La Caserne is a former fire station built in 1879, in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, with more than 2,000 m² of event space spread over seven areas around a courtyard. It is hired for company evenings, product launches and private parties. The address is 12 rue Philippe de Girard, and the venue also works as a support program for responsible fashion brands.
Seminars and company events
The venue presents itself as a place for company evenings and product launches, where the building gives the event its character. You can book one space or combine several. Because the spaces sit on different floors around one courtyard, an evening can run through a reception, a talk, dinner and a club night without leaving the site. The official text describes a creative setting rather than a conference center, so it suits launches, brand evenings and receptions more than long working days. The Talkroom (162 m²) and the Showroom (200 m²) are the two spaces most naturally suited to presentations and displays.
Hiring La Caserne also supports young French brands committed to more responsible fashion, since the venue is run alongside an accelerator for ecological and social transition in the cultural industries in Europe.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are not named. The venue accepts private parties and receptions. The courtyard, the rooftop and the restaurant give three different atmospheres for a celebration, and the club in the basement can extend an evening.
Rooms and capacities
The seven spaces are listed with their floor and area. La Cour, the courtyard, is 884 m² on the ground floor. Le Showroom is 200 m² on the first floor. La Talkroom is 162 m² on the ground floor. L'Appart is 80 m² on the ground floor. Le Restaurant is 180 m² on the ground floor. Le Club is 400 m² in the basement. Le Rooftop is 269 m² on the second floor. The official page gives areas but no guest capacities or layouts, so ask the team for the numbers that apply to your format and your date.
Catering
The venue has a restaurant on the ground floor, which has recently been renewed under new management. The official text does not say whether private events use the restaurant kitchen or an outside caterer, so confirm this when you request a quote.
History and setting
The building was a fire station from 1879 and still has the courtyard layout that fire stations used. Today it hosts a residency for brands working on responsible fashion, open days and the Club Essaim program in the basement. Event hires share the site with these activities.
Getting there
La Caserne is at 12 rue Philippe de Girard, Paris 10th. The area is served by the metro around La Chapelle and by Gare du Nord, a short distance away.
