Team building in Marseille, turnkey

What should team building bring to your team?

Before choosing between an escape game and company olympics, pin down the real need. A newly formed team needs to get to know each other: go for games where everyone talks. A team under pressure needs to unwind: a light, not very competitive activity. A team working in silos needs to cooperate: puzzles where the information is split between groups. A sales team often enjoys competition: timed challenges and a final ranking.

The classic mistake is choosing the activity the boss likes. A three-question survey of participants saves a lot of forced smiles.

How does a team-building afternoon run?

1. 2pm, welcome: teams formed (mixed in advance), coloured armbands or scarves.
2. 2.15pm, kick-off: rules in 5 minutes, amplified so everyone can hear.
3. 2.30pm, challenges: rotating workshops of 15 to 20 minutes, or one big shared puzzle.
4. 4pm, break: cold drinks, update on the rankings.
5. 4.20pm, final challenge: the challenge that brings the whole group together.
6. 5.15pm, debrief and prize-giving: what worked, what got stuck, and what to take back to the office.
7. 5.45pm, drinks: the moment when conversations carry on naturally.

How much does team building in Marseille cost?

The price depends mainly on group size, duration and the number of hosts. Large-scale activities (casino, giant escape game, company olympics) are priced on quote according to the number of participants. Through an agency, a 5-table casino night is billed at around €3,400. Our guide prices:

Where to organise team building around Marseille?

Outdoors, the Prado beaches and Sport Beach lend themselves to company olympics and beach games. Estates such as Château de Valmousse in Lambesc offer large green spaces for a Survivor-style challenge (Koh-Lanta). Around Cassis and the Calanques, the setting alone leaves a lasting impression. For an indoor activity, a seminar room with a bit of space is enough for an escape game or a quiz. To compare formats by group size, budget and season, see our 23 team-building ideas in Marseille.

Which activities should you choose?

• Escape game: cooperation and communication, indoors, from around ten people.
• Company olympics and Survivor-style challenge (Koh-Lanta): large groups, outdoors, team spirit.
• Cocktail workshop: convivial, open to everyone, with alcohol-free recipes.
• Quiz and music quiz on smartphones with BlindZi: no moving around, all ages.
• Interactive walls and giant games: free access during a trade fair or a break.

What mistakes should you avoid?

• A physical activity that sidelines less sporty or injured colleagues.
• Competition taken too seriously: a ranking should make people laugh, not single out losers.
• Outdoors in high summer between 1pm and 4pm: the heat and the Provençal sun are fierce.
• No debrief: without 15 minutes to talk it over, the activity remains a good time with no follow-through.

What does ADJM Événementiel take care of?

We suggest activities suited to your group, provide hosts, equipment and a sound system, and can follow on with drinks featuring a cocktail bar and a DJ.