Simple, effective, budget under control
€85–130
20 to 200 people- Study day, 30–80 people
- Team kick-off




A Gothic cathedral, the banks of the Loire, Joan of Arc, and the gateway to Sologne: Happy Unity orchestrates your Orléans seminar from start to finish. A city within easy reach of Paris, with a breathtaking Loire.
















































SEMINAR FORMATS IN ORLÉANS
From a day trip from Paris to a plenary session in the medieval heart, or a residential seminar for disconnecting in a Sologne lodge, each format aligns with the Loire Valley's rhythm.
8 FORMATS
Team cohesion · 1–2 days
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
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
ORCHESTRATION IN ORLÉANS
Fifty-five minutes by train separate Paris-Austerlitz from the Loire quays, allowing for an intensive seminar without requiring an overnight stay. Our coordinators arrange a plenary session in Place du Martroi, a rally tracing Joan of Arc's footsteps, and dinner in a tuffeau cave, all within the same day.

Event Expert
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
Historic city centre mansions, tuffeau caves carved into the riverside, the châteaux of Sully and Gien, and Sologne hunting estates offer an uncommon range of options.
200+
partner venues

Catering
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

Accommodation
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

Logistics
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

Team building
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 & DISTRICTS IN ORLÉANS
From the medieval centre to the Sologne ponds, from the Loire quays to the region's châteaux: each area has its unique character. We help you pinpoint the ideal zone for your group.
Prestige · HistoricThe Gothic heart and its prestige
Orléans' historic heart, between the Gothic Sainte-Croix Cathedral and Place du Martroi. Prestigious hotels and reception rooms for your memorable plenary sessions and gala evenings amidst a heritage setting.
Panorama · NatureFrance's longest river
The quays of France's longest river, with its private tuffeau caves and panoramic terraces. The perfect setting to combine work time with a Loire Valley breath of fresh air, just a stone's throw from the city centre.
Châteaux · AuthenticityTrue Loire Valley châteaux
45 km from Orléans, the Châteaux of Sully-sur-Loire and Gien offer prestigious spaces right in the heart of the Loire Valley. Experience authentic Loire charm for your seminars, away from the crowds of classic tourist routes.
Nature · RejuvenationForests and lakes for disconnecting
20 km south of Orléans, Sologne and its pine forests, hunting estates and private lakes. The ideal destination for your residential seminars focused on total disconnection and nature activities.
Culture · PrestigeThe UNESCO-listed Berry, off the beaten track
1 hour from Orléans, Bourges and its UNESCO-listed cathedral unfold 15th-century private mansions and exceptional spaces in the heart of Berry. A prestigious cultural setting for your seminars, off the beaten track.
Plains · RuralRural plains on the doorstep of Paris
Between Beauce and Chartres with its monumental cathedral: rehabilitated agricultural estates, event farms, and endless plains. The authentic rural setting for your teams, a short distance from Paris.
ACTIVITIES & TEAM BUILDING
Historic treasure hunt in the old town, Orléans-Cléry wine tasting in a cellar, nature safari in the heart of Sologne or a cycling tour along the Loire à Vélo: your teams will explore an undiscovered region. Each activity highlights a local winemaker or guide we have carefully selected.
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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200+ PARTNER VENUES · 3 TIERS
The Orléans offering remains highly competitive compared to Paris, from city-centre lounges to private forest estates, with nothing set in stone before your brief.
Simple, effective, budget under control
€85–130
20 to 200 peopleSeminar venues ready to go: well organised and fully equipped
€145–220
50 to 500 peopleTruly exceptional, with the character that leaves its mark
€280–650
30 to 800 peopleWHY ORLÉANS
Orléans combines exceptional accessibility to Paris (55 min by TGV), a rich historical heritage – a Gothic cathedral, UNESCO-listed Loire riverbanks, the legend of Joan of Arc – and direct access to Sologne and the grand Loire Valley castles.
Direct TGV from Paris to Orléans in 55 min: ideal for day seminars from the capital without an overnight stay. Access to the heart of the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley region, with the Châteaux of Chambord and Cheverny just 45 min away.
Tuffeau caves along the Loire, private mansions in the historic centre, Sologne estates, Loir-et-Cher châteaux: a diverse range of venues for all types of seminars and atmospheres.
Orléans-Cléry wines, AOVDQS Gris Meunier, Loire Valley vineyards just 30 km away: tastings in tuffeau caves, food and wine pairings with local chefs recognised by the Michelin Guide.
Sologne: 500,000 hectares of forests, ponds, and heathland, starting right at the gates of Orléans. Private hunting estates, nature lodges, forest hikes for seminars focused on rejuvenation.
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 ORLÉANS
The prestigious city centre hotels and reception rooms near Sainte-Croix Cathedral host your plenary sessions in a Gothic setting. For a more natural environment, Sologne estates incorporate conference rooms just a short walk from the ponds. Between two talks, our seminar activities — from twenty minutes to three hours, set up in your room — get the group moving again.

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

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

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

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

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

An hour-long talk followed by a hands-on workshop. A format that doubles retention and halves passive time.
THE ORLÉANS SEMINAR GUIDE
Orléans, the Loire just 55 minutes from Paris
Happy Unity has been organising corporate seminars in Orléans and the Loire Valley since 2006. Over 200 partner venues: Orléans' historic centre, tuffeau caves along the Loire, Sologne estates, Loire châteaux, Orléanais vineyards. Enjoy dinner at a corporate party in Orléans in a tuffeau cave, a Joan of Arc rally in the old town, a nature safari in Sologne, or team building in Orléans: we tailor the experience to your brief.
DIGITAL TOOLS FOR YOUR EVENT
Two tools designed for two different audiences: you, the organiser, and your participants.
FOR YOU, THE ORGANISER
A dedicated space that helps you organise your event with your Event Expert: from design to review.

FOR YOUR PARTICIPANTS
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.
MY SEMINAR
128 participants
KEY FEATURES
CLIENT AREA
DIGITAL APP
HOW DO WE WORK TOGETHER?
Advice only, co-piloting or fully turnkey: we adapt to your team and to the complexity of your seminar in Orléans.
Our method, your management.
We lay the foundations: brief, design, budget, supplier selection. You deliver with our method and our recommendations.
Can be tailored to your context
Fees from €720
· + suppliers
We handle everything upstream, you approve.
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.
Can be tailored to your context
Fees from €950
· + suppliers + supervision
You arrive. We've handled everything.
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.
Can be tailored to your context
On quotation
· overall budget under control
THEY TRUST US
“Everything was simply perfect. Lucile, full of excellent advice, knows her profession, her services and her providers inside out! 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 highlights.”
Thierry Larchier
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“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 a great success. A big well done to the whole team.”
Marie-Adeline Nittis
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“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 smooth and quick. A very good experience. I highly recommend them.”
Fanny Legrand
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ORLÉANS SEMINAR FAQ
Orléans is the closest city in the Loire Valley to Paris, just 55 minutes by train from Austerlitz station, allowing for an intensive seminar without requiring an overnight stay. It also offers a unique heritage, including the Gothic Sainte-Croix Cathedral, UNESCO-listed Loire quays, the legacy of Joan of Arc, and direct access to two rare worlds: the grand Loire châteaux and the Sologne forests. It's the best regional entry point for combining efficiency with a change of scenery.
Orléans is 55 minutes from Paris-Austerlitz by direct train, and approximately 1h10 by car via the A10 motorway. It's one of the most accessible provincial cities from the capital, ideal for day seminars. We coordinate station-to-venue transfers in our Co-pilot and All-inclusive packages.
For a prestigious plenary session or a gala evening, the historic centre around the cathedral and Place du Martroi offers hotels and reception rooms for up to 300 people. The Loire quays and their tuffeau caves are suitable for formats combining work and nature, for up to 200 people. For a residential seminar focused on disconnecting, the Sologne region to the south is unbeatable. We help you target the area based on your group size and objective.
Yes: Chambord is 45 minutes from Orléans, Cheverny 50 minutes, and Blois 40 minutes. For two-day residential seminars, we create Orléans plus Loire Châteaux programmes: a plenary session in the city centre on the first day, followed by château exploration and a tasting in a tuffeau cave on the second. Minibus transfers are coordinated by our teams.
Perfectly: the Sologne region begins 20 km south of Orléans and is ideal for residential seminars seeking complete disconnection. Private hunting estates, lodges nestled in pine forests, ponds, and integrated conference rooms create a unique setting. We add a wildlife observation nature safari and Sologne gastronomy featuring game and mushrooms. It's a lesser-known destination that consistently surprises participants.
The common thread is the Loire Valley's local produce. We organise a historical rally tracing Joan of Arc's footsteps in the old town, a tasting of Orléans-Cléry wines in a tuffeau cave, a circuit on the award-winning Loire à Vélo cycle path, a nature safari in Sologne, or a local cuisine workshop. Each activity highlights a local winemaker or guide whom we have identified and vetted.
Orléans offers a very competitive quality-price ratio compared to Paris for equivalent services. The budget depends on the chosen format (day event without overnight stay or two-day residential seminar), the selected venue (historic city centre hotel, tuffeau cave, or Sologne estate), the number of participants, and the services: catering, activities, and accommodation. After an initial discussion about your specifications, we will propose a selection of venues and a detailed quote, with no fixed amount beforehand.
Spring, from April to June, is ideal for Loire activities and vineyards, while autumn, in September-October, showcases the colours of the Sologne forests. Summer is perfect for cycling on the Loire à Vélo. Winter remains ideal for indoor working seminars punctuated by a gastronomic activity. Each season offers a different programme.
Yes: from Orléans, we cover the entire region, from Blois to Bourges, from Chambord to Chartres, including Sully-sur-Loire, Gien, and Beaugency. For groups wishing to explore multiple sites, we create multi-stage itineraries with characterful accommodation at each stop and fully coordinated transfer logistics.
Yes: we have been organising seminars in the Loire Valley since 2006 and manage the entire orchestration, from Paris or on-site. This includes venue scouting from over 120 references, local gastronomic coordination, transfers from the capital, activities, and on-the-day coordination. We know every tuffeau cave, every hunting estate, and every winemaker. Free quote within 24 hours.

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