La Rochelle seminar - Organise a successful seminar at the Hôtel Saint-Nicolas, where professionalism goes hand in hand with conviviality. Designed to meet the needs of businesses, the establishment offers a setting conducive to both work and informal moments, with easy access, dedicated support and catering solutions tailored to your special occasions. Whether you're aiming for a productive meeting, a team-building day or a series of workshops, Le Saint-Nicolas puts the emphasis on personalised services to optimise participants' experience. Ask for a personalised quote to find out more about our tailor-made packages and services designed to facilitate the logistics of your event in La Rochelle.
Why organise a seminar in La Rochelle?
La Rochelle combines the liveliness of a port city with an environment conducive to work: light, outdoor spaces and an inspiring atmosphere. Its location makes it easy for participants to arrive and offers a wide choice of cultural and leisure activities to enrich your professional days.
Logistical advantages and image
Railway stations, a road network and access by sea make it easy to get around. The city projects a professional yet informal image, ideal for bringing teams together and maximising productivity during work sessions or hybrid events.
Calendar and seasonality
The temperate seasons mean that seminars can be organised all year round, so spring and late summer are the best times to enjoy a pleasant climate and a rich cultural offering, while avoiding the tourist peaks.
Why choose the Hôtel Saint-Nicolas for your seminar?
Saint-Nicolas brings together the essentials for a seminar in La Rochelle a professional setting, flexible services and support designed with organisers in mind. The establishment focuses on customising formats (study day, half-day, workshop or multi-day event) to adapt space, catering and planning to your company's objectives. The result: fewer logistical constraints for you and more time for performance and team building.
Location and access
Le Saint-Nicolas is conveniently located in La Rochelle, making it easy for participants to arrive and combining work sessions with leisure or team-building activities nearby. This location also makes it easy to organise transfers and manage free time between two work sessions.
Experience and service
The hotel focuses on quality of service, with upstream coordination, a dedicated contact person on the day and the ability to adjust services quickly. The approach is aimed at simplicity for the organiser (planning, logistics, catering) while guaranteeing a professional and meticulous experience for the participants.
What rooms and capacities are available?
The Saint-Nicolas has four modular rooms, adapted to professional formats (meetings, conferences, workshops, cocktails) and designed to guarantee light, acoustics and a fluid flow between work areas and catering. Capacities range from small 8-person committees to large 65-person plenary sessions, depending on the room and configuration chosen.
Capacity by configuration (theatre, classroom, U-shape, cocktails)
Choose from a range of rooms depending on your objective and the size of your group:
- Salle Le Salon - up to 60 people in theatre configuration: ideal for plenary sessions, conferences and keynotes.
- Salle Le Grenier - 50m², for up to 20 people in block format.
- Salle L'Atelier - 40 m², for up to 15 people in meetings or workshops: perfect for collaborative work and practical sessions.
- Salle La Bibliothèque - 30m², for meetings of up to 8 people.
The configurations on offer are adapted to each use - theatre for presentations, classroom format for training, U-shape for participative meetings and cocktail for networking moments. The events department will advise you on the best layout and technical recommendations for your chosen format.
Modularity and room layouts
Partitioning and modularity allow spaces to be assembled or isolated for parallel sessions. The events department provides adaptable plans and advises on the optimum configuration depending on the number of participants, the teaching format and the audiovisual requirements.
What services and facilities does the hotel offer for businesses?
For a seminar in La Rochelle, Le Saint-Nicolas offers complete logistical support: flexible technical equipment, made-to-measure catering and dedicated support throughout the event. The aim is to lighten the organiser's load so that you can concentrate on the content, team dynamics and results of the event.
Technical equipment :
The rooms are equipped with high-definition projection, an appropriate sound system, flipcharts and a reliable professional Internet connection. The hotel team provides installation, testing and supervision on the day, with the option of videoconferencing as required.
What catering options are available for your special events?
Saint-Nicolas offers a range of catering options designed to suit every occasion: buffet breakfast, coffee breaks and aperitifs, as well as buffet, cocktail or 3-course options for lunch and dinner. The hotel prefers to use local caterers and local produce, and there are also a number of user-friendly options for quick lunches. For a sit-down dinner or a more structured formula, the team can coordinate made-to-measure services.
What accommodation options are available for your participants?
We offer a range of rooms designed for the comfort of participants: Cosy, Cosy Supérieure, Privilège (17-20 m²), Signature (20-24 m²) and Suites (up to 27 m²), suitable for 1 to 4 people depending on the type. For groups, we organise group check-ins and practical facilities (courtesy tray, PRM rooms) to simplify logistics. Additional services - private car park, coworking space, fitness centre and bike hire - are available for free time and make your stay easier. Our team can offer you a tailor-made accommodation plan to suit your group's budget and constraints.
How do I get to the Hôtel Saint-Nicolas and what can I do nearby?
Located in the heart of La Rochelle, Le Saint-Nicolas is a stone's throw from the Old Port and the SNCF train station, making it easy for participants to arrive by train, car or transfer from La Rochelle-Île de Ré airport. The area offers quick access to the main tourist sites and to the ferry services to the nearby islands.
Access and parking
The hotel is easy to reach by car and offers parking spaces for groups; transfer solutions can be arranged depending on your logistical requirements. We recommend reserving the car park in advance of your stay.
Activities nearby
Between two sessions, enjoy the Old Port, the emblematic towers, walks along the seafront or team-building activities (bike rides via Yélo, water sports outings).
Frequently asked questions - What do I need to know to organise a seminar at Le Saint-Nicolas?
Does the hotel have a car park and how do I get there?
Yes - we provide private parking (limited spaces). For groups, it is advisable to reserve parking spaces to ensure a smooth flow of arrivals.
Can I book a private room and what are the possible opening times?
Privatisation is possible depending on availability; access times to rooms and catering are fixed at the time of confirmation and can be adapted to suit your day.
How can I obtain a quote and what are the cancellation conditions?
A dedicated contact prepares a tailor-made quote (rooms, catering, accommodation). Pricing and cancellation conditions are specified in the proposal: we offer clear terms and conditions tailored to the needs of groups.
Why choose the Saint-Nicolas for your seminar in La Rochelle?
Le Saint-Nicolas has all the essentials for a successful seminar in La Rochelle: a convenient location, flexible rooms, dedicated support and catering to suit your special occasions. Whether you're planning a study day, a workshop or a multi-day event, our team will take care of the logistics so you can concentrate on your objectives. We adapt the spaces, catering options and accommodation blocks to the size and pace of your event, taking into account technical and dietary constraints.
For a complete proposal and a personalised quote, If you have any questions, please contact our events team - we'll be delighted to discuss your project with you and put together a tailor-made offer.