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)

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Cour 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

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Hôtel 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

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Galerie 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

Galerie d’Assy - Paris

Jardin 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

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Le 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

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 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

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