Les Arènes de Metz is a multi-purpose arena in Metz, in the Grand Est region of France, that is hired out for corporate events as well as running its own concerts, shows and sport. Six rooms are available, led by a main hall whose published layouts range from 560 guests at a gala dinner to about 4,075 seated at a general assembly or congress. The arena opened in 2001 and was designed by the architect Paul Chemetov.
Seminars and company events
The venue states that its team organizes corporate, sports and public events and supports a project from start to finish. Its organizer section covers technical information, business events, services and photos of the spaces.
For a convention or a conference, the main hall (Grande salle) offers the widest choice. The published layouts include a seated general assembly or congress, a conference with a cocktail reception, a conference followed by a seated meal, a trade show or forum, and a competition set-up. For a conference with a cocktail reception the figure is about 1,000 to 1,050 people. A conference with a seated meal is given at 750.
Smaller working groups can use the other rooms. Hall Nord, the Salle de conférence, the Salle de presse and the Salon VIP are each listed for conferences, seated meals, exhibitions and seminars or meetings. Hall Nord, the Salle de presse and the Salon VIP are also listed for competition or training layouts. Hall Sud is listed for cocktail receptions and exhibitions. The venue notes that the layouts are examples and averages, not contractual figures.
Weddings and receptions
The venue does not present wedding hire. Its offer for evenings is a gala dinner or dance evening in the main hall, set at 560 guests, and cocktail receptions in the other rooms. A company dinner, an association gala or an awards evening fits this format.
Rooms and capacities
Grande salle: general assembly or congress seated, about 4,075, 2,854 or 1,813 depending on the layout. Conference with cocktail, about 1,000 to 1,050. Conference with seated meal, 750. Gala dinner or dance evening, 560. Competition, 384 seats. Trade show, exhibition or forum layouts are available without a published figure.
Hall Nord, Hall Sud, Salle de conférence, Salle de presse and Salon VIP: the layouts above are listed without capacities. Ask the venue for the figures of the room you need.
Catering
The pages mention cocktail receptions and seated meals but do not describe a menu or a caterer. The arena has a bar and snack areas for its public events. Ask the team whether catering is in-house or by an approved partner.
History and setting
The arena is home to Metz Handball and hosts concerts, shows, sport and trade events through the season. Event dates are published on the official site, so check that your date is free of a booked performance before you plan a meeting. Eight parking spaces for people with reduced mobility sit close to the entrance, two lifts serve the reception hall, and the arena states that it is open to all.
Getting there
Les Arènes de Metz is at 5 avenue Louis de Débonnaire, 57000 Metz. Information on access, routes and nearby car parks is published on the official site under practical information.
