A Christmas party with colleagues in the dark: what if we broke the rules of corporate dinners?

The Christmas company dinner is often seen as a time for conviviality and gratitude. However, it can sometimes lack surprise or novelty, leaving the impression of a ritual whose outcome is already known. This year, why not offer yourteams an original end-of-year party that breaks with tradition and creates a truly shared memory?  

In Bordeaux, at the Radisson Blu, our restaurant Dans le Noir? invites your employees to share a gourmet meal in total darkness, guided by a team of visually impaired waiters. A sensory, inclusive and deeply human experience thatplaces exchange and discovery at the heart of the evening.  

In the dark, your bearings change. Conversations open up, personalities reveal themselves. The absence of sight encourages listening, attention and spontaneity.  

This experience often allows everyone to step outside their usual professional roles and reconnect with what really matters: the pleasure of being together and sharing.  

Your company Christmas dinner then becomes more than just an end-of-year meal: it turns into a real break, where hierarchical barriers are softened and exchanges take on a more authentic dimension.  

The meal is served blind. The menus are designed to provoke curiosity, with unexpected textures, aromas to decipher and strong taste memories.  

Participants are invited to trust their senses, verbalise their impressions and help each other discover the flavours.  

This fun and participatory moment naturally encourages team spirit.  

To further strengthen cohesion, we offer sensory activities to be integrated before, during or after dinner.  

These workshops are designed to encourage communication, collaboration and mutual listening, always in a positive spirit.    

Here are some of the activities we offer:  

• Smell Bingo: recognise scents and discuss them to identify them together.  

• The Wobbly Tower: build the tallest tower in the dark, cooperating and trusting your team's instructions.  

• The Secret Message in Braille: decipher a message using the Braille alphabet, sharing roles and observations.  

• Mystery Boxes: identify objects using only touch.  

• The Music Blind Test: a lively activity that instantly creates a sense of camaraderie.  

• Chocolate for the Senses: taste, analyse, convince and reach a consensus as a team.  

• The Disability Quiz: a lively discussion to better understand the daily lives of visually impaired people, in a simple way.  
   

These activities can last a few minutes or be integrated into the entire evening. They can be adapted to suit the number of participants and your objectives.  

They will transform your Christmas party into a fun, memorable event that brings everyone together.  

Located at the Radisson Blu Bordeaux, our establishment offers a welcoming, flexible environment that is ideal for professional events. 
 

We can tailor your evening to your specific requirements, for example: 

• private or semi-private reception 

• a few words from the manager at the start or end of the evening  

• welcome cocktail or closing drinks 

• option to include a meeting or workshop before the meal 

• accommodation of dietary requirements 
   

We work collaboratively, because every team is unique. 

• To offer a truly unique experience    

• To show your employees how much you value them  

• To strengthen cohesion and bonds between team members  

• To raise awareness of diversity in a positive and enjoyable setting  

• To leave a lasting impression  
   

When we experience something new together, we remember it for a long time.  
That's exactly what we want to create.  

• A warm, uncontrived moment where everyone is on equal footing    

• A relaxed atmosphere that encourages authenticity    

• The discovery of an unexpected sensory universe  

• The feeling of having truly shared something together 

• These are the memories that nurture team spirit. 

We would be delighted to discuss your requirements and design a corporate Christmas dinner that meets your expectations, reflects your corporate culture and suits your team's style.  

Visit our website: https://bordeaux.danslenoir.com/fr_FR/  

Need a personalised quote? Contact us via the contact form! 

Offer your employees a meaningful experience. 
An evening to be experienced. 
An evening to remember.