The park
at Montcelard

a verdant haven

soothing and inspiring

The major asset for
your corporate
events

Much more than a verdant haven, the estate’s park is a true asset for your seminars, meetings, and professional receptions in western Lyon. Its generous size allows for varied formats and the creation of unifying experiences for your teams and partners. Combined with elegant indoor reception spaces, Montcelard stands out as an exceptional venue, just 15 minutes from Lyon, ideal for hosting your professional events in an inspiring and privileged setting.

The park's
remarkable
trees

Montcelard’s remarkable trees create a unique backdrop for your professional events: century-old Weymouth pines, cedars of Lebanon, an imposing sequoia, honey locust with decorative thorns, shady pyramidal oak, … This diversity of species and forms creates a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for outdoor activities, team-building moments, and receptions at the heart of an exceptional botanical heritage.

Some remarkable trees

Cedar

This is the oldest tree in the park. Its age is estimated between 300 and 500 years.

Sequoia

The Sequoia Sempervirens is a conifer, emblematic of California’s forests. In the United States it is known for holding the record for the world’s tallest tree.

Ginkgo biloba

Impressively large, the ginkgo is a hardwood tree with very slow growth. In autumn, it adorns itself with golden leaves, hence its name “maidenhair tree.”

Tsuga

Its impressive circumference reflects its very ancient age (300 to 500 years). Its main trunk divides into 4 new trunks.

Treasures
& curiosities
to explore

The park is home to numerous curiosities that enrich your walks. You can discover the mysterious entrance to the historic underground passages, the remains of the old greenhouse, the ponds, or even meet the estate’s animals. These heritage and natural treasures mark out a discovery trail ideal for adding a unique cultural and pastoral dimension to your corporate events.

Some park curiosities

The entrance to the underground passages

It connected the estate’s historic buildings, allowing Paul Desgrand’s sick daughter to enjoy the greenhouses and the Orangery without leaving the shelter of the interior.