With Christmas just a few short weeks away, it’s definitely time to start thinking about where you’re going to hold this year’s office Christmas party. Whether you’re planning to go all out with a big bash in a 5-star villa or you’re keeping it simple with a low-key lunch in a local restaurant, we’ve put together a selection of some of the best corporate party venues on the French Riviera. Read on to learn more about some of our favourite spaces across the Côte d’Azur and get ready to make this year’s office party your very best yet:
A fairytale Christmas in Wonderland
Why not go down the rabbit hole this Christmas by organising your office Christmas party in the French Riviera’s very own version of Wonderland. Located in the heart of Nice, this cosy and colourful tea room and patisserie will be the perfect backdrop to an Alice in Wonderland-themed Christmas tea party for your team. Specialising in English cakes and pastries with a fabulous selection of cupcakes, cake pops and cookies, let Chef Flora be your host as she and her team of professional pastry chefs put together a delicious Christmas afternoon tea as you sit back, relax and enjoy the festive season together.
A budget-friendly Christmas in the Old Town of Nice
A fantastic option for those looking to plan this year’s office party on a budget, this charming Italian restaurant can welcome up to 350 guests with both indoor and outdoor seating options. Featuring exposed brickwork and light wood floors, floor-length windows fill the restaurant with light creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for your guests. Serving 100% authentic Italian cuisine, the restaurant offers a variety of dining options with prices starting from just 25€ per guest making this the ideal venue for a very affordable Christmas celebration with your team.
A glamorous Christmas in Cannes
A stunning contemporary venue set in a private estate of over 11 000m², this stylish villa is the ultimate venue for a glamorous Christmas party on the French Riviera. Located just 10 minutes drive from the centre of Cannes, entertain clients and colleagues alike with cocktails on the terrace overlooking the villa’s vast infinity pool before you move inside to enjoy a panoramic view of the Mediterranean from the open-plan living area. Featuring cocktail tables, lounge seating and a full sound system, celebrate the
the festive season in style as you dance the night away in this exceptional setting.
A Provençal Christmas in Saint Paul-de-Vence
Why not surprise your employees and make this year’s party unforgettable by renting this magnificent Provençal villa for your office Christmas party. Located near the picturesque village of Saint Paul-de-Vence, the traditional stone villa has everything you need for a cosy corporate Christmas event with your team. Surrounded by pine forests, the villa’s living space is set over 2 floors with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 2 lounges, each with a fireplace and a comfortable seating area. On the first floor you’ll find an open-plan kitchen plus a large dining area for up to 10 guests which will be the perfect setting for a delicious Christmas lunch or a gourmet brunch the next day.
A playful Christmas in Nice
To make sure your staff are still talking about this year’s office party well into the New Year, why not leave the boardroom behind and spend the evening at this quirky pop-up boules club in Nice. Located just a short stroll away from the iconic Promenade des Anglais, this ultra-hip boules club offers a fantastic selection of Niçois tapas plus an extensive and delicious cocktail menu, perfect for a laid-back Christmas party. Featuring fabulous 50’s-style retro decor, the club also offers an indoor boules court to keep your team entertained throughout the evening.
A green Christmas in the hills around Saint Jeannet
The festive season is always a good opportunity to reconnect and we’ve found just the place for a corporate Christmas event with a difference. Nestled between oak and olive trees in the hills around Saint Jeannet, the Wellness Farm is an enchanting space to host a Christmas party in harmony with nature. Give your colleagues the chance to regroup and refocus before the new year with a Christmas well-being experience. Organise relaxing spa treatments for all the team in the 2 massage cabins, take a yoga class together on the Shala terrace then enjoy some team-building games or even a treasure hunt in the lodge’s vast grounds for a one-of-a-kind office Christmas celebration.
If we’ve inspired you to get started on planning your office Christmas party, finding just the right venue has never been so easy. Simply click here to learn more about our fabulous selection of spaces throughout the French Riviera and Provence which are available to rent for your Christmas event