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Situated near Chantilly, Royaumont Abbey stands out for its exceptional monastic setting, offering an ideal environment for reflection and creativity for corporate seminars. Built in 1228 by Saint Louis, this historic site has managed to preserve its spiritual essence whilst embracing the events industry, welcoming companies keen to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life to foster the emergence of new ideas. Royaumont is distinguished by its 53 rooms, characterised by

During his review of his first 100 days as mayor of Nice, Éric Ciotti announced that the Océanice conference centre would be demolished in early 2027. This decision, which forms part of a campaign pledge, aims to replace the building with a gala hall inspired by Monaco’s “Salle des Etoiles”, dedicated to events in Nice and business tourism. The Océanice centre, built for the UN Ocean Summit in 2025, has been criticised by Ciotti for its appearance – which he compared to an “A

Trenitalia France recently announced its ambition to launch a new rail service between Paris and London by 2029, thereby ending Eurostar’s long-standing monopoly on this route. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the development of Europe’s high-speed rail network, bringing a new dynamic to competition on the cross-Channel route. To bring this ambitious project to fruition, Trenitalia has placed an order for 19 trains with manufacturer Hitachi Rail, worth a total

The year 2025 marked a significant turning point for the business tourism sector, with in-person events dominating. According to Interface MICE’s annual survey, 93 per cent of events took place in person, whilst hybrid and virtual formats saw a decline in popularity. This trend highlights the importance of human connection in the professional world, strengthening team cohesion and facilitating the communication of key messages. However, the current geopolitical context, parti

Against a backdrop of economic and political tension, the corporate events market in France is showing signs of stabilisation, according to the 33rd annual MICE study carried out by Coach Omnium in partnership with the 1001 Salles Group and IDEAL Meetings & Events. This study, the longest-running of its kind in France, surveyed more than 310 companies, revealing the sector’s current dynamics. Although 66 per cent of companies reduced their events budgets in 2025, they continu