Meeting table at Château de Tournou
Private executive retreat in the South of France

Executive Retreat Venuein a Private French Château

Board meetings, leadership offsites and high-end executive retreats in a fully private French château.

Leadership offsites & executive retreats

The decisions that shape a company deserve a different setting.

Château de Tournou is not just another corporate retreat venue. It is a rare private setting where leaders take time to think clearly, align their teams and shape the future of their company.

Leadership days are often consumed by meetings, calls and urgent decisions. Yet the choices that truly shape a company usually require the opposite: perspective, time and an environment where conversations can become honest, focused and useful.

That is why more executive committees, leadership teams and founders choose fully private estates for their strategic offsites. Away from the usual office rhythm, discussions become more open, ideas move differently and every participant has the mental space to build a shared direction.

Just 30 minutes from Carcassonne, Château de Tournou offers that rare setting: a genuine 13th-century château reserved exclusively for your team, where privacy, calm and thoughtful hospitality create the right conditions to think differently, strengthen leadership cohesion and make the decisions that matter.

01

Perspective

A secluded estate where leaders can step away from daily pressure and recover the attention strategic thinking requires.

02

Privacy

One group at a time, no shared spaces, no external guests: the château is entirely reserved for your team.

03

Shared direction

Elegant salons, work areas and informal moments designed to help leadership teams clarify priorities and align decisions.

04

Leadership cohesion

On-site accommodation, shared meals and curated experiences to strengthen trust beyond the meeting room.

30 minfrom Carcassonne
7character bedrooms
15guests on site
129013th-century château
Executive experience

Our goal is not to "fill an agenda", but to create a focused, memorable and strategically aligned experience.

01

Exceptional tastings

Local produce — wines, oils, honeys, regional cheeses — with passionate producers or sommeliers.

02

Gastronomy & Sharing

Hands-on cooking classes or private-chef experiences that create space for informal, valuable conversations.

03

Immersive Workshops

Yoga, breathwork, strategic writing and sensory workshops for deep reconnection.

04

Strategic Themes

Leadership, artificial intelligence, collective performance and creativity in service of transformation.

Character rest area at Château de Tournou
The ideal setting

A setting that fosters depth

Château de Tournou, through its preserved environment and intimate atmosphere, allows teams to reconnect, slow down and think differently.

Here, the setting naturally improves the quality and depth of your conversations.

Exchanges are more genuine.
Decisions are clearer.
Bonds are stronger.

The essentials

Everything is designed around your retreat

Accommodation & Spaces

Comfort & Residential

  • 7 character bedrooms, including 3 spacious suites
  • Accommodation for up to 15 guests for your team
  • Modular workspaces bathed in natural light
  • High-speed internet connection (fiber / Wi-Fi) throughout the estate
Logistics & Welcome

Seamless Coordination

  • Exclusive use of the estate for complete privacy
  • Freedom to choose your own vendors or use our trusted local partners
  • Discreet logistical support for flawless coordination
  • Flexible formats: residential retreat, strategy day or board meeting
The short answer

A confidential private château for 6 to 15 decision-makers in the South of France.

Château de Tournou is a residential executive retreat venue near Carcassonne, reserved for one group at a time. Seven bedrooms, flexible work spaces, trilingual concierge support and a 6-hectare estate let your team meet, dine and stay in one coherent setting.

It is designed for boards, founders and leadership teams seeking more privacy, clarity and personal hospitality than a conventional corporate hotel or meeting room can provide.

Ideal group
6–15 decision-makers
Accommodation
7 bedrooms · 15 guests
Location
30 min from Carcassonne
Languages
English · Français · Español
Three high-value formats

The right setting for consequential decisions.

Every stay is designed around the team's objective; there is no imposed programme.

01

Residential board retreat

Two or three days to step out of operations, align priorities and turn important conversations into decisions.

02

Partner meeting

An intimate setting for governance, succession, growth or complex discussions that require discretion.

03

Founder retreat

Protected time to clarify a vision, prepare the next chapter or reinforce trust within a small leadership circle.

Illustrative itinerary

A three-day executive retreat with no broken rhythm.

This is a flexible example, not a standard package.

  1. Day 1

    Arrive and align

    Welcome, room allocation, an opening session and dinner at the château, with a private chef on request.

  2. Day 2

    Think and decide

    Strategy sessions, lunch on site, time to reflect in the grounds, then a wine or wellness experience.

  3. Day 3

    Commit and depart

    Final decisions, responsibilities, action calendar and departure after a last shared moment.

Practical information

What your chief of staff or event lead needs to know.

Work

Flexible salons and work areas, high-speed Wi-Fi, and meals or breaks on site. Specific technical needs are confirmed before booking.

Privacy

Exclusive use, one group at a time, no shared spaces and service providers coordinated to match your discretion requirements.

Hospitality

One point of contact for rooms, meals, chefs, wine, wellness, activities and transfers, subject to availability.

Location

3 Chemin de Tournou le Haut, 11300 Castelreng, Aude, approximately 30 minutes from Carcassonne.

Frequently asked questions

Planning an executive retreat at Château de Tournou.

Direct answers to help an international team assess the venue quickly.

Is the château fully private for an executive retreat?

Yes. Château de Tournou welcomes one group at a time. All 7 bedrooms, salons, terraces, grounds and the pool are reserved for your team during the stay.

How many executives can stay overnight?

The château sleeps up to 15 guests in 7 character bedrooms, including 3 suites. It is particularly well suited to small boards, partner meetings and leadership teams.

Can we hold a two- or three-day leadership offsite?

Yes. A two- or three-day residential format allows the team to alternate focused work, decisions, shared meals and informal conversation without travelling between a hotel and meeting venue.

Is the setting suitable for confidential conversations?

Yes. Only one group is hosted at a time and no space is shared with other guests. Specific requirements for privacy, arrivals and circulation can be discussed before the stay.

What work equipment is available?

The estate provides flexible work spaces and high-speed Wi-Fi. Video conferencing or specific audiovisual requirements should be shared in advance so the appropriate setup can be confirmed or arranged.

Can you arrange a private chef and wine experiences?

Yes, on request and subject to availability. The concierge can coordinate private chefs, working meals, Limoux wine tastings, wellness sessions and local discoveries.

How do international teams reach the château?

Château de Tournou is in Castelreng, approximately 30 minutes from Carcassonne. Arrivals through Carcassonne or Toulouse and private transfers can be considered with one point of contact.

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