L'Avant Seine is a houseboat restaurant on the Seine in Épinay-sur-Seine, north of Paris, and it can be hired for private and company events from 10 up to 220 guests. The official site describes modular spaces, a choice between hiring the whole boat or only part of it, and an in-house caterer for menus.
Seminars and company events
The venue lists business dinners, afterwork evenings, conferences, meetings and team-building sessions among the formats it hosts. It states modern installations and a catering service for corporate groups, with events possible every day of the week, Monday to Sunday. A seated group meal in banquet layout suits a client dinner or a team celebration, while the cocktail setup is arranged to move guests freely around the boat. No separate meeting room with a stated size is listed, so a seminar here works best as a short working session combined with a meal.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings, birthdays and private receptions are part of the offer. The team proposes tailored menus, decoration, music, floral arrangements, video recording and a wedding cake, so a couple can build the day with one contact. A full hire gives exclusive use of the boat and its view over the river, which matters for a ceremony party or an evening reception.
Rooms and capacities
Groups range from 10 to 220 people depending on the layout. The site separates two formulas. Full hire is intended for large events, up to 220 guests, with exclusive use of the venue and dedicated service. Partial hire lets an organiser reserve some of the spaces for a smaller, more private group. Individual spaces are not named or measured on the pages we read, so exact capacities for each part of the boat should be confirmed when requesting a quote.
Catering
Catering is handled by the in-house caterer, Grounds Catering. Menus are drawn up with the organiser and adapted to the format, whether a seated banquet or a cocktail. The restaurant's own cuisine is contemporary and seasonal, built around fresh products and a drinks selection that changes over time. Lighting, furniture layout and flowers can also be arranged by the team.
History and setting
The boat is moored on the Seine at 2 rue de l'Abreuvoir, in a riverside setting that the operator describes as being at the gates of Paris. The restaurant is open to the public outside private events, with a programme of evenings and a gift offer on the site.
Getting there
The address is 2 rue de l'Abreuvoir, 93800 Épinay-sur-Seine. The official pages do not give transport details, so the nearest station and parking should be checked with the team before guests are invited. Contact for hire is by email or telephone, and the team sends a detailed proposal based on date, group size and format.
