Espace Mayenne is a large event center in Laval, in western France, that hosts cultural, sports and business events. For organisers it offers a congress hall of 193 to 493 seats, three meeting rooms of 75 square meters, and reception areas from 117 to 1,000 square meters that welcome groups of 70 to 1,800 people. It is a site for conventions, general assemblies, seminars and large corporate receptions rather than for small private dinners.
Seminars and company events
The congress hall is pre-equipped with audiovisual systems and a hearing loop for guests with hearing difficulties. Removable stands change the capacity from 193 to 493 seats, which suits a convention, a general assembly or a seminar plenary. The floor area of 340 square meters can also be used for private lunches or dinners. A cocktail and coffee-break area of 230 square meters sits next to the hall and close to the caterer's kitchen.
The meeting area has three bright rooms of 75 square meters each, with removable partitions that join them into a single 225 square meter space. They are pre-equipped with audiovisual technology, have daylight and private terraces, and can host meetings and seminars for 20 to 200 people. They can also be used as VIP lounges during sports events. A VIP cocktail and break space of 280 square meters can be reserved alongside, with a cloakroom and dedicated parking.
A dedicated technical team follows the preparation and coordination of each event.
Weddings and receptions
The center does not present a wedding offer. It presents receptions for professional and VIP guests. Four spaces are available: 1,000 square meters under a glass roof facing the forecourt, a VIP area of 280 square meters beside the meeting rooms, a cocktail area of 230 square meters beside the congress hall, and a covered outdoor terrace of 117 square meters. Together they accommodate groups from 70 to 1,800 people.
Rooms and capacities
The congress hall holds 193 to 493 people. The three meeting rooms measure 75 square meters each, 225 square meters when joined, and take 20 to 200 people for meetings. Reception spaces range from 117 to 1,000 square meters. The site also includes a velodrome and a play area for larger formats with sport.
Accommodation
There are no bedrooms on site. Groups stay in Laval and the surrounding area, and the site is served by a bus line from the town center and the station.
Catering
The site has a modern caterer's office of 90 square meters near the reception spaces. This helps organisers and caterers install quickly. The pages do not describe an in-house caterer, so confirm with the team whether you bring your own caterer or use a supplier they recommend.
Getting there
Espace Mayenne is at 2, rue Joséphine Baker, 53000 Laval. It is five minutes from the A81 motorway, ten minutes by bus from Laval station on the high-speed line to Paris, and fifteen minutes from Laval airport. The site gives Paris at 1 h 15, and Rennes, Le Mans and Angers at one hour or a little more. A car park of 675 places, including 32 accessible spaces and 4 electric vehicle spaces, is next to the pedestrian mall, and bus line A serves the center and the station.
