Hosting a seminar facing the Mediterranean means offering your teams an exceptional setting that stimulates creativity and strengthens team cohesion. Between Marseille, Nice and Cannes, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region is home to prestigious venues combining professional workspaces and breathtaking panoramas. Here is our selection of the 6 most beautiful seminar venues with sea views.
Why choose a seminar venue facing the sea?
A seaside seminar is not just about the scenery. Natural light, open horizons and sea air create an atmosphere conducive to concentration and exchange. Your colleagues step out of their usual environment, which encourages perspective and the emergence of new ideas. Not to mention the possibilities for nautical team building activities to extend the experience.
Our selection of the 6 most beautiful venues
1. InterContinental Marseille – Hôtel Dieu
An 18th-century historic monument overlooking the Vieux-Port, the InterContinental Marseille offers stunning views of the Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde basilica and the Mediterranean. With over 1,000 m² of event space spread across 10 modular rooms, this 5-star establishment combines architectural prestige with cutting-edge facilities. The Spa by Clarins and gourmet restaurants (including the Michelin-starred Alcyone) complete the experience for your high-end residential seminars.
- Capacity: up to 300 people
- Rooms: 194 rooms and suites
- Highlight: terraces with panoramic views of the Vieux-Port
2. NHOW Marseille
Located in the former Palm Beach between the Prado beaches and the Vieux-Port, NHOW Marseille attracts with its bold design and creative atmosphere. Its 14 meeting rooms total over 1,500 m², several of which offer panoramic views of the Mediterranean. The resolutely contemporary atmosphere and rooftop with lounge bar make it an ideal choice for seminars that break the mold.
- Capacity: up to 400 people
- Rooms: 150 design rooms
- Highlight: artistic atmosphere and evening DJ sets
3. Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes
A legendary address on the Croisette, Le Majestic embodies Cannes elegance facing the Mediterranean. Steps from the Palais des Festivals, the hotel offers 17 modular rooms equipped with the latest technology, with capacity for up to 400 people. The private beach, Spa Diane Barrière and Fouquet’s Cannes offer premium options for combining work and conviviality.
- Capacity: up to 400 people
- Rooms: over 300 rooms and suites
- Highlight: private beach for team building activities
4. Hôtel Gray d’Albion Cannes
Located on the Croisette just meters from Rue d’Antibes, the Gray d’Albion combines contemporary elegance with a strategic location. Its bright meeting spaces and private beach make it a popular address for corporate seminars. The 4-star hotel offers a refined setting without palace ostentation, ideal for human-scale professional events.
- Capacity: up to 150 people
- Rooms: 200 rooms
- Highlight: direct access to beach and Croisette shops
5. Hôtel Beau Rivage Nice
Between the Promenade des Anglais and Old Nice, the Beau Rivage offers an intimate setting with direct views of the Baie des Anges. Its modular seminar rooms accommodate up to 50 people in a refined atmosphere. The hotel’s private beach allows you to organize coffee breaks with your feet in the sand or sunset cocktails, for memorable events.
- Capacity: up to 50 people
- Rooms: 100 rooms
- Highlight: private beach and terrace facing the sea
6. Splendid Hotel & Spa Nice
With over 1,000 seminars organized each year, the Splendid is a reference in Nice. Its panoramic rooftop with pool offers 360° views of the Baie des Anges and the Nice hills. Meeting rooms from 50 to 200 m² are fully equipped, and the spa allows your teams to recharge after work sessions.
- Capacity: up to 200 people
- Rooms: 128 rooms and suites
- Highlight: rooftop with pool and panoramic bar-restaurant
How to choose the ideal venue for your seminar?
Capacity and configuration
First assess the number of participants and desired format: plenary, breakout workshops, seated dinner or cocktail. Large establishments like Le Majestic or NHOW are suitable for events of over 200 people, while the Beau Rivage is perfect for small executive meetings.
Budget and included services
Rates vary considerably depending on standing and season. A 5-star hotel like the InterContinental positions your event at the high end, while 4-star venues like the Splendid offer excellent value for money. Check the packages offered: study day, residential seminar, catering packages.
Accessibility
The French Riviera benefits from excellent connections: Nice-Côte d’Azur airport 20-30 minutes from major hotels, TGV stations in Marseille, Nice and Cannes, dense motorway network. Choose a location close to your participants’ main mode of transport.
Organize your sea view seminar with Oleis Travel Events
Since 2006, Oleis Travel Events has supported companies in organizing their events in Provence and on the French Riviera. Our local knowledge and partnerships with the best establishments allow us to offer tailor-made solutions adapted to your objectives and budget.
Contact us for a personalized quote and benefit from our local expertise.
