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Key points
- In Provence, team building draws on the sea, local produce and nature.
- In Marseille: water-based and urban activities. Around Aix and in the countryside: nature, vineyards, cooking.
- Choose a cooperative activity open to everyone, suited to the season.
In Marseille and on the coast
- Boat trip, regatta or introduction to sailing.
- Sea kayaking or hiking in the calanques, depending on the season and the group’s level.
- Treasure hunt or photo rally in the historic districts.
- Cooking workshop based on seafood.
See corporate retreat in Marseille and seaside corporate retreat.
Around Aix-en-Provence
- Guided hike towards Sainte-Victoire.
- Treasure hunt in the old town.
- Tasting and cellar visit at a wine estate.
- Pétanque tournament, Provençal cooking workshop.
See corporate retreat in Aix-en-Provence.
In the Luberon, the Alpilles, the Var and the Camargue
- Hiking, cycling or strolling through the hilltop villages.
- Workshops on olive oil, wine or lavender, depending on the season.
- Visit to a manade (bull and horse ranch) in the Camargue.
- Provençal olympics or a treasure hunt on an estate.
By city and by activity
- 30 team building ideas in Provence, with published capacities and prices
- Team building in Marseille · in Aix-en-Provence · in Toulon · in Avignon
- Cooking class team building · company party · golf corporate retreat
Making your team building a success
- A goal: to bond, reward, create, discover.
- An inclusive format: no compulsory physical performance.
- The right time of day: in summer, early in the morning or late in the day.
- A fallback plan in case of mistral or rain.
- A link with work: a short discussion after the activity about what it taught the group.
Tick “On-site activities or team building” in your request: the venues will suggest their activities and providers.
Frequently asked questions
Which team building activities in Marseille?
The sea dominates: boat trips, sailing, kayaking or hiking in the calanques depending on the season and the group’s level, but also treasure hunts in the city and cooking workshops.
Which activities around Aix-en-Provence?
Hiking towards Sainte-Victoire, treasure hunts in the old town, cooking workshops, tastings at the surrounding wine estates, pétanque.
Should you use a specialist provider?
For a supervised activity (boat, organised challenge, escape game), yes. Many corporate retreat venues work with local providers and can organise everything on site.
