Organizing a corporate seminar in an unusual venue in Lyon often comes down to the same question: where can you find a venue that combines practical logistics, the right capacity… and a memorable experience?
Chai Saint Olive offers just that: an urban winery where wine is made on site, designed to welcome companies looking to move beyond the conventional meeting room.
Here, a corporate seminar is about more than bringing a team together in a neutral space. It takes place in an urban winery dedicated to wine, tasting, and sharing. The venue can accommodate bespoke corporate events with real character, in an environment that encourages interaction, team bonding, and conviviality.
Who is this corporate seminar venue in Lyon for?
Chai Saint Olive is designed for:
- Executive teams (management and executive committees)
- Sales teams
- HR teams (internal seminars, onboarding)
- Event agencies and project teams
- Companies looking for an unusual venue
We offer a range of corporate event formats depending on your company’s objectives:
- Meetings
- Training sessions
- Team building
- Team seminars
- Client events
Chai Saint Olive can host all types of corporate events: seminars, wine-themed team building, creative team meetings, client presentations, product launches, showrooms, executive committee meetings, film shoots, retirement parties, special celebrations, and gala dinners.
Gala dinner in the winery
Capacity and layouts
The venue can be adapted to several event formats:
- 2 to 25 people → meeting room (also used for wine tastings)
- Up to 60 people → seated or conference format, using the winery and meeting room
- Up to 80 people → standing cocktail reception
You can choose the layout that best suits your objectives.
Our available spaces include:
- Meeting room (~46 m²)
- Flexible winery space (~100 m²)
Possible layouts include:
- Theatre
- U-shape
- Classroom
- Banquet
- Cocktail reception
On-site equipment
Is the venue suitable for a corporate seminar?
Yes. Everything you need is available to ensure a comfortable and productive working environment:
- Wi-Fi
- 2 TV screens
- Projector
- Flip chart
- Flexible tables and chairs
- Sound system / microphone
All of this is available in a bright, flexible setting at the heart of a working urban winery.
Corporate seminar formats
What types of corporate seminars can you organize?
Several formats are available depending on your needs:
Classic corporate seminar
- Half-day or full-day
- Fully equipped meeting room
- Breaks, lunch, or dinner
Experience-based seminar
- Meeting followed by a wine tasting
- Wine workshop included
Wine-themed team building
- Create your own personalized wine blend
- Blind wine tasting
- Winery tour
- Wine Truck experience, either on site or at an external venue
Private venue hire
- Venue-only hire
- Or a fully managed, turnkey package
Team building: create your own personalized wine blend
Wine and tasting experiences
The winery allows you to add an experiential dimension to your corporate seminar, including:
- Wine tasting
- Introduction to winemaking
- “Create your own wine blend” workshop
In practical terms, these experiences help to:
- Build stronger connections between participants
- Make the event more engaging
- Turn a traditional corporate seminar into a fun and memorable experience
How do you get to Chai Saint Olive?
The urban winery is easily accessible and located at 34 rue Malesherbes in Lyon’s 6th arrondissement:
- Foch Metro station nearby
- Parking facilities within a 5–7-minute walk of the winery
- Easy access from Lyon Part-Dieu train station and the city center
Request a quote for a corporate seminar in Lyon
To organize your corporate seminar at Chai Saint Olive, simply provide:
- The number of participants
- Your preferred event format
- The date
- Your requirements (catering, wine tasting, etc.)
Based on this information, the Chai Saint Olive team will recommend a setup tailored to your needs.
Our team supports you at every stage, with one simple goal: to make your event a success by creating a coherent format tailored to your specific requirements.
Contact our dedicated team here.
Why choose Chai Saint Olive for your corporate seminar in Lyon?
What sets Chai Saint Olive apart from a conventional venue is, first and foremost, its atmosphere. A traditional corporate seminar may be effective, but easily forgotten. A seminar in an urban winery creates a more lasting impression by bringing together the setting, the senses, and the story behind the venue.
At Chai Saint Olive, your teams will appreciate:
- The unusual setting of an urban winery
- Flexible capacity and layouts
- Integrated wine experiences
- Flexible event formats
- A central and easily accessible location
In short: the perfect balance between work, experience, and conviviality.
Frequently asked questions about organizing a corporate seminar in Lyon
How many people can the venue accommodate?
From 2 to 80 people, depending on the event format.
Can the venue be privately hired for a corporate evening or team-building event?
Yes, either in full or in part.
Do you offer activities?
Yes. We offer wine tastings, wine workshops, and team-building activities.
Is the venue easy to access?
Yes. It is located in the city center, with a Metro station and parking facilities nearby.
Can the venue accommodate bespoke requests?
Yes. In fact, this is one of its key strengths. The venue allows you to create an event tailored to your preferred format, objectives, and audience.
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