Exclusive venue hire
At their historic site in the heart of the Marais district and at their contemporary site in Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, the French National Archives offer a selection of prestigious venues, including exclusive reception rooms, the ceremonial courtyard, and an auditorium. These spaces can be tailored to a wide range of events, such as receptions, conferences, concerts, dinners, and more.
Contact
Cécile Holstein
cecile.holstein@culture.gouv.fr
Archives nationales - Direction des Publics
59, rue Guynemer, Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, 93383 Saint-Denis CEDEX
Rate (2026)
Attachments (2026)
Cour d’honneur - Paris
ExploreCour d’honneur - Paris
Stretching 62 metres in length and framed by a colonnade of 56 columns, the courtyard of the Hôtel de Soubise was designed by architect Delamair in the early 18th century. It provides an exceptional setting for your events in the heart of Paris.
Adress : 60, rue des Francs-Bourgeois - 75003 Paris
Hôtel de Soubise - Paris
ExploreHôtel de Soubise
The Oval Room, with its exquisite Rococo style, welcomes your guests in a magnificent 18th-century setting.
The Prince’s Bedchamber can also host your receptions.
Adress : 60, rue des Francs-Bourgeois - 75003 Paris
Cour des Grands Dépôts - Paris
ExploreCour des Grands Dépôts - Paris
Located behind the Hôtel de Soubise, this courtyard, surrounded by archive storage buildings dating from the 19th century, offers a peaceful and impressive outdoor setting.
Adress : 60, rue des Francs-Bourgeois - 75003 Paris
Galerie d’Assy - Paris
ExploreGalerie d’Assy - Paris
Wood panelling and mirrors adorn this gallery, which can accommodate up to 70 guests. It opens directly onto the romantic garden of the French National Archives.
Adress : 60, rue des Francs-Bourgeois - 75003 Paris
Jardin de l’hôtel d’Assy - Paris
ExploreJardin de l’hôtel d’Assy - Paris
Nestled in the heart of the Paris site, this charming urban garden was created during the July Monarchy and the Second Empire. With its romantic atmosphere, it can be hired together with the Galerie d’Assy.
Adress : 60, rue des Francs-Bourgeois - 75003 Paris
Le Caran - Paris
ExploreLe Caran - Paris
The Centre for Reception and Research of the French National Archives (CARAN) was designed in 1988 by architect Stanislas Fiszer.
Its glass-and-steel lobby, with its striking mineral aesthetic, can host your events.
Located on the ground floor, its Alabaster Room, with its exceptional décor, can accommodate up to 40 guests.
Adress : 11, rue des Quatre-Fils - 75003 Paris
Foyer - Pierrefitte-sur-Seine
ExploreFoyer - Pierrefitte-sur-Seine
Designed by Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas, this glass-and-steel building is the largest archival repository in Europe.
Directly accessible from the public entrance hall, the Cathedral Foyer covers 360 m². It opens onto a terrace overlooking one of the site’s water features.
Adress :59, rue Guynemer,
Pierrefitte-sur-Seine,
93383 Saint-Denis CEDEX
Auditorium - Pierrefitte-sur-Seine
ExploreAuditorium de Pierrefitte-sur-Seine
Adjacent to the foyer, the auditorium is equipped with seats featuring retractable writing tablets.
The room has an audiovisual control room and two interpreting booths for international events.
The auditorium’s technical and audiovisual equipment—including stage lighting, a sound system, cameras and a video projector—is state-of-the-art.
It can accommodate up to 289 people.
Adress: 59, rue Guynemer,
Pierrefitte-sur-Seine,
93383 Saint-Denis CEDEX
Salles de commission - Pierrefitte-sur-Seine
ExploreSalles de commission - Pierrefitte-sur-Seine
For large meetings and seminars, the Pierrefitte-sur-Seine site of the French National Archives offers flexible meeting rooms with a capacity of up to 70 people.
Adress : 59, rue Guynemer,
Pierrefitte-sur-Seine,
93383 Saint-Denis CEDEX