Starting from the famous square, the meeting point of 4 Parisian districts, (3rd, 4th, 11th, and 12th arrondissements of Paris), imagine an event tailored to your requirements, with the best service providers.
Since January 2021 and after 2 years of renovation and a splendid transformation, the Place de la Bastille sports a whole new look. This welcoming and accessible square now gives priority to pedestrians and environmentally friendly transport, over an area of 11,000 m² stretching from the July Column, topped by its famous Genius of Liberty, to the Esplanade of the Port de l’Arsenal.
Did you know? The famous July Column, in the middle of Place de la Bastille, the site of the former Bastille Prison, reopened to the public in October 2021 (visits to the lower parts of the monument: guided tours only and only at the weekend).
Starting from Place de la Bastille, with its modern architecture, the Opéra National de Paris - Opéra Bastille invites you to plan your most upscale events! Different spaces are available for all types of formats, not forgetting the main auditorium for major events (up to 2,745 people seated).
Going northwards, the 11th arrondissement offers 2 atypical venues:
The Atelier des Lumières, occupies a former foundry transformed into 1,300 m² of spaces that stage large-scale immersive experiences: images and videos, with music, are projected on the ground and the walls of its vast spaces. Host your receptions and seminars in this new cultural space to surprise your guests with a complete and innovative experience, entirely in line with your event.
Finally, La Maison des Métallos, a hybrid cultural venue in a working-class and friendly neighbourhood, offers 6 meeting rooms for all types of corporate events (up to 400 people for a cocktail reception).
Traditional or original, available for private hire for small or large groups; within close proximity to the Place de la Bastille, 2 ideas for a successful event at a restaurant venue:
Just one street away from the Place, envisage your event at the mythical Brasserie Bofinger, a place which has remained true to its character throughout the ages in its exceptional historical décor. The menu features specialities from the Alsace. For corporate events, several solutions, ranging from convivial to more private, are available: room rentals or rooms for a private group meal or a cocktail party with colleagues. The rooms can accommodate up to 150 people for a cocktail party, up to 100 people for a sit-down meal, and up to 60 people for a meeting.
Nestled in the iconic Place des Vosges, in the heart of the House of Victor Hugo, the Café Mulot opens its doors and offers you the ideal place to have lunch or taste pastries, in a secret atmosphere, far from the Parisian agitation. Discover spaces with a unique atmosphere and travel through the history of the writer. It is also possible to privatize the entire café for an event, a sit-down dinner, a company cocktail party or a private family event.
East Mamma is your destination for Italian cuisine. The restaurant is the first of the chain to open in Paris, and lives up to its reputation: pizzas, cocktails, pastas and other traditional recipes are put to the test for guaranteed results. Partial and total privatizations are possible, and can accommodate up to 300 guests for an exceptional meal in the heart of the Bastille.
At the heart of the 11th arrondissement, between Place de la Bastille and Place de la Nation, the Maison Boutet, a former cabinet making workshop, then chocolate factory, has been transformed into a sublime 5* hotel: the Hôtel Paris Bastille Boutet – MGallery. Boasting an Art Deco facade, this establishment has preserved the traces of its industrial past. Guests are welcomed in an elegant and friendly lobby bar, with an adjoining breakfast room and two magnificent, planted patios ideally suited to an after-work event or a cocktail reception for up to 70 people. The 80 guest rooms and suites have elegant design interiors, some also have a balcony or a terrace overlooking the Parisian rooftops. The spa and pool are a veritable aquatic haven away from the busy capital, and a gym is also available.
To enjoy that home from home feeling during a business trip, choose an aparthotel!
At the Adagio Access Paris Bastille or Citadines Bastille Marais Paris, settle into apartments that are fully equipped, peaceful and luminous with quality hotel services.
The Bastille district is also the starting point for some picturesque walks. You can enjoy these in your free time or as part of your event programme and take the time to discover some of Paris’s little-known green spaces: La Coulée Verte René-Dumont is a 4-km pedestrian greenway that runs along a former railway line; a wonderful, elevated walk amidst areas of wild vegetation and modern garden areas. It is also an alternative and unusual viewpoint, right in the heart of the 12th arrondissement.
Setting off from Place de la Bastille, take a stroll around the Bassin de l’Arsenal; a small marina between the Canal Saint-Martin and the Seine, where there is a delightful garden on the quayside.
