What LE MOULIN DE LA FORGE does

Le Moulin de la Forge operates a hospitality group of three heritage venues in the Oise department of northern France — Le Moulin de la Forge (a 19th-century mill on a pond in Le Vaumain), Domaine de Rebetz (an 18th-century estate on a 65-hectare park in Chaumont-en-Vexin), and Manoir des Brumes (a 12th-century Templar commandery on the River Epte in Bouchevilliers). All three are within a 20 km radius and less than one hour from Paris by train, making the group a destination for corporate offsite events in the Paris-Île-de-France catchment. The legal entity is SAS Moulin de la Forge (SIRET 38415012400038), a privately held SAS founded in 1990 when a family farm was converted into the first seminar venue. The group now operates approximately 200 rooms (roughly 366 beds) with a combined accommodation capacity of up to 160 guests across the three sites, supported by an extensive meeting-room portfolio (L'Amphithéâtre up to 200 people, Le Clos des Vignes up to 180, L'Étang up to 140, etc.).

The core product is the all-inclusive '24h de bonheur' (24 Hours of Happiness) seminar package, priced per participant at €295–€410 HT depending on venue, season, and single/twin occupancy. The package bundles welcome coffee, fully equipped meeting rooms, two gourmet breaks, meals with drinks, private lounges, self-service activities, overnight stay, and breakfast. Day Study packages (Journée d'étude) and add-ons are available for clients not requiring overnight accommodation. Complementary offerings include structured team-building activities (sports, garden-to-plate and zero-waste team cooking, themed Fresques workshops on Climate/Biodiversity/Digital, nature experiences, yoga and reflexology), a 2026 CSR Activity Catalogue, and personalized end-to-end event organization covering transport, accommodation, activities, and logistics.

The go-to-market is direct B2B sales to enterprise clients — large corporations and mid-market companies seeking offsite seminars, executive retreats, team-building, and CSR-themed events. Marketing is digital-first via the company website (French/English), email newsletter, organic social media, and downloadable brochures, with conversion through online forms that feed quote-based direct sales follow-up. The business model has no intermediaries: catering, activities, and venue hire are delivered directly or via local craftsmen and artisans, with 73% of suppliers sourced locally. The group positions itself on three differentiators: unique heritage assets, a measurable CSR agenda (30% CO2 reduction target by 2030, 90% waste recycled/composted, 80% short-supply-chain sourcing), and proximity to Paris combined with a fully private, all-inclusive service offering. Named enterprise clients include ENGIE, KPMG, Toyota, OVH, SPARTNER, and Turning Point.

Name

LE MOULIN DE LA FORGE

Legal name

SAS Moulin de la Forge

Website

https://moulindelaforge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Groupe Moulin de la Forge is a privately held French hospitality operator running three heritage seminar venues (Moulin de la Forge, Domaine de Rebetz, Manoir des Brumes) within one hour of Paris, offering all-inclusive corporate offsite packages, team-building activities, and CSR-themed events to enterprise clients in energy, professional services, automotive, and technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Event Venues & Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Caterers (722320), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Conference Center Hotels (THAGALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC), Sustainability/Green Certified Conference Hotels (THAGALAN), Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Corporate seminar venues
• Team building services
• Hospitality event management
• All-inclusive seminar packages
• Heritage venue hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

CHAUMONT EN VEXIN

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Package (24h de Bonheur): All-inclusive per-person pricing for overnight seminar packages including welcome coffee, fully equipped meeting rooms, two gourmet breaks, meals with drinks, private lounges, activities, overnight stay and breakfast. Prices vary by season and venue.
2. Day Package (Journée d'étude): Day study packages and add-ons available for clients who do not require overnight accommodation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Le Moulin de la Forge operates a hospitality group of three historic French venues — a 19th-century mill, an 18th-century estate, and a 12th-century Templar commandery — within one hour of Paris. It sells all-inclusive corporate seminar packages ("24 Hours of Happiness") covering meeting rooms, meals, breaks, overnight accommodation, and team building activities, plus end-to-end event organization (transport, lodging, activities, logistics) for corporate clients.

Product overview

Le Moulin de la Forge operates as a hospitality group managing three historic French venues (Moulin de la Forge, Domaine de Rebetz, and Manoir des Brumes) within an hour of Paris, offering corporate seminar and team building services. The core product is the '24 Hours of Happiness' all-inclusive seminar package, supplemented by diverse team building activities spanning sports, culinary experiences, educational workshops (Fresques), nature activities, and well-being services. The three venues serve as distinct sub-brands, each offering private meeting rooms, dining areas, and accommodations with capacity to host groups of up to 160-176 guests. Additional services include personalized end-to-end seminar organization, evening entertainment, and a downloadable CSR activity catalogue. The group emphasizes local, organic cuisine from their permaculture gardens and strong environmental commitments across all operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Moulin de la Forge A 19th-century mill venue by a pond and orchard with stone-walled private spaces, offering three meeting rooms (L'Étang 170 m² up to 140, 1867 65 m² up to 40, La Charretterie 138 m² up to 135) and 64 rooms/112 beds. Designed for corporate seminars and team retreats.
• Domaine de Rebetz An 18th-century estate on a 65-hectare park with a historic dovecote and amphitheatre, offering seven meeting rooms including L'Amphithéâtre (210 m², up to 200 people) and 89 rooms/160 beds. For corporate gatherings of up to 200 people.
• Manoir des Brumes A 12th-century Templar commandery along the River Epte with a swimming pool, offering four meeting rooms (Les Templiers 55 m², Salle de Bal 68 m², Le Moulin 100 m², Les Oubliettes 55 m²) accommodating 18–80 people, plus 47 rooms/94 beds.
• 24 Hours of Happiness Package (Forfait 24h de bonheur) All-inclusive per-person seminar package covering welcome coffee, fully equipped meeting rooms, two gourmet breaks, meals with drinks, private lounges, self-service activities, overnight stay and breakfast. Seasonal pricing available.
• Sports Team Building Activities Outdoor sports activities including raft races, orienteering, canoeing, and golf initiation designed to build team connections.
• Food-Focused Team Building Activities Culinary team experiences including garden-to-plate and zero-waste team cooking sessions led by on-site chefs.
• Fresques & Educational Workshops Themed workshops including "Fresques" sessions covering Climate, Biodiversity, and Digital topics for team awareness and engagement.
• Nature & Biodiversity Activities Nature-focused experiences including countryside walks, wildlife observation, and beehive discoveries, aligned with the company's environmental commitments.
• Well-being Activities Relaxation services including yoga sessions and massage/reflexology treatments for seminar participants.
• Personalized Seminar Organization Full-service end-to-end event organization covering transport, accommodation, team-building activities, meeting rooms, and logistics for turnkey seminar experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of waste recycled or composted in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local Craftsmen and ArtisanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe company works with local craftsmen and skilled artisans for restoration and maintenance of heritage buildings, using quality materials and local know-how to preserve the soul of each site.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Marriott International: Global hospitality incumbent with extensive meeting and event infrastructure; competes with Le Moulin de la Forge for large corporate groups but offers standardized urban/suburban venues rather than private heritage estates.
• Novotel (Accor): Global hotel operator with a strong French portfolio of business-oriented hotels offering meeting rooms and group services; competes with Le Moulin de la Forge for corporate seminar bookings but lacks the heritage estate positioning and private-venue model.
• Pullman Hotels & Resorts: Accor's premium business and conference hotel brand with properties in Paris and key French cities; competes for upscale corporate events but as part of a broader international portfolio rather than a heritage-specialist.
• Hilton Worldwide: Major international hotel group with strong corporate meetings, incentives, and events capability; overlaps with Le Moulin de la Forge in serving enterprise clients but does not specialize in private heritage venues.

Regional players

• Hôtel Barrière: French luxury hotel group operating historic palace hotels and resorts with significant meeting and event facilities; comparable to Le Moulin de la Forge in heritage positioning and premium French clientele but concentrated in resort/leisure locations.
• Center Parcs (Pierre & Vacances): French family-focused nature resort operator offering group accommodations and team-building in forested domains; overlaps with Le Moulin de la Forge's nature-immersion positioning but skews toward family/leisure rather than corporate seminars.

Emerging players

• Vignette Collection (IHG): IHG's soft-brand collection of independent heritage and character hotels; targets the same premium corporate and leisure clientele seeking unique, non-standardized venues comparable to Le Moulin de la Forge's heritage estate model.
• Relais & Châteaux: Association of independent luxury heritage hotels and restaurants; includes French châteaux and estates that, like Le Moulin de la Forge, host private corporate events and offer all-inclusive packages in historic settings.

Direct peers

• Châteauform: French market leader in corporate seminar venues operating dozens of châteaux and estates across France; directly comparable to Le Moulin de la Forge as both target enterprise seminar clients with full-service, all-inclusive packages in heritage properties.
• Groupe Château des Ravatys: French heritage wine estate and seminar venue hosting corporate events in a historic setting; comparable to Le Moulin de la Forge as a privately-operated historic French venue offering group packages with F&B and activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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