The Académie Fratellini rents its spaces for seminars, conventions, cocktails, seated dinners, dinner-shows and greeting ceremonies, for 100 to 1,200 guests according to the official site. The site covers 7,000 m² at 1 Rue des Cheminots in Saint-Denis and is first of all a circus school with its own performance venues. Three main spaces can be hired: the Halle, the Grand Chapiteau and the Petit Chapiteau.
Seminars and company events
The academy lists seminars, evenings, dinner-shows, Christmas parties, ceremonies and film shoots among the events it receives. Its events team works with service providers for each stage: caterer, cloakroom, reception, entertainment, sound, technical equipment and lighting. A tailored show can be added, and the academy also offers meal-and-show packages built around a performance of your choice, from a snack or an aperitif to a cocktail, a guided tour or a ceremony.
The Grand Chapiteau is the space for conventions, seminars, greeting ceremonies, graduation ceremonies, shoots and private shows. The Petit Chapiteau suits seminars, meetings, sub-committees, cocktails, seated dinners and product presentations. The Halle works for cocktails, seated dinners, forums, conferences, dance evenings, product launches and team building with artistic acts.
Rooms and capacities
The Halle is a rectangular space of 1,100 m² under a timber frame that rises to 12 meters. It connects the main square to the small square. The whole Halle takes 1,000 guests standing or 500 seated. A third of the Halle, with or without the bar, takes 300 standing or 150 seated, and an additional module takes 100 standing or 50 seated.
The Grand Chapiteau is a circular structure built without a pillar, so the view is clear from every seat. The site gives up to 1,200 guests for this space, and 528 in conference layout plus 184 in the alcoves. The square in front of it takes 750 guests. The Petit Chapiteau is a circular cabaret-style space of up to 250 guests, with 180 in conference layout. Its square takes 400 standing or 200 seated, and the Petit Chapiteau and its square can be combined. The two outdoor squares have sheltered zones and extend the Halle and the tents for receptions.
Catering
The academy does not name an in-house caterer for events. It works with partner providers who handle the catering, the cloakroom, the reception and the technical side. A bar and light catering also operate for the public on show days.
History and setting
The Grand Chapiteau was designed with an eco-responsible approach and built from salvaged materials. The Halle is used for shows and for classes of the amateur school. The academy combines an internationally known higher education school for circus arts, an amateur school for children and adults, and a creation and touring unit.
Getting there
The academy is at 1 Rue des Cheminots, 93210 Saint-Denis. The official site has a dedicated access page with the practical information. The events team can be reached by email and phone for a venue visit.
