Halle Tropisme in Montpellier opens its 10,000 square meter former industrial hall to corporate events from 10 to 1,000 people: seminars, team days, evening receptions and cohesion workshops. It is a cultural venue and creative community run by the cooperative Illusion&macadam, in the Cité Créative district.
Seminars and company events
The venue offers seven meeting rooms for 10 to 45 people, two spaces for plenary sessions for 50 to 280 people, and a café-restaurant for 50 to 300 people with a large south-facing terrace. Company formats named on the site include seminars, team days, professional evenings, cohesion workshops and escape games. The team provides reception, sound and lighting technicians, furniture and technical equipment rental, a caterer for buffets, meals and aperitifs, and event coordination. Only the venue's technicians may operate the sound and lighting equipment.
Weddings and receptions
The official pages do not present weddings. Private evenings are mentioned for La Menuiserie, and the café-restaurant can be reserved for gatherings of 50 to 300 people. Ask the team directly if you plan a family celebration.
Rooms and capacities
Les Ponts is the main stage, built on two former army vehicle-maintenance bridges, used for concerts, debates, screenings and dinner shows. La Galerie can be split in two and suits exhibitions, showrooms, trade fairs and workshops. La Menuiserie is a versatile space of more than 200 m² for exhibitions, private evenings, performances, screenings and professional meetings. Le Bus, a former city bus, serves as a play area, bar or pop-up shop. The venue states that its modular spaces can host from 2 to 1,000 people.
Accommodation
There is no accommodation on site.
Catering
Café Tropisme serves tapas, grilled dishes, natural wines and craft beer. A pizza truck and a summer kitchen with barbecue and plancha operate on the terrace. For private events, the venue works with a caterer for buffets, meals and aperitifs.
History and setting
The hall is a former mechanical workshop of the army. Today it houses more than 300 entrepreneurs from the cultural and creative industries and 60 artists in their workshops, and it hosts concerts, exhibitions and club nights.
Getting there
The address is 121 rue Fontcouverte, 34070 Montpellier. Tram line 5 stops at Cité Créative, and bus L11 at Mas de Merle or Gouara. About a hundred free parking spaces and bike parking are on site, and the hall is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The Place de la Comédie is 10 minutes away by bike.
