Au Charbon is a venue for meetings, workshops, showrooms, exhibitions and cocktails at 9 rue de Tracy in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, in the Sentier area, close to boulevard Sébastopol. It offers two spaces that can be hired by the hour, the half day or the full day: L'Atelier, a 120 m² apartment for 4 to 50 people, and La Galerie, a renovated space of 85 m². The operator, Au Charbon Paris, describes its spaces as ephemeral venues, which fits short bookings.
The two spaces
**L'Atelier (120 m², 4 to 50 people).** A bright apartment with exposed stone, Art Deco light fittings and light, warm colors. The furniture is fully removable, so the same floor can be a classroom in the morning and a standing reception at the end of the day. Layouts listed on the official site are theater, classroom, reception, U shape and a single rectangular table. A studio next to the room is attached to the space: the organizer of a meeting can stay on site in this high-standard studio, which the venue says suits comfort and availability. Confirm the terms for your dates with the team.
**La Galerie (85 m²).** A fully renovated space used for meetings, exhibitions, showrooms and cocktails. The venue presents it as a place of exchange, sharing, creativity and innovation, and calls it atypical, meaning it is not a standard meeting room. The official text gives no separate headcount for this room, so ask the team which number fits your layout before you book.
Seminars and company events
The venue is aimed at teams, colleagues, partners and clients who need a private room for a day: a team workshop, a client presentation, a showroom, an exhibition or a cocktail after a meeting. For the spaces, the official site lists theater, classroom, reception, U shape and rectangular table layouts, with entirely removable furniture. Equipment includes WiFi, a video projector, a printer, power outlets, a projection screen, a television and bottles of water. A projector can also be rented as an extra, with its connections, and the team offers a morning snack break on request.
Catering
Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack can be ordered through the venue, which takes care of the meal for the group. Tell the team the menu you want and the number of guests. A cocktail is one of the formats listed for La Galerie, so a drink and canapé reception can follow a showroom or exhibition.
Setting
The Sentier lies directly west of the Marais. The venue says the district is rising fast, and L'Atelier plays on the contrast between bare stone and modern lighting, while La Galerie has been fully renovated. A virtual 3D visit is offered on the official site.
Getting there
The venue is in Paris 2nd, at 9 rue de Tracy (address given on Google), close to the metro stations Strasbourg-Saint-Denis, Réaumur-Sébastopol and Sentier. Strasbourg-Saint-Denis is about 170 m away, and Châtelet-Les Halles about 830 m.
