Lake Annecy and the Bornes Massif
Lake Annecy
Alps from Annecy
Palais de l'Île Annecy
ANNECY SEMINAR AGENCY · HAUTE-SAVOIE

Organise a team building seminar turnkey, in Annecy.

Crystal-clear lake, medieval old town, and the Alps as a backdrop: Happy Unity orchestrates your Annecy seminar from A to Z. Your teams arrive, marvel, and reconnect.

Find the right format
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200+
partner venues
20 years
of experience
15 → 800
participants
4,9 / 5
Google rating

SEMINAR FORMATS IN ANNECY

Which format
for your seminar in Annecy?

From an intimate executive committee meeting at Talloires Abbey to a convention for 800 people at the Impérial Palace, each format fits between the lakeside and the Aravis peaks.

8 FORMATS

Team cohesion seminar
Best-Sellers

Team cohesion · 1–2 days

Team cohesion seminar

Re-establish connections, integrate new profiles, and foster team spirit. This format refocuses the team on what truly matters: getting to know (or re-acquainting with) each other, building trust, and moving forward together.

WHO IT'S FOR

Growing teams, post-recruitment, service mergers

  • Collaborative workshops & World Café
  • Team building activity included
  • Measurable results from D+1
Guide

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

09h00Welcome coffee & pastries
09h30High-energy icebreaker
10h30World Café workshops (3 groups)
13h00Lunch at mixed tables
14h30Team building for cohesion (2h)
17h00Review & shared commitments
18h00Closing drinks reception

ORCHESTRATION IN ANNECY

An exceptional seminar takes 6 areas of expertise.
And your peace of mind.

Our Haute-Savoie based team scouts venues, negotiates rates, coordinates transfers from Geneva and certified instructors: you don't have to manage a thing. The Annecy signature remains present from the first coffee overlooking Europe's purest lake to the raclette served in an Aravis chalet.

An Event Expert and their team, dedicated to your project
01

Event Expert

An Event Expert and their team, dedicated to your project

A dedicated Event Expert and their team, easy to reach, who know your project inside out. Reverse schedule from D-60, backup plan, on-the-day management.

1 Expert

per project

Venues for every ambition
02

Venues

Venues for every ambition

Lake-view hotels at the Impérial, the medieval Talloires Abbey, private chalets in La Clusaz or Megève, renovated châteaux and farmhouses in the Gorges du Fier: the setting matches the seminar's ambition.

200+

partner venues

Tables to remember
03

Catering

Tables to remember

Caterers with character, bespoke kitchen brigades, local producers. From the seminar brunch to the gala dinner, we create a table that leaves its mark.

150+

partner caterers

Quality nights
04

Accommodation

Quality nights

4- and 5-star hotels, private villas, characterful country houses. Single rooms by default, rooming handled from A to Z.

1,200+

room nights a year

Behind the scenes, we take care of it
05

Logistics

Behind the scenes, we take care of it

Transport, security, welcome, event management, technical: every ancillary service is run by our teams. You arrive, your employees are looked after.

All-inclusive

5 services

Entertainment that sparks emotion
06

Team building

Entertainment that sparks emotion

A catalogue of 100+ tried-and-tested activities, and a creative team that designs bespoke. Surprise choir, giant quiz, live DJ.

100+ activities

+ bespoke

ANNECY SEMINAR VENUES & NEIGHBOURHOODS

Our venues in Annecy, each with its own atmosphere.

From the old town to the lakeside, from Alpine passes to the Gorges du Fier, each area has its own character. We'll help you pinpoint the zone that matches your objective and your group.

Old Town · Centre
Prestige · Boutique

Old Town · Centre

The turquoise canals of the medieval centre

Turquoise canals, medieval arcades, and charming hotels in the heart of Annecy. The perfect setting for an executive committee or a premium incentive for a small group, just a stone's throw from restaurants and the old town.

Lakeside · Impérial
Lake · Panorama

Lakeside · Impérial

Grand hotels right on the water's edge

The grand lakeside hotels offer panoramic terraces overlooking the Alps and direct access to boats. The ideal setting for plenary sessions with a view and gala dinners right on the water's edge, for up to 500 people.

Talloires · Abbey
RESIDENTIAL · EXCLUSIVE

Talloires · Abbey

The confidential abbey by the lake

12 km from Annecy, Talloires brings together the most confidential addresses on the lake, including an 11th-century abbey. The dream setting for a fully immersive executive residential seminar, away from prying eyes.

Aravis · La Clusaz
MOUNTAIN · SKI

Aravis · La Clusaz

The fresh air of the Savoyard chalets

30 minutes from Annecy, the Aravis massif offers fresh air: private chalets, skiing in winter, hiking in summer. Ideal for a sports seminar in an authentic mountain atmosphere.

Megève · Mont-Blanc
LUXURY · WINTER

Megève · Mont-Blanc

The most chic resort in the Alps

The most chic resort in the French Alps, Megève offers 5-star chalets, spas, and gourmet restaurants. The choice for executive committees who want to make a lasting impression during an exceptional winter seminar.

Gorges du Fier · Rumilly
NATURE · UNIQUE

Gorges du Fier · Rumilly

The Savoyard countryside and its castles

10 km from Annecy, the Gorges du Fier and the Savoyard countryside offer rehabilitated castles and farms. A rustic and unique touch for a green seminar, off the beaten track.

ACTIVITIES & TEAM BUILDING

100+ activities.
10 themes.

Paragliding over the lake, sailing regattas, canyoning in the Gorges du Fier or via ferrata in Doussard: our activities make the most of Annecy's unique Alpine playground. We engage state-certified professionals and manage every authorisation, transport, and time slot.

Olympics

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Mystery games

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Trails & rallies

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CSR & Wellbeing

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Construction

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Quiz & TV games

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Casino & Stalls

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Creativity

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Culinary

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Music & Dance

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Full catalogue

200+ PARTNER VENUES · 3 TIERS

Three ambitions, three tiers of venue.

Our offering ranges from mountain chalets to lakeside palaces, with direct TGV access from Paris in 3h40 and Geneva airport 45 minutes away.

Easy Access

Simple, effective, budget under control

€85–130

20 to 200 people
Private-hire restaurantCoworking spaceCity-centre 3-star hotel
  • Study day, 30–80 people
  • Team kick-off
★ Most popular
Premium

Seminar venues ready to go: well organised and fully equipped

€145–220

50 to 500 people
Dedicated estateFully equipped 4-star hotelModernised châteauReception villa
  • Residential seminar, 2–4 days
  • Annual convention, 100–400 people
  • Gala evening
Prestige

Truly exceptional, with the character that leaves its mark

€280–650

30 to 800 people
Parisian mansionListed historic châteauPrivate-hire palace
  • Exceptional gala
  • Company anniversary

WHY ANNECY

The Pearl of the Alps. Ideal for your seminars.

Annecy combines an exceptional natural setting – Europe's purest lake, surrounding mountains – with a preserved medieval town, unique event venues, and Savoyard gastronomy that leaves a lasting impression.

01

Europe's Purest Lake

Lake Annecy offers an unparalleled natural setting for residential seminars. Private boat trips, water activities, and shores equipped for outdoor events.

02

Alps & Outdoor Activities

Paragliding, via ferrata, hiking, skiing: the Alps in the background transform every seminar into a memorable adventure. A unique playground just 20 min from the city centre.

03

Exceptional Savoyard Gastronomy

Reblochon fondue, tartiflette, Arctic char from the lake, Savoie wines: Annecy boasts Michelin-starred restaurants and authentic chalet-restaurants for dinners that last all night.

04

Accessibility & Unique Venues

Direct TGV Paris-Annecy in 3h40, Geneva airport 45 min away. Private chalets, lake-view hotels, Alpine estates: venues your teams will talk about for years.

How much does a corporate seminar in Annecy cost?

Tell us your group size, your date and what you want to achieve: your Event Expert sends you a costed proposal within 24 hours. Free, with no commitment. Prices in euros, excl. VAT.

Indicative pricing · the final price depends on the venue, the season and the options you choose

PLENARY ACTIVITIES IN ANNECY

The plenary that gets people moving.
Not the one people sit through.

The grand lakeside hotels and their panoramic terraces host your plenary sessions with Alpine views. We orchestrate keynotes, round tables, and gala dinners right on the water's edge. Between two talks, our seminar activities — from twenty minutes to three hours, set up in your room — get the group moving again.

Speakers & keynotes

Speakers & keynotes

Inspiring speakers, recognised experts, testimonies from business leaders. We suggest a line-up suited to your message and to your group's energy.

Leadership · Transformation · Innovation
Coaches & facilitators

Coaches & facilitators

Leadership team facilitation, collective intelligence, co-creating a vision. Experienced facilitators who move difficult topics forward as a group.

Leadership · Strategy · Co-creation
Serious games

Serious games

Decision-making escape game, crisis simulation, business role play. Learning by doing: without the PowerPoint, and without the glazed look after 20 slides.

Crisis management · Decision making
High-end leadership team sessions

High-end leadership team sessions

Opening ritual, icebreaker for senior leaders, memorable close. The right format for the 30 people who don't want to "do team building".

Leadership · Management · Premium
Collaborative facilitation

Collaborative facilitation

World Café, Design Thinking, Open Space, Liberating Structures. We facilitate the formats that bring out genuine collective intelligence.

Collective · Co-design · Change
Hybrid talk-and-workshop sessions

Hybrid talk-and-workshop sessions

An hour-long talk followed by a hands-on workshop. A format that doubles retention and halves passive time.

Mixed format · Engagement · Impact

THE ANNECY SEMINAR GUIDE

Seminar agency in Annecy,
the Alps as your meeting room.

The lake and the mountains

Happy Unity has been organising corporate seminars in Annecy and Haute-Savoie since 2006. 200+ partner venues: medieval old town, lakeside, Talloires Abbey, Megève chalets, Alpine estates. A private chalet with Mont Blanc views, a lakeside hotel with a panoramic terrace, an 11th-century abbey: we adapt the setting to your brief, not the other way around.

DIGITAL TOOLS FOR YOUR EVENT

Organise. Communicate.
Live the moment.

Two tools designed for two different audiences: you, the organiser, and your participants.

FOR YOU, THE ORGANISER

The client area

A dedicated space that helps you organise your event with your Event Expert: from design to review.

Real-time tracking of the organisation
Milestones approved in 1 click
Documents & quotes in one place
Direct chat with a senior Event Expert
Happy Unity client area

FOR YOUR PARTICIPANTS

The digital app

An app developed in-house by our own technical team, not rented from a third-party provider. 100% customisable to your brand and your programme.

Developed in-house, never outsourced
100% customisable: logo, colours, content
New features delivered within days
Data hosted and secured end to end
See the participant app

MY SEMINAR

15 March · Paris

128 participants

09:30Icebreaker
10:00Strategy workshop
12:30Lunch
14:00Team building

KEY FEATURES

CLIENT AREA

Real-time tracking of the organisation
Milestones approved in 1 click
Documents & quotes in one place
Direct chat with your Event Expert

DIGITAL APP

Personalised participant programme
Welcome QR code & instant check-in
Photos & memories shared in real time
Live polls, votes & challenges
Automatic push notifications
App designed and hosted in-house

HOW DO WE WORK TOGETHER?

Choose your level
of support.

Advice only, co-piloting or fully turnkey: we adapt to your team and to the complexity of your seminar in Annecy.

Our method, your management.

Autonomy

We lay the foundations: brief, design, budget, supplier selection. You deliver with our method and our recommendations.

  • Full brief
  • Event design & proposal
  • Provisional budget
  • Activity selection & coordination
  • Post-event review
  • Accounting & invoicing

Can be tailored to your context

Fees from €720

· + suppliers

★ Most popular

We handle everything upstream, you approve.

Co-pilot

The most popular package: we take care of everything from A to Z before the day itself. Venue, activities, hotel, catering. You approve, we deliver.

  • Brief + design + budget
  • Project management (2 planning meetings included)
  • Team building activity management
  • Accommodation & venue management
  • Catering management
  • 360° summary
  • Post-event review + accounting

Can be tailored to your context

Fees from €950

· + suppliers + supervision

You arrive. We've handled everything.

All-inclusive

Everything in Co-pilot, plus full on-site presence on the day. Event management, welcome, guest flow, transport: you arrive at an event that runs like clockwork.

  • Everything in Co-pilot
  • Run-through / site visit
  • Mobile event app
  • Full on-the-day event management
  • Welcome & guest flow management
  • Transport, accommodation & catering on the day
  • Meeting & content on the day

Can be tailored to your context

On quotation

· overall budget under control

THEY TRUST US

They placed their trust in us
in Annecy & Haute-Savoie.

★★★★★

“Everything was simply perfect. Lucile, full of excellent advice, knows her profession, her services, and her providers perfectly! It was all very smoothly managed with her fantastic team. In short, a seminar we won't forget and one I highly recommend. We were 70 people for a day with 3 highlights.”

Thierry Larchier

Verified Google Review

★★★★★

“We selected Happy Unity to assist us with a team building activity as part of a seminar for 38 managers from our bank in Marseille. The proposed activity met our ambitions and was very successful. A big well done to the whole team.”

Marie-Adeline Nittis

Verified Google Review

★★★★★

“I called upon Happy Unity for the organisation of a team building event during a seminar. Everything went perfectly from the very first exchanges. Communication and responses were fluid and fast. A very good experience. I highly recommend them.”

Fanny Legrand

Verified Google Review

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ANNECY SEMINAR FAQ

Your questions about
your seminar in Annecy.

Why organise your seminar in Annecy?+×

Annecy brings together a lake ranked among Europe's purest, a medieval old town with canals, and the Alps as a backdrop, all just 3h40 from Paris by direct TGV. This concentration of settings allows for alternating work sessions by the water and outdoor mountain activities within the same stay. With over 200 partner venues, the city is suitable for an executive committee of 15 people as well as a convention of 800.

How to get to Annecy with a group?+×

The direct TGV places Annecy 3h40 from Paris, 1h50 from Lyon, and 3h30 from Marseille. Geneva-Cointrin Airport, 45 minutes away by shuttle, is the ideal gateway for international groups. We coordinate transfers from stations and the airport to your venues, from the lakeside to the Aravis chalets.

Which area to choose depending on the seminar's objective?+×

For an intimate and prestigious executive committee, the old town and its charming hotels, or Talloires Abbey for an exclusive residential immersion 12 km away. For plenary sessions with a view and gala dinners, the grand lakeside hotels like the Impérial Palace. For sports and mountain seminars, the Aravis massif and La Clusaz, or Megève for a luxury atmosphere in winter.

Which venues host conventions and large groups?+×

The grand lakeside hotels, starting with the Impérial Palace, host conventions for up to several hundred participants with panoramic terraces overlooking the Alps. The Aravis and Megève complete the offering for mountain formats of 200 to 300 people. We orchestrate plenary sessions, round tables, and gala dinners right on the water's edge.

What budget should be planned for a residential seminar in Annecy?+×

The budget for a residential seminar depends on the venue's standing, duration, number of participants, catering, and chosen activities. An exclusive stay at Talloires Abbey is naturally at the high end, while other addresses by the lake or in the Aravis remain more accessible. The periods of May-June and September-October offer the best pricing conditions outside of peak tourist season. After an initial discussion, we will propose a selection of venues and a detailed quote tailored to your objectives.

What team building activities are possible around the lake and in the mountains?+×

The Alpine playground is exceptional: tandem paragliding over the lake, sailing regattas, canyoning in the Gorges du Fier, Via Ferrata du Doussard, or a 42 km cycling tour around the lake. Each activity is supervised by state-certified professionals and tailored to the group's level, from beginners to experienced athletes. We manage instructors, authorisations, and time slots.

Can a ski seminar be organised in winter?+×

Yes: Megève and La Clusaz, 30 minutes from Annecy, offer private chalets, ski areas, and high-altitude restaurants for memorable winter incentives. We put together complete packages with chalet accommodation, ski passes, and snow activities. A fondue or raclette workshop with Savoie wine pairings perfectly extends a day on the slopes.

Are there exclusive and confidential residential venues?+×

Talloires, 12 km away, concentrates the lake's most discreet addresses: an 11th-century abbey converted into a hotel, private manor houses, and private shores, ideal for a fully immersive executive seminar. For a rural touch, the Gorges du Fier and the Rumilly countryside offer renovated châteaux and farmhouses, such as the Château de Montrottier.

What is the best time to visit Annecy?+×

Annecy operates all year round: spring and autumn for hiking and sailing, summer for lake activities, winter for skiing in Megève or La Clusaz. Avoid the weeks of July-August for groups of over 100 people, as hotels are saturated with tourists. From May to June and September to October, conditions and rates are optimal.

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