree Climbing. This combination makes the seminar more dynamic, engaging and memorable for all participants.
Is it possible to organise a seminar lasting several days near Fontdouce, one hour from Bordeaux?
Yes, a residential seminar at Fontdouce near Bordeaux is entirely possible. With on-site accommodation solutions, teams can enjoy several days of activities and meetings without having to make long daily commutes. This promotes greater immersion and a richer experience for the group.
Is it possible to organise a seminar combining work and relaxation in the same place?
Absolutely! Fontdouce is designed to alternate between work and relaxation. Participants can hold their meetings and workshops in fully equipped rooms, then enjoy outdoor activities or breaks in nature. It’s the ideal place to create a balanced, stimulating and enjoyable seminar near Bordeaux.
On what days and at what times can you welcome business groups for seminars?
Fontdouce welcomes professional groups every day, with flexible schedules to suit the needs of businesses. The most pleasant times for seminars at Fontdouce are, of course, spring and early autumn, when teams from all over the business world enjoy discovering unusual places without necessarily straying too far from Bordeaux.
How long should a corporate seminar last?
The duration of a seminar depends on its objectives:
* Half a day for a one-off meeting or a quick team-building exercise.
* A full day to combine meetings, meals and team-building activities.
* Several days if you want a residential seminar combining work and outdoor activities as well as exploring the local area.
Fontdouce adapts to each format to ensure an effective and enjoyable experience.
Can we organise tailor-made team-building activities for a seminar at Fontdouce?
Yes! All team building and cohesion activities at Fontdouce can be customised for your seminar near Bordeaux. For very large groups, the team can even create new activities. Whether it’s collaborative challenges, adventure games or creative group activities, the team designs a tailor-made programme that matches your team’s objectives and level.
Is it possible to organise a seminar at Fontdouce for intergenerational teams?
Yes, Fontdouce welcomes intergenerational teams by adapting activities and itineraries. This means that everyone can take part in activities at the same time, creating an inclusive and unifying seminar that promotes cohesion between colleagues of all ages, all without straying too far from Bordeaux.
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Coming to Fontdouce
Organize your visitOpening hours
April to October outside school holidays:
Weekends and public holidays – 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
July and August:
Every day – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Easter and All Saints’ Day holidays (all zones):
Every day – 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.























