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Occitanie

Carcassonne and the Cathar castles, the vineyards of the Languedoc and the pink city of Toulouse — a proud southern heritage, and the setting for corporate moments that carry weight.

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Why Occitanie?

Where decisions deserve a setting.

Because some decisions deserve a setting that reflects their importance. In Occitanie, strategy is sharpened inside a medieval fortress and celebrated in a sun-drenched vineyard — where the walls of Carcassonne tell of sieges won, and the wine whispers of the southern sun.

Château boardrooms and vineyard dinners — a place built for clarity, collaboration and strategic growth.

Carcassonne & the Cathar castlesThe vineyards of the LanguedocToulouse, the pink cityCassoulet, rosé & the Mediterranean

Getting there

Closer than you think.

By air

Direct flights and TGV to Toulouse and Montpellier, with private-jet access and dedicated VIP services to reach the castles and the coast.

By rail

Private chauffeured transfers between Carcassonne, the Languedoc vineyards and the Mediterranean, so a medieval morning and a beach afternoon fit the same day.

VIP transfers

Chauffeured luxury fleets, a classic 2CV for the wine roads, and private helicopter transfers over the Cathar castles and the vineyards.

The Cathar castle of Peyrepertuse on its ridge

Even the stones speak

Sieges, surrenders and sun.

The walls of Carcassonne tell of sieges and surrenders; the Cathar castles cling to the peaks; the vineyards of the Languedoc run down to the sea. Occitanie has watched a thousand years of history — and kept every stone. Your event steps into that story.

We open the doors a booking form can't — a Cathar fortress privatised for the night, a medieval abbey for a workshop, a vineyard villa with the winemaker at the table.

Gastronomy & tastings

At the table, of the South.

The vineyards of Saint-Chinian in the Languedoc

The table

A vineyard dinner

A starred chef, a vineyard estate, and the finest Occitan wines.

In the vines

Local specialties under the southern sky.

The long lunch

Ninety minutes, because it always is.

The Languedoc

Robust reds

The sun-drenched vintages of the Languedoc.

Crisp rosé

Rosé on a summer evening, crisp and cold.

A cellar tasting

Guided by the winemakers themselves.

Market & kitchen

Cassoulet

White beans and slow-cooked meat, the Languedoc's own.

Catalan & Provençal

Canard aux pêches, boles de Picolat.

Crème catalane

The burnt-cream classic of the South.

Cathar country

A fortress dinner

A banquet inside a medieval fortress.

The Cathar trail

A hike to a castle, a picnic at the top.

Collioure & the sea

Seafood on the coast that painted Fauvism.

Every corporate programme we design is different

No two of our journeys are the same. Tell us yours.

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A Cathar fortress on its hill in the Languedoc

The castles at dusk

Stone and the vine.

As the light goes long over the vineyards, strategy gives way to the evening — a terrace below the ramparts, a glass of Languedoc red, the Cathar castles turning to gold. This is where the real conversations happen.

Corporate experiences in the South

Team-building, the Occitan way.

Six ways to bring your people together in the South. Open one to see how it runs.

Half-day · Toulouse

A private tour of Toulouse

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Half-day · The Corbières

A hike on the Cathar trail

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Half-day · The Languedoc

A vineyard bike tour and tasting

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Sunrise · The plain

A hot-air balloon over Occitanie

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Half-day · Collioure

A painting workshop in Collioure

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Evening · A Cathar fortress

A gala in a Cathar fortress

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The corporate brief

Why Occitanie?

Dynamic Diversity: From the sun-drenched vineyards of the Languedoc to the mysterious Cathar castles perched in the Pyrenees, Occitanie offers a journey through landscapes as varied as the history they’ve witnessed. Imagine your team’s workshops in a medieval abbey or strategic sessions in a vineyard villa, where the spirit of the past fuels innovative thinking.

Quirky Insight: In Occitanie, even the stones speak—if you know how to listen. The walls of Carcassonne tell tales of sieges and surrenders, while the local wines whisper of the sun and soil that nurtured them. It’s a region where a conference can be as refreshing as a glass of crisp, local rosé on a summer evening.

Exclusive Venues & Historical Havens

Featured Venues: Host your meetings in the art-filled halls of a refurbished château, or consider a secluded manor where the views of undulating hills and sprawling vineyards inspire bold ideas and big decisions.

Hidden Gems: Why not arrange a breakout session in the shadow of the towering Pic de Bugarach, or a team-building retreat within the stone walls of a historic Cathar fortress?

Tailored Itineraries

Sample Itinerary

Day One: Arrive and unwind with a private tour of Toulouse’s historic sites, including the Basilica of Saint-Sernin and the Capitole de Toulouse. Enjoy a welcome dinner in a beautifully restored medieval fortress, offering a unique and immersive dining experience.

Day Two: Begin with a morning brainstorming session in a meeting room at a charming countryside chateau. In the afternoon, explore awe-inspiring castles, combining historical insight with strategic discussions.

Day Three: Conclude your retreat with an exclusive dinner in a vineyard. Celebrate your team’s achievements with local specialties and the finest Occitan wines, in an intimate and elegant setting surrounded by the picturesque landscape.

Unique Activities: Enhance your corporate networking with a hike along the Cathar trail, offering both team-building and scenic views. Alternatively, choose a vineyard bike tour that ends with a private wine tasting session, showcasing the region’s celebrated vintages. For a unique touch, consider a hot air balloon ride over the stunning Occitanie landscape, providing a memorable and inspiring experience for your team.

Culinary Delights & Artistic Inspirations

Gastronomic Tours: Elevate your corporate retreat with a culinary tour that blends the best of Catalan and Provencal traditions. Experience the flavors of Occitanie, from fresh coastal seafood to hearty inland cassoulets. Savor dishes like “canard aux pêches” (duck with peaches), “boles de Picolat” (Catalan meatballs), and the renowned “crème catalane.” In Languedoc, indulge in the iconic “Cassoulet,” a slow-cooked dish of white beans and meat. Each dish pairs perfectly with the region’s robust wines, offering a rich and memorable dining experience for your team.

Artistic Legacy: Explore the artistic havens that attracted legends like Matisse and Picasso. Offer your team an exclusive workshop in Collioure, where the light and sea have inspired masterpieces for generations.

Connect and Reflect

Getting There and Around: Occitanie is easily accessible via major airports in Toulouse and Montpellier, with luxury transfers available to whisk you away to even the most remote corners of the region. Experience the joy of a slow-paced journey through this historic land, whether by vintage car or on the scenic local trains.

Ready to experience a region where every moment is a mosaic of France’s rich tapestry? Contact us to design a corporate retreat that intertwines the timeless with the transformative, in the unforgettable setting of Occitanie.

One team — 25 years, everything handled

Why us.

A tourism office books you a cellar tour behind fifty other people. We hand you to the people who are Occitanie — the vigneron of the Languedoc, the keeper of a Cathar castle, the historian who has Carcassonne to herself before nine. Twenty-five years of friendships open the gates no ticket can.

iTwenty-five years of real relationshipsNot suppliers on a commission — friends who open their own doors.

iiAround fifty journeys a year, never off-the-shelfEach built from nothing. We turn most inquiries away.

iiiMarie reads every inquiry herselfA real conversation, and a reply within two days — or nothing at all.

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They trusted us

The rooms we've run.

Begin here

Tell us the Occitanie you want to feel.

A gala in a Cathar fortress, a bike through the Languedoc vines, a dinner beneath the walls of Carcassonne.

Marie reads every inquiry herself and writes back within two days.

No itinerary · No brochure · A real conversation

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