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Incentives (Corporate games)

 

At the heart of the Pays de la Loire region and only 1 ½ hours from Paris by TGV high speed train, let Angers surprise you. For your next INCENTIVES, take advantage of our comprehensive service:

  • You are looking for thrills and adrenalin: Adventure raid, Brain teaser tours, Night in a bivouac, etc.

  • You want to discover the region from a fun perspective: Treasure hunt, Brain teaser rally, Investigation at the museum, etc.

  • You dream of new challenges: Hot-air balloon flights, Méhari trip, Discovering the Loire in vintage cars, the Loire and its châteaux by helicopter, etc.

 

 

SPORTING INCENTIVES

 

Adventure raid on the Loire

A real sporting adventure, this canoe kayak / mountain bike combination encourages participants to surpass themselves and encourages team bonding.

Canoe trip down the Loire with 6 challenges: 6 markers accompanied by 6 riddles to discover the Loire environment. Results announced over a snack.

A mountain bike trail with or without challenges to return to the starting point.

1/2 day formula. Option: picnic.



Canoe trip down the Loire with challenges:

Glide along the Loire, a royal river renowned for its magnificent countryside and unique flora (herons, terns, etc.) in your canoe or kayak.

3-hr trip supervised by state-qualified leaders and instructors.

 


Adventure course at the château: "Damoiseaux, damoiselles!"

In this land of Anjou, the King is today throwing down a challenge for all of you gathered here. You have to solve the riddle and then find the key that unlocks the treasure of the kingdom. But first of all, you must go through a number of challenges. The better you rise to the challenges, the better your chance of opening and discovering this fabulous treasure. Armed with a route card, each team follows a course packed with activities. The adventure course is accessible to everyone and each person contributes to his team’s result through sporting, fun and cultural challenges in an unfailingly good-natured atmosphere. A few examples of the challenges: Archery, Water jousting, Building a raft, Zip line.

Formula: 1/2 Day including meal and room hire. Location: 15 min from the centre of Angers in a private château.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treasure hunt

You will love this trail: a game of riddles, orientation and hare and hounds in one… In the magnificent grounds of this private château, an ancestor of the family, Jeanne de Beauvau, has hidden a treasure... the famous treasure of Montriou. To date, no-one, not Champollion, Sherlock Holmes, nor even Indiana Jones, has been able to find this treasure. So why not you? To complete the task, follow the trail of Jeanne de Beauvau and venture along this path strewn with obstacles ... whether intellectual, sporting or fun!

Formula: 1/2 Day - Option: themed meal.

 

 

Brain teaser tours :

An invitation to discover the picturesque character of the Anjou capital, the underground world of cave dwellers or a renowned vineyard, to name just a few. These fun, cultural challenges, open to everyone, encourage team spirit. Each participant becomes a player in the game. A great atmosphere guaranteed! Whether you are a thinker or a sportsman, choose the formula to suit you:

 


Rally within the walls of Angers: Set off to discover the city of the canons, timber-framed houses, fountains and gardens that will guide you to the La Doutre district with its village atmosphere.

Pedestrian tour with riddles: 2 hr or ½ day.




Cave dweller rally: The more athletic will prefer to uncover the secret of the fascinating underground world of the cave dwellers. A complete change of scenery and immersion in the heart of nature. Bike trail with riddles: 3 hours or 1/2 day with a cave-dweller meal of focaccia.

Location: 35 km from Angers – trail length: 20 - 35 Km.


Bike and wine tour: the 3rd most important wine-producing region in France, Anjou wines, through their broad diversity, will delight a group of friends around the table and tasters on the hunt for the exceptional in equal measure. From the vine to the cellar, set out to discover this extraordinary countryside that borders the Loire, the Coteaux du Layon or the Coteaux de l’Aubance hills.

Mountain bike trail with riddles: 3 hrs or 1/2 day including a meal with a wine grower. Location: 20 to 40 Km around Angers – trail length: 25 Km.

 

The brain teaser tours can be adapted to suit almost any event! Corporate themes, anniversaries, product launches, inaugurations, open days, seminars, etc.

 

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES

 

Hot-air balloon flight: "Anjou seen from the sky"
Take to the skies in a hot-air balloon for an unprecedented view of the treasures of our region. Let yourself be swept away on this unforgettable, magical adventure and discover the enchanting countryside of this gentle region as the wind carries you along. This exceptional experience offers you a different view of nature!


 





Tethe red flight

On your company premises or the venue for the event, we can provide a tethered flight (hot-air balloon tied to the ground). Basket holds two people. Flight lasts approximately 3 min (the basket goes up into the air, stays there and then comes back down).

 

Free flight

Leaving from the parc de Pignerolle or the château de Brissac, we offer free flights in baskets that can accommodate 4 to 8 people. Several hot-air balloons can be provided. It is also possible to alternate the flight with cocktails and a customised tour of the château de Brissac or the Museum of Communication. Length 3 hours (1-hr flight)






Loire Méhari trip: Discovery tour behind the wheel of a Citroën Méhari

Let yourself be guided through forests, villages and extraordinary sites on the discovery of the unknown side of the Loire. At the wheel of a Méhari and in teams of four, you will follow the guides for a trip full of surprises. After a technical briefing, two challenges await you. The winning team will be rewarded over a snack.

 

Loire at the Wheel: Take the wheel and enjoy driving a vintage car…

Set off from Fresne sur Loire for a discovery tour of the Loire in vintage cars… Go back in time all throughout this afternoon of relaxation and history. Let yourself be charmed by the actors who will delight you with their tales and anecdotes. Stop to discover the habits and customs of the villages of yesteryear: slip into their shoes for a moment to play boule de fort. To round off this afternoon outside of time, visit a renowned Loire wine cellar and then taste its production accompanied by toasted bites based on local produce on the owner’s estate.

Formula: 1/2 Day

 

 

 

 

The Loire and its Châteaux by helicopter

In the grounds of the Château de Brissac, climb on board a JET RANGER, Bell 2006, which seats 4 passengers, equipped with noise-proof radio communication headsets for each passenger.

20-minute tourist tour: fly over the château, the coteaux de l’Aubance region, Angers, the Maine River, Serrant, and back to Brissac. Flights in turn every 20 minutes in groups of 4.

35-minute tourist tour: fly over the château, the coteaux de l’Aubance region, Angers, the Maine River, Serrant, and back to Brissac. Flights in turn every 35 minutes in groups of 4.

A buffet will be set up in the grounds or in the château while participants are waiting. Possibility of visiting the château for participants who so wish.

 

 

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