The lowdown on the best event venues in Paris

Just over a year ago, Paris was the venue of one of the biggest events on the planet. The 2024 Olympic Games were held in France, with Paris hosting nearly 12,000 athletes, 45,000 volunteers, and almost 11 million visitors. The Games included spectacular opening and closing ceremonies, and featured glory and heartbreak across 19 days of competition in 32 sports.

Obviously, none of us plan events as big as the Paris Olympics. But you’ll still find that Paris offers the perfect location for luxurious and unique event spaces. Whether you’re looking for corporate event venues, conference rooms, creative spaces, or just a killer location to party with friends, celebrate a wedding, or let your hair down with work colleagues, read on to get the lowdown on:

• How to choose the best event venues in Paris
• What factors to bear in mind when selecting your event space in the city

First things first — what type of event do you need a venue for?

There is an endless choice of rental spaces for events in Paris. To narrow down the options for the perfect venue, think about the type of event you want to host.

Say you’re planning a business meeting or a large corporate event. You need a big event space like a conference room. In this case, hotels are the obvious solution and Paris has plenty of these, including the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel George V. Or if a hotel seems a bit old-fashioned, try an event space with a slightly different feel. Revamped industrial spaces like this Showroom in Folie-Méricourt are also a great option.

For a creative workshop or an art exhibition, Paris also offers you plenty of elegant spaces to host events. A classic example is this art gallery in Le Marais, a chic neighborhood in central Paris full of medieval buildings and trendy residential areas.

And if you’re looking to party with friends or colleagues or celebrate a family occasion, you’re spoiled for choice too. To really splash out and wow your guests, check out this luxury penthouse with its breathtaking views of the Paris skyline.

What about an event space on the river?

Did you know that you can rent an event space in Paris right on the River Seine? With My Paris River, you can rent one of our boats for a private cruise. This is a unique way to hold a small business meeting, enjoy an after-work party with a twist, or celebrate with family away from the bustling crowds of the French capital.

Are there any specific considerations for event venues in Paris?

Choose a location for your event space that is within easy reach of public transportation. In Paris, you can travel by overland train, subway (or the “Métro,” as we call it), tram, bus, taxi, bike — you name it. Private parking is also important, but avoid travel by car if you can. Paris is famous for traffic, zero parking, and honking horns.

Accommodation is also worth considering. If your event venue is in a hotel, obviously you have accommodation on site. Otherwise, try to choose places where your guests can stay within an easy walk or short journey on public transportation.

The capacity of the event space is another important factor. Make sure your venue is big enough for your number of guests. Most rental venues list capacity and floor space right on their webpage. Bear in mind that the capacity of an event venue varies depending on whether your guests are sitting, standing, eating, dancing, etc.

If you host your event with My Paris River, you can customize your hop-on and drop-off points to ensure your guests have easy access to public transportation, accommodation, bars, and restaurants.

How much does it cost to rent an event venue in Paris?

Pricing for event venues in Paris can vary wildly. At the luxury end of the range, the roof top penthouse we mentioned above will set you back €14,000 a day. But depending on your needs, you can also find perfectly exquisite event spaces for much smaller budgets. The showroom in Folie-Méricourt costs €4500 a day, and the art gallery in Le Marais €800 a day.

By way of comparison, a private event on one of our boats costs between €60 and €100 per person. This kind of cruise includes at least an hour and a half on the river plus many of the iconic attractions of the city. Contact us for a custom quote if this option tickles your fancy.

What amenities are included in a rental venue in Paris?

This depends on the type of event and venue you’re interested in. Conference rooms are usually fitted out with sound and video equipment for large meetings, presentations, and the like. Obviously, hotels also offer accommodation, food, and drinks on site if guests stay in the hotel itself.

Always check the webpage of the event space carefully. It usually lists the amenities included, so make sure you have what you need for your event, whether that’s internet, cloakrooms, private parking, public transportation, and so on. Try to find an event space on the first floor (street level). This makes access much easier for people with impaired mobility.

What’s included in a river cruise with My Paris River?

First off, remember that your event space floats down the river. So as you host your event, you and your guests get to take in the major iconic sights of Paris in the background. Depending on the cruise you go for, this means the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Pont Neuf, and many more of the city’s world-famous monuments. If you want your event to include particular sights, just fill in our contact form and we make it happen.

In terms of capacity, our tour boats comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests, making them perfect for a small business meeting or family gathering. If you’re partying with lots of friends or celebrating a wedding, we can organize to have 2 boats sail side by side to double our capacity to 24 guests.

And then of course, you can customize your cruise to include drinks, catering, music, and a professional photographer.

If a private river cruise sounds like the event venue in Paris that you are looking for, simply follow the link below for more details.