Organising a corporate party at the Château de Forbin
In the 11th arrondissement, the Château de Forbin combines a Provençal manor house, a 7-hectare park backing onto the hills and a collection of post-graffiti art. A venue with character, right inside Marseille, for an evening unlike any other.
Around 20 to 30 minutes from the Old Port depending on traffic
In brief
The Château de Forbin, in Marseille’s 11th arrondissement, covers 7 hectares backing onto the Calanques park and has 7 reception spaces decorated with post-graffiti artworks. Agencies offer it for corporate parties of around 150 people, with an overall budget in Marseille of €12,000 to €25,000 excl. VAT. ADJM Événementiel organises the music, lighting, bar and entertainment there.
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A château in Marseille
The setting of a Provençal estate without the hour’s drive to the countryside.
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Urban art as a backdrop
The post-graffiti works give the venue a strong identity and a natural theme for the evening.
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Seven spaces
Welcome, dinner, dance floor and outdoor areas are spread out rather than crammed into one room.
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A 7-hectare park
Room for an open-air cocktail reception, games or lighting up the trees.
The venue at a glance
- Location
- 11th arrondissement of Marseille, east of the city
- Estate
- 7 hectares backing onto the Calanques park
- Spaces
- 7 reception spaces, indoors and outdoors
- Signature
- Collection of post-graffiti art on display in the château
- Typical format
- Corporate parties of around 150 people (agency quotes, 2023)
Why choose the Château de Forbin for a corporate party?
Many Marseille companies hesitate between two options: a venue in town, practical but predictable, or an estate in Provence, a real change of scene but an hour’s drive away. The Château de Forbin sits between the two. Located in the 11th arrondissement, backing onto the hills, it offers a genuine 7-hectare estate without putting your guests through a long transfer.
What makes it special is its collection of post-graffiti art. Where a classic château calls for a black-tie gala, Forbin allows a more urban, freer evening: a strong argument for a young team or a company that wants to break the mould of its annual party.
Which themed party to organise at the Château de Forbin?
| Theme | What works on site | Matching entertainment |
|---|---|---|
| Street art and urban culture | The château’s artworks as the backdrop | Hip-hop and funk DJ, photo booth, cocktail bar |
| Chic guinguette | The park and outdoor areas | Paper lanterns, pétanque, acoustic band, cocktail bar |
| Electro night | A space dedicated to the dance floor | DJ, lasers, cold spark machines |
| Château and elegance | The lounges and the façade | Saxophonist, lighting design, seated dinner |
For more ideas on themes, see our themed party page.
What budget for a 150-person party in a château?
In agency quotes received by a Marseille company for a party of 150 to 200 people, overall budgets (venue, caterer, drinks, entertainment) ranged from €12,000 to €25,000 excl. VAT, or €65 to €130 per person. Châteaux and estates tend to sit in the upper half, because hiring the venue weighs more than a privately hired restaurant.
How to organise getting guests home?
The 11th arrondissement is less well served by public transport at night than the city centre. For an evening with alcohol, plan a return shuttle to the Old Port or Saint-Charles station, or negotiate a group rate with a private-hire (VTC) company. It is also a matter of the employer’s responsibility.
What we take care of at the château
- A DJ with sound system and dance-floor lighting.
- Decoration and lighting design for the park.
- A cocktail bar with creations matching the evening’s theme.
- Coordination of the whole event, from the caterer to the shuttles.
Prices: château de forbin
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DJ Prestige
from €599
5 hours of mixing, sound system and lighting, preparation meeting by video call or phone.
By AlloDJMarseille
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Architectural lighting
from €25 per light
Battery-powered LED lights to colour a façade, a garden or a room.
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Premium 100 Cocktail Pack
from €1,780
2 bartenders and a waiter, premium spirits, glassware and a self-contained bar.
By AlloBarmanMarseille
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For which events
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Entertainment to add
Where to hold it
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Marseille
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Your questions
Where is the Château de Forbin?
The Château de Forbin is in Marseille’s 11th arrondissement, in the east of the city. Its 7-hectare estate backs onto the Calanques park.
How many guests can the Château de Forbin accommodate?
The château has 7 spaces, and agencies commonly offer it for parties of around 150 people. The exact capacity for your format is confirmed with the venue.
What theme for a party at the Château de Forbin?
Its collection of post-graffiti art lends itself to a street art or urban party, but the park also suits a chic guinguette or a more classic evening.
How much does a corporate party in a château near Marseille cost?
For 150 to 200 people, the overall budgets observed range from €12,000 to €25,000 excl. VAT, including venue, caterer, drinks and entertainment. Châteaux tend to sit at the top of the range.
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