Hosting a company offsite in Corsica: the complete guide (unique 10-person venue)

Hosting a company offsite in Corsica is a bet: that your teams will come back more aligned, more creative, more bonded than after a session in an air-conditioned Paris meeting room. The bet pays off 9 times out of 10 — provided you pick the right venue. Le Relais U Machjonu was designed for groups of up to 10 people in full privatisation: we regularly welcome leadership teams, product teams, SMEs on a strategic offsite, and startups running an out-of-office sprint. Here is our guide to make yours a success.

Why choose Corsica for your offsite?

Three concrete reasons (beyond "it just looks nicer"): 1) psychological distance. A flight or ferry crossing creates a sharp break from daily life — far more effective than an offsite in the Paris suburbs where everyone goes home to sleep. 2) the range of activities in 30 km. Sea, mountain, lake, hiking, food: you have every ingredient to blend work and experience. 3) the cost. Contrary to a common belief, an offsite in Corsica often comes out cheaper than a comparable upmarket offsite around Paris.

Why Le Relais U Machjonu for your offsite?

Four arguments that set it apart from the classic Ajaccio hotels:

1. Full privatisation. You are alone in the house, not mixed with other guests. Strategic discussions stay confidential, team energy does not dilute.
2. A true nature setting. Facing the lake, at 600 m altitude, with no road noise. The terrace doubles as an open-air seminar room, perfect for brainstorming or a creative workshop.
3. Integrated activities. Kayaking, horse riding, guided hiking, yoga, local food tasting — everything is within 30 minutes and can be arranged for you.
4. Simple logistics. 30 minutes from Ajaccio airport (direct flights from Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Geneva in about 1h30), with no transfer stress. Our team coordinates shuttles, meals and activities.

Capacity and layouts

The Relais hosts up to 10 people sleeping, in 2 dormitories (4 and 6 beds). For offsites that need more individual comfort, we can reorganise into semi-private rooms (2 beds per room, 5 rooms). Every bed has its own reading light and power socket — the atmosphere stays studious even in a group.

Available work spaces: the terrace (10 seated, lake view), the dining room (table for 12, flipchart on request), the library (4-5 people in a circle, ideal for a breakout group). No Wi-Fi on site — this is a deliberate choice: real disconnection is precisely the benefit of coming here. For occasional needs (sending an email, a short video call), plan to use 4G tethering from your phone (mobile coverage at the Relais is fine).

Our 4 offsite packages

Package 1 — Quick offsite (1 day / 1 night)

Ideal for a leadership team, a strategic sprint or a framing workshop. Arrival in late morning, simple meal with local produce at lunch, an afternoon of work on the terrace, dinner at the big table, free evening, then a morning of work the next day. Departure in late afternoon. Indicative turnkey price: from €2,600 for 10 people — privatisation + optional half-board + activities and events included.

Package 2 — Team-building offsite (2 days / 2 nights)

The most requested format: 2 real working days punctuated by strong activities. Day 1: work in the morning, guided hike in the afternoon, dinner. Day 2: kayaking or horse riding in the morning, workshop in the afternoon, dinner. Day 3: wrap-up in the morning, lunch, departure. Indicative all-inclusive price: from €5,400 for 10 people — activities, meals and nights included.

Package 3 — Strategic retreat (3 days and up)

For leadership teams, founders mid-pivot, or teams between cycles. The longer format allows real disconnection (D1 = unwinding) before going deep on the substance (D2-D3) and then a controlled landing (D4 = wrap-up + departure). Often combined with an external coach (we can recommend one). Fully customisable: price on quote depending on programme, length and options.

Package 4 — SME incentive trip

To reward a team (sales, operations), we offer a less "work", more "experience" format: kayaking, horse riding, charcuterie tasting, a fine dinner at the Table du Maréchal, free evening. Programme tailored to your objective and preferences — price on quote.

Team-building ideas around the Relais

A few activities tested with corporate groups that work every time:

• Orienteering around the lake (2-3h, in teams of 2-3, with riddles tailored to your business).
• Corsican cooking workshop (half-day with a local chef, full menu made and shared at lunch).
• Kayak regatta in teams (1h30 on the lake, with route and stopwatch).
• Silent hike with a coach (3 hours of walking in silence, intense debrief in the afternoon).
• Yoga or breathing workshop on the terrace (1h in the morning, with a local coach on request).
• Corsican wine tasting + themed evening (evening, with a local sommelier arranged on request).
• Bivouac under the stars (1 night bivouac about an hour's walk away, return the next morning).

Logistics and access

The Relais is 30 minutes from Ajaccio (Ajaccio Napoléon-Bonaparte airport, code AJA). Direct flights from Paris (Orly, CDG), Marseille, Lyon, Nice and Geneva (seasonal). About 1h30 of flight from Paris. For groups of 10, we organise shuttles from the airport (€200 round-trip for the minibus).

It is also possible to arrive by boat (port of Ajaccio, ferries from Marseille, Toulon, Nice or Italy) — handy if you want to bring bulky equipment or products.

Prices and inclusions

All packages include: full privatisation of the Relais, cleaning, linens, breakfast and a simple dinner with local produce. The local tourist tax applies under local regulation. External coaches and airport transfers come as extras, custom quote on request.

How to book your offsite

Get in touch directly by email at contact@umachjonu.fr or by phone at +33 6 52 92 74 92. Share the number of participants, candidate dates (ideally 2 options), an approximate budget and the goal of the offsite. We come back within 48 hours with a detailed quote and a proposed programme.