BEST OF 2004
 

Another year has successfully passed. This new section introduces our references and experiences from some of the more spectacular events, which we did in 2004. We have assembled a top 10 list, which might serve as source of inspiration regarding your future seminars & events in France.

To protect the integrity of our clients the following list does only provide you with an overall branch name of the various companies, which we have serviced in 2004.

The following descriptions are only meant as short appetizers. If you need a more detailed description and a cost estimate please do not hesitate to send us an email.

March - Real Estate Agency   - Cooking lessons in a private estate

3 days on the French Riviera in connection with the real estate fair in Cannes. The group counted 20 participants. Providentia hired a luxury all furnished private villa in the hinterland of Cannes consisting of 10 bedrooms, various bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen and a huge living room. One of the highlights of the weekend was undoubtedly the cooking lessons in the vast kitchen. A couple of the participants accompanied our cook to the local market in order to seek the best raw materials and afterwards everybody was ready to cook. The result was astonishing.
 

April - Laboratory – Discover the wines of Côte de Provence

Three days on the French Riviera. We arranged for the accommodation in a traditional first class hotel in Cannes. The 45 participants visited their French cooperation partner and included a one day professional seminar at the hotel. Besides various exquisite dinners in Cannes we took care of a full day wine discovery. Within a radius of 100 KM from Cannes we visited several well known AOC producers and had the opportunity to taste their great Côte de Provence wines. Our skilled guide and sommelier had the pleasure of sharing his great knowledge on the wines and their distinct characteristics.

 
 

May – IT Company - Jet set life in Saint Tropez

A two day all luxury week-end in St Tropez. The 15 participants had just been nominated the best sales force of the company in 2003. The company wished to acknowledge their work and what a reward!

Right from the arrival in Nice Airport the surprises started with a spectacular transfer by helicopter direct to the hotel in Saint Tropez. With base camp on one of the most esteemed hotels on the entire coastline the weekend continued by exquisite dinners and even a limousine drive to the regions most hip discotheque. We even arranged for a half-day trip by a luxury sail boat to see some of the panorama views of the beautiful coast. Before flying back we terminated with a nice champagne cocktail and a big “au revoir” on board.
 
 

May - Insurance Company - Life of the Gourmets

A four day arrangement in one of the most mythic palaces of Nice. 40 employees from the entire world participated in the yearly executive conference of the company. In addition to the full professional programme the group visited the absolutely best restaurants of the French Riviera. A mouth watering experience, we can assure you. 
 

June – Electronic Company - Adventurous jeep safari at Corsica

A four day event in Ajaccio and southern Corsica. The 38 participants were accommodated at a traditional 4 star hotel just outside Ajaccio. Apart from the various activities connected to the professional conference we arranged for an adventurous jeep safari in the beautiful Gravona valley just north of Ajaccio. In the truly astonishing landscape of Corsica the nine jeeps and our local guides went off road for some nerve breaking action and fun. During the activity we arranged for various stopovers at some local farmers in order to try some of their specialities such as goat cheese, wine, wild boar sausage, pates, etc. On our way back we managed to take a refreshing drop in the river.
 

September – Laboratory   - Canyoning and “creative thinking”

Providentia organised this three day stay at a very charming hotel north of Vence. The 20 participants, area managers from all over Europe, took part in an incentive tour including various seminars and two different leisure programmes. We arranged a spectacular canyoning in the beautiful Loup River close to the hotel. This activity is always sure to give the participants a kick of adrenalin in combination with a fantastic scenery experience. The other event was settled for an artist village nearby. We did a stop over at the atelier of an esteemed artist, who gave us a painting lesson around the theme of “Creative Thinking” and “Stress Management”. Interesting and educative information, everybody agreed.
 

September – IT Company - Discover the nature of Camargue from horseback

A three day event at Provence. The 54 participants were accommodated in a 3-star hotel just outside Arles. The young employees took part in an internal seminar on sales. Besides organising the seminars Providentia took care of two very successful events.

The first one was dedicated to an entire day at Camargue, - a fantastic nature reservoir with natural lagoons and vast plains. We started the day by exploring Camargue by jeep and horseback. To ride amongst pink flamingos, rice fields and salt mountains is a privileged experience. We had our regional lunch at a stud farm, where we even had the opportunity of participating in a local bull fight. During the afternoon the participants relaxed on a smooth boat ride on the Rhone River.

The other tour was set for the astonishing town of Avignon and its more cultural sights. At night we finished off with a vividly coloured flamenco show.
 

October – Laboratory  - Medieval games in a charming mountain village

The company took part in a 2 day international congress in Monaco. Providentia organised a somewhat different and very informative afternoon in a nearby medieval village. We privatized a part of the town in order to set up various activities and enigmas. This way the 184 participants were given a combination of professional information and cultural experience. The programme ended by a great Provencal buffet, which was given on the church square of this very charming village. The evening arrangement continued in the same spirit with a dinner at a cosy and rustic farm. Judging from the good spirit of the many participants the music and the grilled lamb was highly appreciated.
 

October - Investment bank - Explore Paris by bike and hot air balloon

In cooperation with our Paris office we designed an incentive programme for a Scandinavian investment bank. The group of 24 persons wanted to explore Paris and its sights, but not from the seat of a bus! Hence we organised a different tour of the heart of Paris, - by bike! The tour lasted for three hours and during the activity we even found room for various stopovers and a golden aperitif. The following day we went just north of Paris in order to explore the city by balloon! In three balloons we calmly and smoothly enjoyed the ride. In the quiet air we had the possibility of admiring the beautiful city line of Paris, which proudly exposed itself from a distance. What an experience!
 

November - Laboratory -   Thrilling treasure hunt at Isle Sainte Marguerite

A three day seminar in Cannes. The 130 participants met in Cannes to take part in a European seminar and benchmarking event. As many of the participants were not familiar with each other, we were given the challenge to arrange a kick off and get together event. We came up with a thrilling treasure hunt on the Island of Sainte Marguerite just off cost Cannes. Surrounded by perfumed Eucalyptus trees and proud stone pines we split the participant into 10 teams in order to carry out various activities. The activities matched the varying age and physical performance of the different participants. Amongst other activities the teams were challenged by rappelling on the fortress, enigmasolving, construction of a Jenga tower, blind tasting of Provencal products, agility, etc. The activities cherished lots of good laughs and the participants were well mingled.