Domaine d'Arès can host seminars, conferences and weddings for 20 to 150 guests in a restored barn, and meetings for 5 to 20 people in two houses. It is a 30-hectare estate in the Prés Salés nature reserve in Arès, on the Bassin d'Arcachon, at the gateway to the Cap Ferret peninsula.
Seminars and company events
For confidential seminars, board meetings, work sessions and trainings of 5 to 20 participants, the estate offers two independent houses. The Meadow House has a large lounge for meetings in a U-shape or theater layout. The Poolside House is used for meals, indoors or outdoors by the pool. For larger events of up to 150 guests in a conference setup, the estate offers the Barn, its former stables restored as a reception hall of 195 m², partly equipped with a screen and a video projector. The patio welcomes guests and holds the cloakroom, and the outdoor areas serve for breaks and meals. The estate provides Wi-Fi, a large screen, a video projector, a flipchart and furniture for events of up to 30 guests. Larger groups need additional furniture rental.
Weddings and receptions
The Barn and its Club House host weddings, ceremonies and family gatherings, with guests moving between indoor and outdoor spaces. For intimate gatherings of up to 20 guests, the two houses can be hired exclusively. The estate also hosts corporate evenings, trade shows and conventions.
Rooms and capacities
The Barn, opened in April 2023, takes 20 to 150 guests, and the Club House adjoins it. The Meadow House is for meetings. The Poolside House is for shared meals. Each house suits groups of 5 to 20 people. The grounds are fully enclosed and include a large private car park.
Accommodation
The estate has two independent houses of 200 and 250 m², each with generous living areas, fully equipped kitchens and a terrace. Two independent annexes bring the total to nine bedrooms. The site gives nine guests in single occupancy, between 13 and 15 in twin occupancy, and up to 20 in shared double occupancy. A heated swimming pool, a pétanque court, table tennis and sports equipment are on site. For larger groups, the estate works with a four-star establishment 300 m away, linked by a private path.
Catering
The estate works with a network of local partners for catering, technical needs and entertainment. Organisers who want a turnkey event should contact the team in advance to set up the right partners.
History and setting
The estate was a large agricultural property more than 300 years ago, and part of its land later went to a clinic and a children's care center. It was acquired in 2004 by a family of horse breeders, who restored the old barn into two houses, using local materials, photovoltaic panels and geothermal heating. The pool uses salt treatment, and the land is farmed without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. The estate opened to guests in 2017, and a stud farm still operates on the grounds. The beach is 500 m away on a path.
Getting there
The estate is at 16 rue du Port Ostréicole in Arès, on the northern shore of the Bassin d'Arcachon. From there, Arcachon, Cap Ferret, the Île aux Oiseaux, the Dune of Pilat and the Teich bird reserve are all within reach for team excursions.
