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Your seminar near La Rochelle
Explore a superb location just a stone’s throw from La Rochelle, in an enchanting setting for your business meetings!



Near La Rochelle, Fontdouce is an exceptional venue for hosting your events.
Are you considering a seminar in an original location? Do you want to get away from it all and enjoy the peace and elegance of the countryside? Would you like to give your employees an extraordinary opportunity? Fontdouce, near Saintes, is a unique combination of heritage and nature. On one side, the former Fontdouce Abbey, founded in 1111, welcomes you to its magnificent spaces with extraordinary charm. On the other side, the Fontdouce Adventure Park, located in the immediate vicinity of the Abbey, allows you to explore its hectares of forest and greenery in a fun and sporty way, as well as offering a variety of activities for relaxing and memorable encounters.
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An exceptional seminar near La Rochelle thanks to a wide range of services
This charming venue offers all the services you need to organise your event. The former abbey has modular rooms and outdoor spaces that can accommodate all types of receptions: meetings, conferences, product launches, cocktail parties, lunches or corporate evenings. You can choose from a wide range of service providers (caterers, photographers, DJs, etc.) who will meet your needs according to your budget. Finally, you can stay on site in high-quality accommodation and admire this idyllic setting for a few days.
A tailor-made organisation for a seminar that suits you near La Rochelle
At Fontdouce, you will find a team entirely dedicated to organising professional events, who will take care of organising a unique seminar tailored to your image. Our event managers will work closely with you to understand your objectives and requirements, helping you choose the most suitable activities from our range, including our unique Totem Odyssey experience, tree-top adventure courses and zip lines, challenges such as outdoor laser tag, archery games, Bubble Football, walks through the abbey with the Outdoor Escape Game or in the heart of nature on All-Terrain Scooters, or even a visit to Fontdouce Abbey. In addition to these activities, tailor-made workshops or challenges can also be created for special events (company anniversaries, welcoming new recruits, etc.). Everything is done together to create an event that is fully tailored to your values and DNA.
How to get to Fontdouce Adventure Park from La Rochelle to attend your seminar?
The most direct and easiest way to get from La Rochelle to the Fontdouce Adventure Park for your seminar is to continue past Rochefort on the A837 motorway to Saintes. Once you arrive in Saintes, continue towards Angoulême and Cognac, bypassing Saintes via the ring road. After leaving the Saintes ring road, from the Cognac road, head towards La Chapelle des Pots, which you will pass, then St Bris des Bois-Les Bujoliers, which you will also pass through. Continue towards Burie and about 3 km after leaving St Bris des Bois-Les Bujoliers, you will see the sign for Fontdouce Adventure Park on your left. Follow the sign, turn onto a small road, drive 200 metres and you will see the Fontdouce Adventure Park car park on your right. Allow about 1 hour and 15 minutes to get there from La Rochelle via this route.
Would you prefer not to take the motorway to get to your seminar in Fontdouce from La Rochelle? Do you prefer quieter routes and want to save on tolls when leaving La Rochelle? In that case, before getting on the motorway at Rochefort, head towards Tonnay-Charente, then Lussant, and continue on to St Jean d’Angély. At St Jean d’Angély, head towards Saintes and Cognac, then at St Hilaire de Villefranche, turn left towards Cognac. After a few kilometres, you will pass through the village of Brizambourg, and in the centre of the village, turn right towards St Bris des Bois. Once in St Bris des Bois, turn left towards Burie and drive for 3 km; you will then see a sign for the Fontdouce Adventure Park on your left. Drive for 200 m and you will see the Fontdouce Adventure Park car park on your right.
How do I get to the Fontdouce Adventure Park reception from the Fontdouce Abbey car park?
After leaving your vehicle in the car park, walk towards the reception area of Fontdouce Adventure Park located on the opposite side of the valley: to do this, 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, and the seminar can begin!
FAQ - Organise a unique seminar near La Rochelle
We’ve put together a list of the most frequently asked questions about our business. Your seminar near La Rochelle
Near La Rochelle, it is possible to organise various types of seminars: traditional work seminars, residential seminars, team-building days, or seminars combining meetings and fun activities. Fontdouce can accommodate all of these options by combining indoor meetings and outdoor activities to meet the needs of companies of all sizes and from all sectors.
Yes! Each corporate seminar can be fully customised to suit your objectives. Whether it’s the programme, team-building activities, catering or logistical organisation, Fontdouce adapts to your needs to create a unique, tailor-made experience, while remaining close to La Rochelle.
Fontdouce offers several team-building activities suitable for seminars, such as the Totem Odyssey for cooperation, the Conspiracy for team challenges, or the Tree Climbing for thrills and cohesion, and all-terrain scooters for a shared adventure. These activities stimulate communication, creativity and team spirit in a natural and safe environment.
The success of a professional seminar depends on organisation and adaptability. Fontdouce provides fully equipped facilities, experienced teams and a variety of fun activities. Each seminar is carefully prepared to meet the needs of the company, while offering a pleasant and stimulating environment for participants, all close to La Rochelle.
The ideal time for a seminar at Fontdouce near La Rochelle is spring, summer or early autumn, when outdoor activities can be enjoyed in good conditions. However, the park also hosts seminars out of season thanks to its indoor rooms and facilities, allowing you to combine work and relaxation throughout the year.
To organise a seminar near La Rochelle without exceeding your budget:
* Plan the seminar well in advance
* Don’t hesitate to go into detail about the meal menu
* Choose activities that suit your budget (between £10 and £50 per person at Fontdouce)
* Choose services that can be adapted to the number of participants
This approach allows you to maximise the participant experience while keeping costs under control.
Fontdouce offers coffee breaks, snacks and full meals tailored to seminars. You can choose from simple options or more elaborate services featuring local products. These breaks are organised to allow participants to relax and chat in a friendly atmosphere in charming surroundings while remaining in the La Rochelle region.
Yes! Fontdouce can host a full-day seminar. You can combine meetings, workshops, team-building activities and meal breaks for a complete and balanced experience. It is ideal for companies in La Rochelle wishing to enjoy a natural setting while combining work and team building.
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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.























