Organising a corporate event in Aubagne
On the doorstep of Marseille, Aubagne combines some of the largest business parks in eastern Marseille with the hills made famous by Marcel Pagnol. A practical area for local events: company parties, Christmas parties for employees’ children, team-bonding days.
17 km from Marseille, about 25 min
In brief
Aubagne, 17 km from Marseille and about 25 minutes via the A50, mainly hosts local events: end-of-year parties, works council Christmas parties and team building in the Garlaban hills. ADJM Événementiel provides DJs, sound systems, bars and photo booths there, with travel charged at €1 per kilometre, return trip from Marseille.
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Close at hand
Half an hour from Marseille: the team and equipment arrive quickly and travel costs stay low.
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Works council events
Christmas party for employees’ children, end-of-year party, family day: we know these formats and their constraints.
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Equipped rooms
We top up the sound system of a community hall or a restaurant, without oversizing.
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Hills to get moving
Hiking, company olympics, treasure hunt: the Garlaban and the Étoile massif are ideal for team-bonding days.
Aubagne at a glance
- Access
- A50 and A52 motorways, Aubagne TER station (Marseille-Toulon line), tram in the town centre
- Airport
- Marseille Provence, about 40 minutes away
- Business parks
- Les Paluds and, next door, the Gémenos business park
- Types of venue
- Function rooms, restaurants, farmhouses and bastides in the hills
- Best season
- All year round indoors; spring and autumn for the hills
Which companies organise events in Aubagne?
Aubagne is first and foremost an employment hub. The Les Paluds area and the neighbouring Gémenos business park are home to hundreds of companies: industry, logistics, food processing, services. The town also hosts the headquarters of the French Foreign Legion, based there since 1962; the Foreign Legion is in fact among the organisations that have placed their trust in us.
This business fabric explains the most common events: end-of-year meals and parties, Christmas parties organised by works councils, family days, openings of new premises. Formats where people look for proximity and simplicity rather than a spectacular venue.
Which venue should you choose for an event in Aubagne?
| Your event | Type of venue | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas party for children, family day | Community hall, village hall | Ceiling height, dressing rooms for the show, kitchen |
| End-of-year party | Function room, privately hired restaurant | Finishing time, dance floor, parking |
| Opening | Your own premises or site | Power supply, shelter in case of rain |
| Team building | Farmhouse or bastide in the hills | Vehicle access, shade, water |
Many companies in Les Paluds simply hold the event on their own premises: an emptied warehouse or a closed car park is transformed with a gazebo, furniture and good lighting. It is often the most economical solution, and the one that brings people together best.
How do you organise a works council Christmas party in Aubagne?
- Book the venue from September: December weekends are in high demand across eastern Marseille.
- Define the children’s age groups to choose the show and the activities.
- Plan an afternoon snack, a photo area with Father Christmas and the handing out of presents in alphabetical order.
- Put a sound system in the room so the show can be heard right to the back, even with 300 people chatting.
Which team building formats work around Aubagne?
The Garlaban hills, the landscapes of the childhood memories of Marcel Pagnol, who was born in Aubagne, are ideal for hikes and treasure hunts. For a more structured day, Survivor-style company olympics or an escape game can be set up on the grounds of a farmhouse. In summer, keep physical activities for the morning: the heat rises quickly in the hills, and access to the massifs may be restricted when there is a fire risk.
What we offer in Aubagne
For a company party, a DJ with sound system starts at €399 (DJ Ambiance package, up to 150 people). Depending on your needs, we add a cocktail bar, a photo booth, an MC or partner entertainment priced on quotation. Travel from Marseille is charged at the mileage rate, i.e. €1 per kilometre, return trip. Works councils benefit from our dedicated offer.
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Equipment hire
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For which events
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Event
Works council Christmas party
Show, afternoon snack, Father Christmas and a kids’ disco: a stress-free family afternoon for the works council.
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End-of-year party
A December lunch, evening party or afterwork: a party planned early that reflects your company.
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Team building
Escape game, company olympics, quiz or cocktail workshop: an activity chosen for your real team.
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Grand opening
Tour, ribbon, speeches and cocktails at your place: an opening that shows off your new premises.
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Entertainment to add
Where to hold it
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Location
Marseille
Our city: business districts, reception venues, seafront and bay, with no travel costs.
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Cassis
Harbour, Calanques and vineyards: an intimate setting for incentives and board meetings.
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La Ciotat
Bay, harbour, industrial heritage and cinema: character and space 40 minutes from Marseille.
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Our advice to go further
Your questions
Do you work in Aubagne and Gémenos?
Yes, and in all the towns of the Pays d’Aubagne et de l’Étoile. Travel from Marseille is charged at €1 per kilometre, return trip.
How much does a DJ cost for a company party in Aubagne?
The DJ Ambiance package starts at €399 for 5 hours of mixing and a sound system for up to 150 people, plus travel. For a large room, the DJ Prestige package from €599 adds lighting.
When should you book a works council Christmas party?
Ideally from September, for both the venue and the show. The weekends in early and mid-December are the first to go.
Can we hold the event on our premises in Les Paluds?
Yes, it is common. We check the power supply and safety, then bring gazebos, furniture, sound and lighting.
Three communities of enthusiasts, one team
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AlloDJMarseille
DJs, music entertainment, sound and lighting
More than 40 DJs, live musicians (saxophone, percussion, bands) and performers. Sound and lighting for your venue.
Since 2014
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AlloPhotoMarseille
Photographers, videographers, photo booths
Event coverage, corporate portraits, video, aerial footage, photo booth and the PicShot gallery for your guests.
Since 2017
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AlloBarmanMarseille
Bartenders, cocktail bars, mixology workshops
Bespoke cocktail menu, mobile bar, flair show and cocktail workshops for your teams.
Since 2022
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ADJM Event
Planning, technical set-up, coordination
Design from A to Z, choice of teams, logistics, on-the-day coordination. Our equipment: sound, lighting, stages, screens, gazebos and furniture.
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Let’s talk about your next event
Seminar, party, gala, launch: tell us about your project. A single point of contact replies within 48 hours with a priced proposal, with no obligation.