Events & Seminars

A unique venue for your corporate events

Château de Thorens, located in the heart of the Alps between Annecy and Geneva, is the ideal venue for your corporate events. Combining authenticity, prestige and accessibility, this historic site offers an exceptional setting for your seminars, conferences, team-building events and professional evenings all year round.

Your event at the château

Organizing your corporate event at Château de Thorens means choosing an exceptional setting that will leave a lasting impression on your employees and partners. This medieval castle, witness to centuries of history, combines the charm of preserved architecture with modern infrastructures suited to all types of business events.

Reception

Our indoor function rooms

Château de Thorens offers a number of function rooms, suitable for both small-scale meetings and large-scale conferences. Whether you're organizing a seminar, a product launch, a business dinner or a team-building day, the Château's different spaces can be adapted to your needs.

Salon Louis de Sales

The Salon Louis de Sales, adjoining the Salon Cavour, allows you to create receptions with two distinct areas between your meeting and the moment of rest.

Capacity :

U-shaped: 22 people
Class: 24 people
Theater: 90 people
Cocktail: 110 people
Dinner: 70 people

Salon Cavour

The Salon Cavour is a reception room close to the entrance hall, giving quick access to the courtyard of honor for events requiring outside access.

Capacity :

U-shaped: 16 people
Class: 20 people
Theater: 45 people
Cocktail: 60 people
Dinner: 55 people

Medieval Hall

The Salle Médiévale offers a unique, authentic setting with its period stone vaults, creating a warm, majestic atmosphere. Its stable year-round temperature makes it an ideal venue for your events, whatever the season, with the timeless charm of a medieval hall. This historic hall will add a touch of refinement and uniqueness to your events.

Capacity :

U-shaped: 22 people
Class: 24 people
Theater: 90 people
Cocktail: 110 people
Dinner: 70 people

Salle des Gardes

The Salle Médiévale, the jewel in the Château's crown and its oldest room with a thousand years of history, transports you to the heart of medieval times. With its imposing vaults and weathered stone walls, it embodies the authenticity and grandeur of a preserved heritage. Filled with history and a unique atmosphere, this room offers a majestic and inspiring setting, ideal for events seeking an exceptional setting.

Capacity :

U-shaped: 16 people
Class: 20 people
Theater: 45 people
Cocktail: 60 people
Dinner: 55 people

Our outdoor venues

Château de Thorens offers a number of modular outdoor spaces, perfectly suited to hosting both small-scale meetings and large-scale conferences. Whether you're planning a seminar, a product launch, a business dinner or a team-building day, the Château's various spaces can be adapted to your needs.

Le Pavillon

The Pavillon, an elegant marquee in the main courtyard, lets you enjoy the beauty of the château's historic facade in all seasons. Designed to offer comfort and protection all year round, it combines outdoor charm with a refined ambience, perfectly integrating the prestigious setting of the château. This pavilion is the ideal place to host your receptions, weddings or business events, offering a breathtaking view of the estate's architectural heritage.

Capacity :

U-shaped: 80 people
Class size: 150 people
Theater: 220 people
Cocktail: 250 people
Dinner: 215 people

Le Manège

Le Manège, located in the château's former stud farm, is a grandiose space perfectly suited to large-scale receptions, accommodating up to 800 guests. With its spacious architecture and authentic ambience, it offers a refined yet functional setting for exceptional events. This unique venue combines the historic charm of the stables of yesteryear with a remarkable capacity, making the Manège the ideal place to hold galas, weddings and prestigious evenings in the heart of the château.

Capacity :

Theater: 650 people
Cocktail: 800 people
Dinner: 700 people

The Estate

Atypical square access

Surprise your employees in the heart of our nature estate and enjoy a unique experience for your corporate events and team buildings. Give your teams a breath of fresh air.

La Prairie

The meadow extends over 7 hectares of greenery and tranquillity, offering an exceptional natural setting for your outdoor events. Just a five-minute walk from the château's drawbridge, it can be accessed directly from the estate grounds. This vast space allows for total immersion in nature, while enjoying the proximity and majestic view of the château. Ideal for receptions, ceremonies or group activities, La Prairie is a unique place where charm and grandeur meet.

La Rivère

The Filière is a winding river that runs through the entire 30-hectare estate, adding a touch of freshness and serenity to the château's enchanting setting. Accessible from La Prairie, it invites you to relax and offers a natural, authentic backdrop for your outdoor events. As guests stroll along its banks, they'll appreciate the beauty of the landscape, where water and greenery blend harmoniously to create a unique, soothing atmosphere, ideal for special moments in the heart of nature.

The forest

The estate's forest, rich in majestic hardwoods punctuated by softwoods, stretches out on either side of the château, offering a captivating natural setting. Easily accessible from several points on the estate, it is dotted with sunny clearings, ideal for bucolic breaks or outdoor activities. This varied, lush forest envelops the château in a peaceful, authentic atmosphere, perfect for events in harmony with nature. It's a place of escape and discovery, where every path invites exploration and serenity.

La Montagne

The Montagne du Parmelan, located in the heart of the Usillon valley, majestically dominates the landscape and offers a spectacular escape for nature lovers and hikers. Accessible from the bottom of the village, the ascent to Parmelan gradually reveals breathtaking panoramas. To reach the Plateau de Glières, an emblematic site of the region, the path starts directly from the castle, inviting you to a unique experience between history and nature. The mountain, with its paths and breathtaking vistas, is an exceptional natural setting for moments of adventure and contemplation.

They trust us

Our added value

Strengthen team cohesion in an inspiring setting

Château de Thorens is the ideal place to organize team-building events that leave a lasting impression. Let your employees recharge their batteries and unite in a natural and peaceful environment, ideal for stimulating team spirit and motivation. Tailor-made activities, ranging from group workshops to sporting challenges, can be organized in the gardens or around the château.

Examples of activities

Quizzes
Koh Lanta
Fort Boyard
Murder Party
Giant werewolf
Riddles
Escape Games
Soft survival course

Personalized support to ensure the success of your event

Our experienced team is ready to listen to your specific needs and support you throughout the organization of your corporate event. We ensure that every detail is taken care of, to deliver a seamless experience that lives up to your expectations.