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Places unique for fun events
Planning a Team Building event in the Paris region? Excellent choice!
From the inner suburbs to the outer suburbs of Paris, our teams offer events at all the region’s key sites. A royal program to discover the history of emblematic sites of built and natural heritage. The castles, gardens, woods and urban parks of the Paris region are ideal playgrounds for cultural challenges, halfway between nature and culture. So discover our favorite sites and get your games on!
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Stroll through the narrow streets of this ancient village, frequented by artists in search of inspiration, whose famous cabarets at the foot of the vineyards and the Sacré-Coeur basilica add to the hill’s charm.
This rally focusing on the environment and renewable energies takes place in this cultural park in northern Paris.
From the Chaillant hill, which offers the finest view of the Eiffel Tower, to the Ecole Militaire, an astonishing route takes you around the Iron Lady.
Explore the world’s largest museum and its must-see works : the enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa, the mysteries of Pharaonic Egypt
Crisscross the Île de la Cité and Île Saint Louis to track down the presumed murderer.
The picturesque Place du Tertre has been the scene of a crime: explore the narrow streets, vineyards, cabarets and other curiosities to solve the case.
From the Passage Verdeau to the galleries of Paris’s Palais Royal, solve the riddles to uncover the criminal’s identity.
A diamond dealer has been murdered. Explore this bucolic neighborhood of cobblestone streets lined with bars, restaurants and little houses with tree-lined courtyards and colorful doors.
Jean-Paul Favand, creator of the Musée des Arts Forains, was kidnapped last night. As you patrol the Bercy district, you’ll gather the evidence you need to solve this police investigation.
Patrol between the Trocadero and the Champs de Mars to unravel the mystery. Solve the riddles and find out who murdered the Michelin-starred chef at the Jules Verne. Avoid false leads!
Immerse yourself in the intrigues of the Court of Louis XIV. Scour the gardens to find the mysterious assassin of the king’s favorite through this plant maze.
Castles and museums, historic settings for your Team Building events in the Paris Region
Château de Chantilly north of Paris
Located in the Oise region, 40 km north of Paris, the Château de Chantilly is an architectural nugget full of unexpected surprises. Originally a medieval fortress, the monument was renovated and completed during the Renaissance by Anne de Montmorency, Constable of France, before his heirs, such as Le Grand Condé, made their own modifications in line with historical trends. After the destruction of the French Revolution, the castle was rebuilt by Henri d’Orléans, otherwise known as the Duc d’Aumale. In the 19th century, this last heir planned to turn this private site into a museum, bequeathing it to the Institut de France on his death. The gamble paid off, and the next generation is assured!
Today, when you visit this castle-museum, you can admire :
- the Grands Appartements
- the private apartments of the last owners, the Duchesse and Duc d’Aumale
- the Chantilly gem and porcelain galleries, the antique book cabinets
- collections of paintings by great masters such as Bonheur, Ingres, Poussin, Raphaël and Van Dyck
The paintings are hung in accordance with the noble collector’s last wishes. This particularity gives the Musée Condé a touch of originality, but not only. In terms of the richness and quality of the works on display, the Musée Condé is considered second only to the Louvre. And isn’t that a good reason to take a stroll for a while?
The Château de Fontainebleau in Seine-et-Marne
The Château de Fontainebleau, a royal residence with 1,500 rooms and several museums, promises a grandiose cultural escape.
Since the Middle Ages and for 800 years, the kings of France came to stay here. It was in the 16th century, under the reign of François I, that the château was transformed into a comfortable, refined palace according to the canons of the Renaissance. Naturally, several phases of enlargement and transformation followed, in response to the wishes of Henri IV, Louis XIII, Louis XIV and Napoleon I. After the French Revolution, Napoleon I restored the damaged edifice so that he could remain here from time to time, until his abdication in 1814.
Today, the Château de Fontainebleau is home to a number of renowned rooms. After crossing the Cour d’Honneur, you’ll discover the famous Horseshoe Staircase, the Galerie François Ier, the Ballroom and the Emperor’s Throne Room. Added to these sumptuously decorated jewels is the emblematic Salle du Jeu de Paume. Built in 1601, then renovated in 1732 following a fire, it is still in use today. As such, it is one of the world’s last remaining historic halls!
So, in this highly entertaining venue, are you ready to join the big boys? We’re waiting for you!
The Château de Versailles in the Yvelines department
The Château de Versailles is THE jewel of French heritage par excellence! It reflects refinement, splendor and opulence, and attracts millions of visitors every year.
The origins of the estate? King Louis XIII’s hunting lodge, transformed in the 17th century into a magnificent palace by his divine successor. Louis XIV’s aim was twofold: to establish himself permanently at Versailles, while dazzling the whole of Europe. To achieve this, the Sun King surrounded himself with the greatest professionals such as Jules Hardouin-Mansart, Louis Le Vau, André Le Nôtre and Charles Le Brun.
It’s worth noting that these three represent the finest artists of their time. Architect, landscape architect and painter respectively, they were commissioned by the monarch to build Versailles, drawing direct inspiration from their earlier creation: the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. This sumptuous residence in the Seine-et-Marne region, commissioned by Nicolas Fouquet, superintendent of finances, made a lasting impression on Louis XIV, who felt himself to be an equal. Reason enough to arrest the man he considered to be his rival, and have him in turn build a palace synonymous with excess.
Comprising 2,300 rooms, the building is a monumental architectural puzzle. Here you can contemplate strings of pompously decorated rooms, both intimate and performance spaces. Of all these, the Gallery of Mirrors, with its 357 mirrors and a length of 70 meters, is the most famous. A practical place to hold noble festivities or, conversely, fun outings with work colleagues. Isn’t it? Either way, in the king’s court, you’ve got to play by the rules…
Just the thing! CBR Team Building offers you the opportunity to investigate this prestigious site through its indoor cultural rallies.
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The gardens of the royal palaces
The gardens of Versailles
The immeasurable gardens of Versailles are synonymous with technical and aesthetic prowess!
André Le Nôtre designed the Versailles landscaping according to perfectly geometric plans. Alleys are straight, beds are symmetrical and copses are harmoniously trimmed. It’s all there! The codes of the French garden are pushed to the extreme in all their splendor. Originally marshy land is transformed into sublime green expanses, skilfully organized and mastered by the hand of Man.
At the same time, water is the main feature of this immense landscape. Here, parterres d’eau, cascades, fountains, basins, a grand canal and thousands of water jets echo Greco-Latin mythology (e.g.: basins of Apollo, Bacchus, Ceres, Latona, Neptune, Saturn…). Arrangements that seem to flow naturally, and yet… Setting up the entire hydraulic mechanism was a real challenge at the time!
To this day, the Grandes Eaux Musicales and fireworks displays enliven the gardens, which are bordered by the Hameau de la Reine and the Petit and Grand Trianon(s). Iconic places where Marie-Antoinette and her visitors could retreat from the hustle and bustle of the court… or not…
Get ready in case a “Murder at Versailles” unfolds before your very eyes! In this Clu&do at Versailles, you’ll be investigating this open-air eden.
The gardens of Fontainebleau
The Fontainebleau forest lies in the immediate vicinity of the château. For centuries, the kings of France came here to hunt. Today, it’s also a place for other individual and collective leisure activities. Relaxing moments that you can enjoy directly on the grounds of this historic site.
After passing through the entrance gates and the Cour d’Honneur, you’ll find yourself strolling through vast aquatic and planted areas. These are organized at the foot of the royal chateau, composed of numerous wings and buildings opening onto five main courtyards. Seen from the air, the unstructured architecture resembles a small gem set in a mosaic of green spaces lined with ponds and fountains.
These are spread over 130 hectares and include some sumptuous creations. These include the Jardin Anglais, the Jardin de Diane and the Carp Pond, part of which borders the royal edifice. You can also stroll along the 120-metre-long Grand Canal, built in the 17th century and featuring, if you please, the largest Parterre in Europe!
The outdoors of Fontainebleau is a great place to enjoy one of our Team Building activities.
The gardens of Chantilly
At Chantilly, the various buildings are literally nestled in a vast, highly composite green setting. Originally, it was the famous gardener André Le Nôtre who drew up the plans for the French-style gardens, recognizable by their symmetrical parterres and basins. But over time, and according to the tastes of successive owners, the landscape evolved considerably.
Thus, in the 18th century, the Petit Parc with its life-size goose game was created, followed by the Anglo-Chinese garden adjoining the Hameau and its small labyrinth. These few green spaces were clearly an open-air playground! Then, in the 19th century, came the English garden with its island and swan lake. In passing, note the omnipresence of water in various forms: canals, waterfalls, ponds, fountains, not forgetting the château’s moat.
Chantilly’s gardens, just a stone’s throw from Europe’s largest stables, are the perfect setting for an epic event.
Escape to the parks of the Paris region
The Bois de Boulogne in western Paris
On the outskirts of the 16th arrondissement, this urban park resembles an enormous quadrilateral surrounded by the commune of Neuilly-sur-Seine, the river and Boulogne-Billancourt.
Originally, the Bois de Boulogne was a hunting ground exploited by the kings of France. Today, however, it’s an area of a completely different nature. In fact, there are numerous facilities for practicing sports, both free and club-based (e.g. boules, bowling, horse racing, polo, racing club, rugby, tennis, archery). And for those who prefer to stroll and learn, there are signposts offering a historical or ecological perspective on the site. The site also boasts a bird sanctuary.
The park is a gigantic patchwork of activity zones and carefully named green areas, lawns (Saint-Cloud, La Muette, Madrid), numerous gardens (Acclimatation, Botanique, Poètes, Serres d’Auteuil, Shakespeare), two lakes (Inférieur, Supérieur), ponds (Abbaye, Boulogne, Longchamp, Réservoir, Suresnes, Tribunes), ponds (Amenonville, Saint-James), streams criss-crossing the wood, islands that are refuges for numerous animal species.
Worried about getting lost in this 865-hectare park? Then come and discover it with us through our Phone Game activity!
The Bois de Vincennes in eastern Paris
To the east of the capital, the 995-hectare Bois de Vincennes is the largest green space in Paris. However, on closer inspection, this park is actually a “small” remnant of the great forest belt that encircled Lutetia in ancient times.
Located in the immediate vicinity of the Château de Vincennes, the wood has been an undeniable resource for… royal hunting since the 11th century (once again!). The Allée Royale, an ancient trail that has been preserved today in the form of a large meadow, bears witness to this.
Like its western counterpart, the Bois de Vincennes is a vast green space offering a wide range of landscapes, activities and atmospheres. The park’s meadows and forests are complemented by a number of lakes – Daumesnil, Gravelle, Minimes, Saint-Mandé – most of which feature small islands. Sensitively distributed across the “four corners” of the urban park, these wetlands are home to a host of recreational and cultural facilities.
Examples include the Nature Library and the Maison Paris Nature, as well as open-air spaces. These include the Tropical Agronomy Garden, the Arboretum, the Zoo and the Paris Farm. All dedicated to the discovery, awareness and preservation of biodiversity. A healthy environment that also benefits novice sports enthusiasts!
Thanks to the various complexes, visitors can enjoy a wide range of sports and leisure activities: bowls, horse riding, soccer, rugby, tennis, archery… In addition to the four sports circuits integrated into the park, there’s plenty to keep you in shape. For you, it’s the ideal opportunity to blend in with the scenery and take up our team sports and leisure challenges!
The green lungs of Paris
Parks north of the Seine
Les Buttes-Chaumont
At Buttes-Chaumont, the atmosphere is tranquil. Neighborhood life is both bourgeois and village-like, organized around the famous park of the same name…
Perched on the heights of a hill once known as “Bald Mountain”, the site was quarried for gypsum under Philippe Le Bel. Ever heard of it? This sedimentary rock has remarkable natural properties! Plastered on the facades of Parisian homes, this material not only protects them from fire, but also acts as a good thermal insulator. But as the quarrying continues, more and more cavities are appearing. A veritable Gruyère, it’s gradually turning into a luxury hideout for criminals, but an unsavory place for residents.
It wasn’t until the 19th century that the site was converted into an artificial park. This time, the idea of French-style gardens was abandoned in favor of a more romantic atmosphere, with green spaces reflecting the countryside. At the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, the landscapes are varied and surprising: a wide variety of native and exotic tree species coexist with several streams and a superb lake. The latter features an island made of an enormous boulder on top of which sits a small belvedere in the shape of a Roman temple. And that’s not all! The highlight of the show is a 32-metre waterfall falling into a grotto of artificial stalactites. The fairytale effect is 100% guaranteed!
The Tuileries Gardens
In western Paris, at the foot of the Louvre, you’ll find the Tuileries Gardens, a classical masterpiece that houses the Musée de l’Orangerie. Here, you have to go back to 1564, when Catherine de Médicis ordered the development of this space. Her intention was to embellish the Tuileries Palace, now destroyed.
Like many urban gardens, that of the Tuileries is no exception to the rule: it is remodeled according to the fashions of the times. Originally, this Italian-style park featured fountains, a labyrinth, a grotto and a menagerie. Later, under Henri IV, an orangery and greenhouse were added. Then, in 1664, Colbert commissioned Le Nôtre (yes, him again!) to turn these spaces into a classical masterpiece. Normally, by this stage of your reading, you’ll have a pretty good idea of what he was up to…
Indeed, following the principles of French gardens, the king’s court landscaper proposed a highly structured organization of the gardens. He created the perspective of the central avenue, laid out parterres and geometric ramps, dug large basins and integrated terraces. Among them, the Bord de l’Eau terrace offers a lovely stroll along the Seine.
Parc de la Villette
In the district of the same name, the Parc de la Villette is a veritable green setting for many of the cultural edifices that have taken up residence here. For, on the site of the former Paris abattoirs, you’ll find the Philharmonie, the Géode and the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie bathed in a moat. How original! But these waters aren’t the only ones to enliven these peaceful surroundings, as the park is also bordered by the Canal Saint-Martin and bisected by the Canal de l’Ourcq.
On either side of the waterway, lush green plots are planted with play areas, meadows and themed gardens, each with its own poetic and eclectic universe. See for yourself some of the names given to these gardens: “des dessins”, “du dragon”, “des frayeurs enfantines”, “des îles”, “des miroirs”, “des ombres”, “des voltiges”…
Parisian gardens south of the Seine
The Luxembourg Gardens
Straddling the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Luxembourg Gardens are close to prestigious buildings such as the Sorbonne, the Odéon and the Panthéon.
The origins of the park date back to 1612, when Marie de Médicis decided to purchase the Hôtel du Duc de Luxembourg and the surrounding land. Once acquired, she built the renowned palace and its garden. As the garden was not immutable, it was modified over time. Each trend brings its own touch of elegance.
When you stroll through the Luxembourg Gardens, pay attention to these multicultural influences:
- Italian, with the Medici fountain built in the 17th century.
- French, with harmonious lines and perspectives.
- English, with serpentine walkways.
- Agricultural, with arboriculture and beekeeping courses still taught in part of the old nursery.
In addition to these different atmospheres, the park’s identity is assured by the presence of a large octagonal pool and several dozen statues dating from the 19th century. All in all, this urban garden, which resembles an open-air museum, is a privileged space for intellectuals and budding athletes.
The plant garden
In the heart of the Latin Quarter, alongside Paris’s Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle, the Jardin des Plantes is a superb environmental conservatory. And with good reason, it features a number of different areas that are as attractive as they are instructive. Here, you can stroll through the alpine garden, the labyrinth planted with various rare species, the large glass and metal greenhouses and the menagerie. At the Jardin des Plantes, you can also see other species from the animal kingdom.
The origins of the park date back to the 17th century, with the creation of the Royal Garden of Medicinal Plants and the School of Botany, Natural History and Pharmacy. The park was opened to the public in 1640, and the collections were enriched with exotic specimens from scientific expeditions. It was not until 1938 that the ecological park was created. With 2,600 varieties of medicinal and edible plants, there’s plenty to develop your senses. And that’s just as well, as taste and smell are the focus of some of our sensory activities!
The botanical garden
The Botanical Garden is a collection of four green spaces scattered throughout Paris. Together, they contain over 15,000 plant varieties, spread over a total of 70 hectares.
These zones are located in two parks in the Paris region:
The Bois de Boulogne with :
- Bagatelle Park. Established in the 18th century, the internationally-renowned rose garden lends the park a romantic ambience.
- The Serres d’Auteuil garden. Laid out in 1898, this garden features tropical landscapes.
The Bois de Vincennes with :
- The arboretum. Created in 1936, the arboretum is home to trees from temperate regions all over the world.
- The floral park. Opened in 1969, this park showcases the flora of the Île-de-France region.
Natural sites and open-air playgrounds
The atypical locations and characterful towns of the Île-de-France region are ideal for a getaway with your colleagues. Get ready to experience sublime rallies combining nature and culture!
Barbizon, an Ile-de-France village between art and nature
Head to the Seine-et-Marne department for a breath of fresh air at Barbizon, in the heart of the Bellifontaine forest.
From the 1830s onwards, this rural village was renowned as a resort where many avant-garde artists gathered. Among them were François Millet and Théodore Rousseau. Together, they experimented with a new way of painting and became the leaders of a new pictorial movement whose name was directly inspired by the locality. The Barbizon School was born.
The term refers to the generation of artists who took to the forest of Fontainebleau to paint directly from nature. For them, the forest was no longer a mere backdrop. On the contrary, it became a subject in its own right, relegating human beings to the background. The painterly touch also became broader, heralding the arrival of Impressionism. All in all, this innovative approach, coupled with new artistic practices, revolutionized art history.
Thanks to our outdoor rallies, you won’t want to miss out on this mythical site of the Post-Impressionist movement!
Giverny, a little corner of paradise at the gateway to Yvelines
Treat yourself and your colleagues to a well-deserved break in Normandy, just a stone’s throw from the Yvelines department! Here, it’s time for meditation, contemplation and reconnecting with the artistic world of Claude Monet.
In the 19th century, the famous painter settled in Giverny, where he worked until his death in 1926. But it wasn’t until 1980 that this place of memory became the Claude Monet Foundation and was opened to the public. Since then, you can explore the house, the Water Lilies studio and the splendid gardens which, in the artist’s time, were also privileged working spaces.
Indeed, as a fervent Impressionist, Claude Monet devoted himself to painting on the motif. This technique enabled him to set up his easel in the very heart of the many bucolic nooks and crannies that make up this vast estate. Trees, flowers, a Norman farmhouse and a water garden with a small Japanese bridge are just some of the subjects immortalized on the master’s canvases.
Want to immerse yourself in this little corner of paradise? Do so with our fun and colorful tour!
Île-Saint-Germain, an iconic Hauts-de-Seine park
In the commune of Issy-les-Moulineaux, the 21.5-hectare Île-Saint-Germain lies between two arms of the Seine.
In the 6th century, this natural strip floating on the waters of the river came into the possession of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés abbey. This explains the island’s toponymy. Then, over the centuries, this parcel of farmland came to be severely altered by numerous human activities. Fortunately, the island’s situation is quite different. Today, the area symbolizes THE victory of the environment over uncontrolled urbanization and industrialization.
Thanks to this success, residents are able to enjoy this aesthetically pleasing and rejuvenating area to the full. The large lawns and ponds, coupled with the numerous play, leisure and sports areas, are all conducive to relaxation. Reconnecting with nature is easy thanks to the “anterior”, “enclosed”, “discovery”, “messicolous” and “lavender” gardens. All of these terms refer to different universes in which it’s easy to observe the flora.
As you stroll around, you’ll discover horticultural plants, aromatic and wild plants, as well as a fruit-growing zone and a botanical area. The management and safeguarding of these ecosystems, which also encourage the development of wildlife, have been rewarded with the Eve (Espaces Verts Écologique) label. An honourable distinction for Île-Saint-Germain, also (re)known for the monumental and emblematic work of art it houses. See it? It’s La Tour aux figues. This sculpture, erected between 1986 and 1988, was created by Jean Dubuffet, artist and first theoretician of Art Brut.
Note that this city park is the ideal setting to come and soak up its artistic and natural charms. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of these new sources of inspiration to take part in our creative workshops!
The 3 Key Points
🔑 Team Building is a fun way to (re)discover breathtaking natural and built heritage sites.
🔑 In the Paris region, you can choose from a wide range of enchanting locations that are the perfect backdrops for our indoor and outdoor events.
🔑 The solutions designed and offered by CBR Team Building are customizable, whatever the location of your seminar or business event.
Would you like to organize your Team Building event at one of the inspiring sites in the Paris region? Then get in touch with us by e-mail or telephone and let’s discuss it together!