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CANNES SEMINAR AGENCY · CÔTE D'AZUR

Organise a team building seminar turnkey, in Cannes.

Legendary Croisette, Palais des Festivals, Lérins Islands and azure Mediterranean: Cannes is the ultimate prestigious destination for high-end seminars. Happy Unity orchestrates your Riviera event.

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5h10
from Paris (TGV)
200+
partner venues
10 → 3 000
participants
4,9 / 5
Google rating

SEMINAR FORMATS IN CANNES

Which format
for your seminar in Cannes?

From a confidential executive committee meeting in a La Californie villa to a 3,000-person convention at the Palais des Festivals, Cannes accommodates all event scales.

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 CANNES

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

In Cannes, excellence lies in the details: palace access, nautical providers, Michelin-starred dining. We mobilise a local network, well-versed in Festival standards, to deliver flawless service, right through to on-site coordination.

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

Croisette palaces, Old Port yachts, panoramic terraces of Le Suquet, or Grasse perfumeries: the setting is chosen according to the desired effect.

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

SEMINAR VENUES & NEIGHBOURHOODS IN CANNES

Our venues in Cannes, each with its own atmosphere.

From the legendary Croisette to the Lérins Islands, from fragrant Grasse to the wild Esterel, each Cannes area has its own character. We guide you to the prestigious setting that matches your ambitions.

Croisette · Legendary
Absolute prestige · 20–3,000 people

Croisette · Legendary

The boulevard of sea-facing palaces

The most famous boulevard on the Côte d'Azur and its legendary palaces. Conference and gala spaces with direct views of the Mediterranean, from executive committee meetings to conventions of 3,000 people: the Cannes prestige that instantly enhances your event.

Le Suquet · Authentic
Gastronomy · Premium

Le Suquet · Authentic

Old Cannes, perched and gourmet

Medieval old Cannes, perched above the Old Port. Picturesque streets and Provençal gastronomic terraces with panoramic views of the Croisette, for intimate executive committee meetings in an authentic and confidential setting.

Antibes · Yachting
Nautical · Premium

Antibes · Yachting

Europe's premier yachting harbour

Just 10 minutes from Cannes, Port Vauban, Europe's premier yachting harbour, sets a prestigious yachting scene. Ramparts, the Picasso Museum and seafood restaurants provide the perfect backdrop for nautical incentives in the gentle Riviera sunshine.

Grasse · Perfumes
Premium · Unique

Grasse · Perfumes

The world's perfume capital

The world's perfume capital, just 20 minutes from Cannes. Workshops in olfactory creation at renowned perfume houses offer creative seminars and sensory incentives that your teams won't find anywhere else.

Juan-les-Pins · Festive
Festive · Seaside

Juan-les-Pins · Festive

Fine beaches and a jazz spirit

Fine sandy beaches, the Jazz à Juan spirit and trendy restaurants create an incomparable festive and seaside atmosphere. The perfect setting for corporate parties that want to combine the Riviera with a relaxed vibe.

Esterel Massif · Nature
Outdoor · Prestige

Esterel Massif · Nature

Red rocks plunging into the sea

The red volcanic massif that plunges into the Mediterranean. Secluded charming villas and coastal paths for nature incentives and prestigious residential seminars, in a spectacular setting away from the Cannes hustle and bustle.

ACTIVITIES & TEAM BUILDING

100+ activities.
10 themes.

A private yacht cruise, an excursion to the Lérins Islands, an olfactory creation workshop in Grasse or a casino evening: these activities leverage Cannes' unique connection to the sea and glamour. Each experience is tailored to strengthen team bonds.

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

See the activities

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.

Antibes, Juan-les-Pins and the Esterel Massif offer alternatives to the grand palaces without leaving the Riviera atmosphere, allowing you to adjust the setting to your budget.

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 CANNES

Absolute prestige. Ideal for your seminars.

Cannes is the world capital of event prestige. The Palais des Festivals, legendary hotels on the Croisette, yachts and the Lérins Islands: an address that impresses every team member.

01

International prestige

Home to the Cannes Film Festival and MIPIM, the city hosts over 100 international congresses and trade shows annually. Its palace hotels, event infrastructure and global renown make it the undisputed premium destination on the Côte d'Azur.

02

200+ partner venues

The Palais des Festivals for 3,000 participants, Californian villas, private yachts, palace hotels on the Croisette, Grasse cellars: an unparalleled range of luxurious settings for premium corporate events.

03

Riviera gastronomy

Niçoise cuisine, chef's bouillabaisse, Provence rosé on a sea-view terrace, Michelin-starred restaurants along the Croisette: every corporate meal in Cannes becomes a first-class gastronomic and sensory experience.

04

Mediterranean & Islands

Private yachts, Lérins Islands just 15 minutes by boat, sailing on the Mediterranean, breathtaking Esterel: Cannes offers a unique connection to the sea that transforms every nautical incentive into a prestigious memory.

How much does a corporate seminar in Cannes 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 CANNES

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

The Palais des Festivals and the ballrooms of the Croisette hotels host plenaries and conventions facing the Mediterranean. Technical management, scenography, and speakers are coordinated in spaces designed for high-level events. 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 CANNES SEMINAR GUIDE

Seminar agency in Cannes,
the capital of prestige on the Côte d'Azur.

Seminar in Cannes: the prestige of the Croisette at your team's service

Happy Unity has been organising corporate seminars in Cannes and on the Côte d'Azur since 2006. Exceptional venues include: Croisette palaces (Carlton, Majestic, Martinez), the Palais des Festivals for conventions of up to 3,000 people, La Californie villas with pools and sea views for residential executive committee meetings, yachts available for private hire from the Old Port, the Lérins Islands for exclusive excursions, and Grasse perfumeries for sensory workshops. Cannes is the destination that embodies absolute prestige.

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 Cannes.

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 Cannes & on the Côte d'Azur.

★★★★★

“Everything was simply perfect. Lucile, full of excellent advice, knows her profession, her services and her providers perfectly! It was all handled very smoothly 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 key moments.”

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 entire 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

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CANNES SEMINAR FAQ

Your questions about
your seminar in Cannes.

Why choose Cannes for a high-end seminar?+×

Cannes is the ultimate prestige destination on the Côte d'Azur: home to the Festival and MIPIM, it hosts over a hundred global congresses and trade shows each year. Its international renown immediately enhances your employer brand and leaves a lasting impression on your employees. Legendary palaces on the Croisette, yachts, the Lérins Islands, and the ever-present Mediterranean make it a setting few cities can match for an exceptional event.

How to get to Cannes from Paris or abroad?+×

The TGV connects Paris to Cannes in 5h10 via Nice, departing from Gare de Lyon or Gare de l'Est. Nice Côte d'Azur Airport, France's second-largest with 150 global destinations and numerous direct intercontinental connections, is 30 min from Cannes. For VIP arrivals, Nice-Cannes helicopter shuttles reach the city in 7 min. We organise group transfers from the train station or airport.

Which Cannes neighbourhood to choose based on my objective?+×

The Croisette and its palaces (Carlton, Martinez, JW Marriott) offer conference and gala spaces for 20 to 3,000 people with sea views, ideal for prestigious conventions. Le Suquet, perched old Cannes, suits intimate executive committee (CODIR) meetings of 10 to 80 people in an authentic gastronomic setting. Antibes and its Port Vauban target yachting (10 to 150 people), Grasse offers sensory incentives around perfume, and Juan-les-Pins provides a festive, seaside atmosphere. We will guide you to the setting that serves your ambitions.

What budget should I plan for a seminar in Cannes?+×

Cannes is a premium market, and the budget depends on the format, venue, number of participants, duration with or without accommodation, and chosen services. The Croisette palaces embody the very high-end, while the villas of La Californie and the Esterel properties offer exclusive options with private accommodation, often more competitive for an equivalent standard. We adjust the programme to find the right balance between prestige and budget, then provide you with a detailed quote after an initial discussion.

Are there less expensive alternatives to the Croisette palaces?+×

Yes. Antibes, 10 min away, as well as Juan-les-Pins and the Esterel massif, offer 4-star hotels and prestigious villas at more accessible rates than Cannes' palaces, without leaving the Riviera atmosphere. These areas maintain a high-quality setting and direct access to the sea. We select the option that preserves the Riviera effect while respecting your budget.

Can the Palais des Festivals be privatised for a seminar?+×

Yes, the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès offers modular spaces for 50 to 3,000 people for total or partial privatisation. It is the go-to solution for national conventions and international congresses. Given the high demand, these bookings must be anticipated well in advance: we prepare the file and secure the dates with the Palais teams.

What is the best period to organise an event in Cannes?+×

The city is saturated during the Cannes Film Festival (mid-May), MIPIM (March), Cannes Lions (June), and MIPCOM (October): during these periods, prices soar and availability dwindles. The most favourable windows are January-February, July-August (excluding congresses), and November. Notify us three to six months in advance to secure the best venues.

What team building activities are unique to Cannes?+×

Cannes makes unique experiences possible: a private yacht cruise on the Mediterranean, an excursion to the Lérins Islands with lunch at the abbey, an olfactory creation workshop with a master perfumer in Grasse, a tasting of Provence rosés facing the sea, or a casino evening with professional croupiers. A rally between the Croisette and the Palais des Festivals adds a glamorous and cultural touch. Each experience is designed to strengthen teams.

Can Cannes accommodate very large groups?+×

Yes, this is one of its strengths. Between the Palais des Festivals (up to 3,000 people) and the ballrooms of the Croisette hotels, the city accommodates all scales, from national conventions to international congresses. Technical management, scenography, and speakers are coordinated in spaces designed for high-level events. We ensure accommodation, Michelin-starred dining, and end-to-end logistics.

Is Happy Unity present in Cannes and on the Côte d'Azur?+×

Yes, we regularly operate across the entire Côte d'Azur, and our Riviera Event Expert is based in Nice. Our local network covers the Croisette palaces, nautical providers (yachts, Lérins), Grasse perfumeries, the casino, and Michelin-starred restaurants, including off-market properties. We handle the entire organisation, from venue selection to on-site D-Day coordination.

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