Iris Gates

What Iris Gates does

Portes des Iris sàrl operates a single, prestige event venue within the Château de Vullierens estate in Vullierens, Switzerland, between Lausanne and Geneva. The business was created in 1998 when the owners converted a 16th-century farmhouse into a banqueting center, and now offers six indoor rooms (total seated capacity 700), two outdoor terraces (up to 1,600 with tents), a renovated historic wine cellar, and direct access to private iris gardens and a 6-hectare organic vineyard. Core revenue streams are event venue rental (corporate events, weddings, private celebrations), commissions through four exclusive catering partners (Cinq Sens, Genecand Traiteur, Gourmet Brothers, RSH Traiteur), estate wine sales, and a small wine-cellar private-event business.

Customer segments are split across corporate (conferences, seminars, team building, gala dinners) and consumer (weddings and private celebrations), with named enterprise clients including BCV (Banque Cantonale Vaudoise) for annual conferences and Retraites Populaires for staff parties since 1999. Distribution is direct and sales-led, driven by the website, a multilingual content blog, social channels, and a referral network of recommended vendors; no intermediaries or resellers are used.

The underlying "technology" is the physical estate itself: vaulted stone doorways, artisan wrought-iron details by Fabio Zacchei of Siena, and the gardens designed by the owner's mother in 1953. Pricing is quote-based for most services, with disclosed fees only for the wine cellar (CHF 3,000) and tent packages (CHF 30,000–200,000). Seasonal discounting (20% off Saturday weddings from mid-October to mid-April) is used to balance demand. The company is privately held by the family that has owned the Château for over 700 years, with no external funding, and operates with a small core management team of five (General Manager, Event Manager, Project Manager, and two Event Coordinators).

Name

Iris Gates

Legal name

Portes des Iris sàrl

Website

https://portesdesiris.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Portes des Iris operates a single prestige event venue within the Château de Vullierens estate in Switzerland, hosting corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations across six halls and two terraces, complemented by four exclusive caterers and organic estate wines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates (THAMAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Historic/Heritage Conference Hotels (THAGALAL)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Wedding planning services
• Corporate event hosting
• Estate wine production
• Banqueting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vullierens

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Venue Rental: Rental of various rooms and spaces for corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations. Revenue generated from space reservations, with pricing varying by room capacity and event type.
2. Exclusive Catering Services: Partnership with four exclusive caterers (Cinq Sens, Genecand Traiteur, Gourmet Brothers, RSH Traiteur). Venue provides kitchen facilities while catering is handled by exclusive partners.
3. Wine Sales: Sale of estate wines from 6-hectare vineyards. Six wines available (Chasselas, Galotta, Gamaret, Garanoir, Pinot Noir, Rosé de Gamaret-Garanoir) plus Grape Ale beer. Organic certified (Bio Bourgeon) since 2023.
4. Wine Cellar Private Events: Rental of historic wine cellar for intimate private or corporate events. Rental fee of CHF 3,000 for exclusive use with catering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Portes des Iris is a historic 16th-century farmhouse converted into a prestigious banqueting and event venue located within the Château de Vullierens estate in Vullierens, Switzerland. The company rents six indoor halls, two outdoor terraces, a wine cellar, and garden spaces for corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations. Services include professional wedding planning, on-site event coordination, exclusive catering partnerships, and estate-produced organic wines.

Product overview

Portes des Iris is a prestigious event venue operated as a single unified offering, located within the Château de Vullierens estate in Switzerland. The company provides exclusive venue rental services centered around multiple distinct spaces: the main indoor halls (Dorianna, Iris & Bar, Athena, Apollo, Diana, Eloïse, Hangar) and outdoor terraces (Iris Terrace, Collonges Terrace, Le Café des Jardins), plus the historic Wine Cellar. Services include professional wedding planning with dedicated coordinators, corporate event management (conferences, seminars, team building), and private celebrations. The venue is complemented by four exclusive catering partners and estate-produced wines from their organic-certified vineyards. Total venue capacity reaches 700 seated guests indoors and 1,600 with outdoor tent installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dorianna Banquet Hall A large banquet hall on the first floor featuring a 12-meter-high beamed ceiling, an imposing fireplace, and four stages. Suitable for seated dinners up to 450 people, cocktail events, conferences, and presentations.
• Iris & Bar Reception Room An elegant ground-floor reception room with direct access to gardens and courtyard, featuring numerous windows, air conditioning, a private bar, and private entrance. Ideal for seated dinners, cocktail parties, conferences, and team building events.
• Athena Conference Room A second-floor event room equipped with air conditioning, built-in sound system with wireless microphones, and projection equipment. Ideal for conferences, civil ceremonies, and post-dinner animations.
• Wine Cellar Private Events A fully renovated historic wine cellar beneath the Château de Vullierens vaults. Available May to October, capacity up to 30 people, rental CHF 3,000. Ideal for intimate lunches, tastings, family meals, and corporate events.
• Collonges Terrace with Tents A southwest-facing 3,600 m² terrace with views of Château de Vullierens and gardens. Can accommodate tents for up to 1,600 seated guests. Ideal for cocktail parties, car exhibitions, garden parties, and wedding ceremonies.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cinq SenscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExclusive catering partner. Located at Rue de l'industrie 6, CH-2046 Fontaines. Selected for reputation, food excellence, service quality, and knowledge of venue kitchens. Offers gastronomic cuisine.
• Genecand TraiteurcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExclusive catering partner. Located at Avenue de la Praille 55, 1227 Carouge. One of four exclusive caterers selected for excellence.
• Gourmet BrotherscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExclusive catering partner. Located at Route de Thonon 52, CH-1222 Vésenaz. Selected based on reputation and venue knowledge.
• RSH Traiteur (Rochat, Saguer & Hug)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExclusive catering partner. Located at Chemin de la Colice 3, CH-1023 Crissier/VD. Gastronomic catering with duo of exceptional chefs.
• Château de VullierenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent estate and property owner. Family-owned for 700 years. Iris gardens and historic castle adjacent to Portes des Iris. Provides wine products and shared heritage brand.
• Fabio Zacchei (Siena artisan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCraftsman from Siena who created wrought iron decorative elements for the six glass doors, evoking irises and daylilies from the garden.
• Various Wedding Suppliers (photographers, florists, DJs, entertainers)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended suppliers including Joao-Images (photographer), Martine Crémieux (portraitist), Lumen (entertainment), Tinygarden (team building), and multiple florists. Wedding planners introduce best providers to clients.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Château d'Ouchy: Historic château hotel on Lake Geneva in Lausanne, offering wedding and corporate event venues in the same Lausanne-Geneva corridor as Portes des Iris. Directly comparable luxury heritage positioning with similar event-services model.
• Beau-Rivage Palace Lausanne: Iconic five-star palace hotel in Lausanne with extensive ballrooms and lake-view terraces for weddings, galas, and corporate conferences. Competes for the same Swiss Romande luxury event clientele.
• Domaine de Divonne: Grand historic estate and casino complex in Divonne-les-Bains (France, just across the Geneva border) hosting weddings, conferences, and galas. Direct cross-border competitor for premium events in the greater Geneva catchment.
• Château de Coppet: Historic 18th-century château near Geneva offering private event and wedding hire. Directly comparable heritage venue competing for the same Western Swiss premium event market.

Broad incumbents

• Hôtel & Spa La Réserve Genève: Five-star lakeside hotel and member of Leading Hotels of the World, hosting high-end corporate events and weddings in the Geneva area. Broader luxury hotel competitor targeting the same Geneva-based premium event market.
• Le Mirador Resort & Spa: Kempinski-managed luxury resort above Lake Geneva near Vevey, offering wedding and conference venues with panoramic views. Comparable high-end positioning and regional catchment in Western Switzerland.
• Lausanne Palace & Spa: Luxury four-star hotel in central Lausanne with multiple banquet halls used for weddings and corporate events. Broader hotel portfolio with overlapping event-services offerings for the same regional clientele.
• Les Trois Couronnes (Vevey): Historic luxury hotel in Vevey on Lake Geneva, hosting weddings and corporate events. Competes in the broader Swiss Romande luxury event market with a wider hospitality offering.
• Fairmont Le Montreux Palace: Historic luxury hotel on Lake Geneva in Montreux with extensive conference and wedding facilities. Part of an international hotel brand but offers comparable premium lake-view event experiences in the broader Swiss Romande market.

Regional players

• Hôtel Royal (Evian): Iconic five-star palace hotel in Évian-les-Bains (France, opposite Lausanne on Lake Geneva) offering weddings, conferences, and gala dinners. Comparable luxury heritage positioning across the lake; serves French and international clientele rather than the Swiss side directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses6 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/portesdesiris
• Instagraminstagram.com/portesdesiris
• Pinterestpinterest.fr/portesdesiris
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/portes-des-iris

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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