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Welcome to the beautiful region of South of France for your next Team Building.
The South of France region known as Provence is a historical and geographical area located in southeastern France. It stretches from the lower Rhône River in the west to the Italian border in the east, and is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Provence includes departments like Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Alpes-Maritimes, and Vaucluse.Provence is famous for its sun-soaked lavender fields, stunning hilltop villages, classical Roman monuments, and vibrant markets. Team Building.
Marseille, the largest city and regional capital, along with other cities like Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, and Arles, embody the cultural heart of Provence.
The region celebrates the lifestyle of « bon vivre » (good living) reflected in its Provençal cuisine, which features dishes such as ratatouille, bouillabaisse, tapenade, and aïoli, alongside renowned local wines like Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Bandol. Provence also hosts notable cultural festivals, including the Avignon Theatre Festival and the Chorégies d’Orange classical music festival. Natural attractions include the Gorges du Verdon, the Calanques of Marseille-Cassis, and the Camargue wetlands, famous for flamingos and wild horses. The Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region offers a captivating blend of Mediterranean coastlines, lavender-scented hill country, historical towns, and alpine landscapes, making it a top destination for both culture and nature lovers. This picturesque and culturally rich region embodies the essence of southern France’s charm with a year-round sunny climate, diverse geography, and deep-rooted traditions.
A native of the Côte d'Or, the high-functioning Stephen Liégeard coined the term Côte d'Azur in the late 19th century. The Côte d'Azur refers to a stretch of the Mediterranean coast starting at Cassis and extending to the town of Menton. The Côte d'Azur includes the towns of Toulon and Bormes-les-Mimosas, as well as Saint-Tropez, Saint-Raphaël and the Principality of Monaco.
While in Italy, the expression The Italian Riviera or Ligurian Riviera, In the 19th century, the English adopted the term French Riviera to designate the French part of the Mediterranean coast close to Italy, from Monaco to Menton. Riviera means Coastline in Italian. Today the French Riviera is a world-famous expression used to define this land of light and richness in the South of France.
Provence refers to a historical and cultural region. It largely corresponds to the administrative region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Provence is often delimited to the north by the town of Embrun, near Gap, and includes the Verdon regional nature park, the Luberon regional nature park and towns such as Aix-en-Provence, its capital, Pertuis and Avignon.
With dream towns on the shores of the Mediterranean, world-famous nature parks and a rich cultural season, the South of France offers as many facets as you could wish for your next corporate Team Building. French and international companies alike choose to hold their seminars or team-building events in this region for a number of reasons:
- the weather : It's one of the region's main assets. With exceptional sunshine statistics, The weather conditions in Nice and the surrounding region are ideal for outdoor activities. The winter and spring months even make it possible to plan an outdoor Team Building event, without the worry of tourists.
- transport accessibility : With the presence of France's second-largest airport, The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region boasts a top-class hub for passenger transport. With adapting its Terminal 2, Nice airport can handle the increase in passenger traffic from the four corners of the globe.
- quality of housing supply : The South of France is very active economically and attracts many companies for their seminars and team-building activities. The region also boasts a number of excellent addresses for team accommodation. Worked by an American owner who fell in love with Provence, Le Mas des Poiriers beautifully illustrates the region and offers 7 rooms, including 5 suites, for a very upscale Team Building experience. President Barack Obama and his family even spent a week here.
- the set : On one side the sea, on the other the land. A dream setting for anyone who travels to this region of southern France.
- the wealth of activities on offer : The South of France offers many opportunities for Team Building activities.
The budget for a Team Building in the South of France is an important element in your organization. Provincial towns sometimes offer attractive prices compared to the capital for accommodation or Team Building activities. On the other hand, prices on the Côte d'Azur are close to those in the Paris region. We offer Team Building activities starting from 45 euros per person in the South of France. Tourist rentals start from 90 euros in the South of France, but beware of the wide seasonal variations. A day of Team Building in the South of France costs around 250 euros per employee. Here again, some exceptional experiences, such as the rental of a private catamaran with a crew, can vary the individual amount.
To discover Provence’s cuisine during your Team Building, arrange interactive food-focused activities such as market tours, cooking classes, wine and cheese tastings, and themed culinary challenges that immerse participants in local flavors and traditions. We recommend you start with a guided visit to a Provençal market, where your team will learn about local produce and select ingredients. The group then returns to an authentic kitchen or cooking studio to prepare a traditional Provençal meal together, guided by a chef. This includes seven to ten classic recipes, from aperitif through dessert, for a true taste of the region’s culinary diversity. Organize competitive cooking Team Building, where small groups compete to create Provençal dishes using locally sourced ingredients. “Cooking battles” combine creativity, teamwork, and fun, with a chef providing tips and a panel judging the final creations. Collaborative workshops allow the whole team to prepare and share a multi-course meal, led by a local chef, enhancing both culinary skills and team spirit. Complement culinary activities with guided tastings is also recommended. Provence’s wines, cheeses, and olive oils are renowned and seeked out in the whole country. Add a wine and cheese pairing session with a local sommelier or an olive oil tasting to fully explore the region’s gourmet culture. Many venues and agencies in Provence offer tailor-made food, wine, and culture experiences, which are perfect for team cohesion and memorable enjoyment. A Team Building trip in Provence focused on food allows groups to learn, create, and connect through the region’s vibrant flavors, seasonal ingredients, and celebrated traditions.
We'll give you a few more ideas with our the ultimate guide to Team Building in the South of France.
We would strongly recommand you to plan your next Team Building to Provence outside of the period from June-August. You will get a nice and lovely experience in April or May. We went to Nice to organize a Team Building in January and we had such a wonderful experience with plenty of sun and not so many tourists.
Wow, tough question. Paris is a city, Provence is a region. Paris if full of theatres, architecturals gems and very crowded all year long. In Provence, as we described it, you will find little beautiful villages and feel much more easily the « bon vivre » lifestyle. We would recommand you to plan your upcoming Team Building in Provence with the help of a local agency, such as Public Anim.
At Public Anim, we love Saint-Tropez and all what the village stands for. Anyhow, we wouldn’t based all your next Team Building only in this village. There is so much more to discover around inland Provence and so many activities waiting for you.
Article source:
- French Riviera, Wikipedia
- La Provence, Wikipedia
- Catamaran rental rates, Sam Boat
- Weather by city, World Weather Online
