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The 6 best team-building activities to strengthen team cohesion

Written by Julia
06 Mar. 2025
The 6 best team-building activities to strengthen team cohesion

Plan a unique team-building experience in the heart of nature at Slow Village!

Team-building is a privileged moment, organized outside the working environment, to strengthen team cohesion and foster strong bonds between colleagues. It takes the form of collaborative activities, whether playful, sporting or creative.

The aim? To encourage mutual support, boost motivation and improve collective efficiency, while cultivating a pleasant working atmosphere.

Why choose Slow Village for your team-building?

Opting for original team-building at Slow Village means choosing an immersive experience in the heart of nature, in an eco-responsible and committed setting. Enjoy one or more days of outdoor activities, while adopting an environmentally-friendly approach.

It also means choosing a unique location, where the well-being of each individual and respect for the environment are at the heart of our commitment.

All-inclusive team-building activities!

At Slow Village, enjoy an all-in-one experience, with accommodation, dining and leisure facilities. As an eco-responsible outdoor hospitality group, we offer you a unique setting where activities, catering and accommodation are all in one place. Organization will no longer be a constraint, let yourself be carried away by our Slow Life spirit.

Our assets for a successful team-building:

  • A varied and tasty menu, featuring local and seasonal cuisine.
  • A sports field, perfect for challenging your colleagues and relieving everyday stress.
  • Comfortable, top-of-the-range accommodation for a restful, rejuvenating night's sleep.
  • Convivial entertainment, to strengthen team cohesion and enjoy unforgettable festive moments.

At Slow Village, enjoy an all-inclusive experience with your team. Whether for a few hours, a day or several days, we adapt to your enviies and needs !

Discover local treasures in a team-building activity

If you'd like to discover the local wonders, we have local service providers who will meet all your requirements. They will propose a variety of activities perfectly adapted to your teams. With them, you'll enjoy an authentic experience, guided by professionals and locals alike. Whether it's a naturalist guide or our DJ, we have the experts to add a unique touch to your event.

The best team-building activities

Are you looking to challenge your team, strengthen bonds and stimulate creativity? Would you like to create an unforgettable team-building experience? Here are a few ideas for activities at Slow Village that are sure to inspire your team.

Team challenges

Organize outdoor adventures such as treasure hunts, orienteering races or sports olympiads, followed by convivial moments with games such as volleyball, pétanque or relay races.

Nautical activities

Take advantage of our destinations close to the water to enjoy unique experiences, such as an introduction to surfing, giant paddleboarding, canoeing, canyoning or water games like water polo.

Wellness and eco-responsibility

In perfect harmony with our values, we offer a range of experiences such as forest yoga, meditation, zero-waste cooking workshops, or walks or bike rides to chat with your team in a peaceful, inspiring setting.

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Gastronomic discoveries and local produce

Share a convivial moment around local cuisine, with culinary workshops or visits to winegrowers, followed by tastings of regional products.

Exploration and discovery

Take advantage of your free time to explore the region, on foot or by bike, and discover its natural treasures.

Convivial evenings

End the day in style with our facilities for board games, campfire evenings or even open-air karaoke, perfect for strengthening team bonds and sharing laughter under the stars.

All these activities are possible in our Slow Villagewhere you can experience unique moments as a team and create unforgettable memories, while recharging your batteries in the heart of nature.

Our Spaces and Partners for Successful Team-Building

At Slow Village, we offer you exceptional locations in the heart of nature, perfect for strengthening team cohesion and providing a peaceful setting in which to relax. Although we don't yet organize team-building activities directly, we do work with trusted partners who are experts in their field. These specialists will help you choose the activities best suited to your objectives, and will take care of the entire organization. As your hosts, our mission is to offer you a serene environment where you can concentrate on what's essential and fully enjoy communication with nature. Our spaces are entirely flexible, and our team is always on hand to lend a hand.

A typical day at our two flagship destinations

For your team-building activities, our two Slow Village in Biscarrosse Lac and Saint-Martin-de-Ré offer you a day out tailored to your desires and the atmosphere of each destination.

In Biscarrosse Lacour Slow Village is the perfect place for a quiet day out, located at the intersection of the Landes forest and the lakeshore. The authenticity and beauty of this natural setting will allow you to fully recharge your batteries. Here are a few ideas for a successful day out:

  • Embark on a team treasure hunt as you explore the hidden secrets of the Landes forest.
  • The South-West is an ideal spot for surfing, so try your hand at this activity or, for a calmer option, opt for a kayak trip on the lake.
  • Round off the day around a brazier for a memorable campfire evening.

On theÎle de RéOur Slow Village in Saint-Martin-de-Ré is located in the heart of a 7-hectare park, in a unique and soothing pedestrian setting, just a stone's throw from the ocean. Enjoy total immersion in the unspoilt nature of this exceptional location. Here's what we suggest for a day of team-building:

  • Explore the village of Saint-Martin-de-Ré by bike as a team and take in the scenery of the famous salt marshes.
  • For an extra challenge, why not try an escape game in the wilderness with your team, while discovering the local biodiversity?
  • To finish the day in style, enjoy the sunset with a boat excursion, followed by a local oyster tasting workshop.

The benefits of team-building in nature

To give meaning to your team-building, take advantage of this stay to discover local activities and experiences that promote sustainable tourism. These shared moments allow your team to have fun while respecting the environment. Making your team aware of these values also means committing them to integrating responsible behavior into their daily routine, even once they're back at work. Your team is the reflection of your commitments.

Team-building is above all an opportunity to strengthen the bonds between your team members. By taking part in outdoor activities, far from the daily grind, you not only boost productivity and commitment, but alsocreate unsuspected bonds. These moments together improve the general understanding between your participants and create a relaxed atmosphere conducive toexchange.

It's a well-known fact that spending time in nature has a positive impact on your mood, allowing you to rediscover aspects of yourself that you wouldn't otherwise have perceived. Thanks to team-building, rediscover your employees in a new light!

Team-building is first and foremost a human experience in the heart of nature that enriches your company. With Slow Village, turn these activities into a unique reality for your team.

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