Business tourism in Vendée: a guide for professionals

Business travel has been growing rapidly in recent years, whether to develop a business or maintain a strong team spirit within your company. In the Vendée, business tourism has everything to please, from its seaside location to its many quality establishments equipped to accommodate groups. Where to stay? What activities to organize? Where to meet? The Vendée Guide answers all your questions to organize your business trip with complete peace of mind.

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Redzone

Business trips to Vendée

The objective of a business trip can vary depending on the company's field of activity, its workforce, its growth forecast, etc. Variables that define the type of business trip to organize in Vendée:

• A seminar to bring together colleagues and collaborators
• Training within teams
• A conference around a specific theme
• A professional meeting on a specific topic
• A study day
• A product launch
• A welcome meeting
• A team-building exercise

Whatever your project, the Vendée Guide will help you organize your business trip in the best possible conditions.

O Charfait

The Thibergère

Means of transport for professionals in Vendée

The first step is to select the ideal destination for planning your colleagues' travel. It's best to choose a city that's easily accessible and well-connected, so your colleagues can reach you by train, car, plane, bus, etc., depending on their circumstances.

• By car, there are plenty of motorways to reach Vendée via the A10 from Paris, the A62 on the Toulouse-Bordeaux axis or the A83 between Nantes and Niort. However, remember to park your business vehicles, which must be secure.
• By train, the TGV stations are located in the towns of La Roche-sur-Yon and Les Sables-d'Olonne while other destinations are served by the SNCF such as Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Challans, Luçon, Montaigu, Pouzauges, Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, Bellevigny…

• By plane, Vendée does not have an airport but you can land in Nantes or La Rochelle which are 30 minutes from the Vendée coast.
• By bus, many lines cross the Vendée connecting Nantes to Saint-Jean-de-Monts or the island of Noirmoutier, while others go south towards Fontenay-le-Comte or La Rochelle.

Depending on your budget, you can also travel by taxi to reach the location of your professional event in Vendée, or rent a vehicle upon arrival.

Vendée VTC

Accommodation suitable for business tourism

Sleep is essential for resting after a day of concentrating. That's why choosing the right accommodation is so important when planning a business trip. Rest assured, the Vendée region is full of great places to stay in complete peace and quiet, whether you're traveling alone, in a large group, or with a small group.

The hotels

This is a good option, especially if they have a restaurant, which allows you to book a stopover package that includes dinner upon arrival, an overnight stay, and breakfast. Business-friendly hotels are most often equipped with Wi-Fi and rooms with desks for those who want to work. Another advantage of a hotel is that you can meet up with colleagues in the same place during a professional event.

Unusual accommodations

Are you organizing a team-building event or want to surprise your colleagues? Book unique accommodations like lodges, chalets, or even stagecoaches for a unique stay in Vendée. Some rentals are located near the beaches and allow you to enjoy the seaside, while others have spas or offer wellness treatments.

The lodges or residences

These more intimate accommodations are perfect for bringing together small groups in Vendée. With a capacity ranging from 2 to 20 people, the gîtes and residences have the advantage of being accommodations equipped for a completely independent stay. Inquire: some even have a separate room for organizing a meeting, and even outdoor access so you don't have to stay indoors during the summer.

Damona Lodge

Ibis Style Hotel

Olydea the Hamlet of Vouvant

Gîte de France Vendée

Meeting rooms and coworking spaces in Vendée

The workplace is one of the points not to be neglected. It must be comfortable, bright, calm and conducive to concentration so that your day is as productive as possible. You're in luck, the Vendée offers an ideal setting for working between the seaside, the countryside, the marshes, the forests... With many seminar rooms available for rent for isolation or meetings.

Coworking spaces

These professionally designed spaces are perfect for working in a purpose-built environment. Equipped with Wi-Fi, computer outlets, and often a coffee machine, they allow you to move your office during a business trip while maintaining the comfortable working conditions you're used to.

Instant Tea

Shared Nest

Meeting rooms

They are the key to business travel, since this is where everything happens between reflection and decision-making. Far from being a simple room, the meeting room must be adapted to your needs and equipped with:

• Comfortable and removable furniture
• Video projector and projection screen
• Wi-Fi
• From paperboard
• Multiple electrical outlets

Providing you with everything you need to work in the best conditions.

O'Tel Park

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Caterers and restaurants for business tourism in Vendée

Whether you're traveling for a day or several days, you'll need to take a break for lunch or dinner. Once again, the Vendée is the ideal destination for a business trip, as it has some great places to enjoy yourself.

Restaurants

Brasserie, bistro, traditional, bistronomic... The establishments vary depending on what you're looking for and your budget. The advantage is that you don't need to cook and can select the menu you like. Some restaurants even offer an express or professional menu if you're in a hurry, always including coffee. Alone or with others, restaurants allow you to combine a break, work, and indulgence in Vendée.

The caterers

These catering professionals are often called upon for events such as seminars, conferences, meetings, etc. Business days that bring together many colleagues. While hotel-restaurants often offer a package that includes room rental and catering services, some establishments use external service providers. Requests can vary:

• Welcome coffee or coffee break during the day
• Lunch or dinner
• Cocktail dinners
• Hot buffet or cold buffet
• Meal trays served in the dining room
• Brunch

Create a personalized menu with the recipes of your choice, the caterers adapt to your desires and your budget.

Barillec House

The King's Follies

Professional activities in Vendée

You're spoiled for choice when it comes to keeping your colleagues busy during a business trip. Located on the Atlantic coast, the Vendée region offers a wide range of options for punctuating meetings and concentration time with a variety of activities, whether for team-building activities or during a business trip.

• Wine tasting workshops or Vendée dishes
• Visits to tourist sites such as museums, castles, amusement parks
• Treasure hunts or trail games
• Car rallies to crisscross the Vendée
• Water activities such as jet skiing, boat trips or land yachting
• Outdoor activities such as tree climbing, laser tag or paintball
• An escape game…

The list is exhaustive as there are so many activities offered in Vendée throughout the year.

You now have a complete guide to organizing your business tourism in Vendée.

Well done !

Original Velo Tour

O'Fun Park

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