La Péniche

La Péniche is a barge in central Paris that organisers hire in full for cocktail receptions, after-work events, seminars and dance parties. It takes between 50 and 250 guests depending on the layout. Its main mooring is quai de la Tournelle, in the 5th arrondissement, facing Notre-Dame de Paris.

Seminars and company events The official text lists seminars and after-work events among the formats the barge is built for. The two levels are described as fully customizable, so the same boat can be set for a standing reception, a seated presentation or a party. Hire is by the day or the evening, based on an 8-hour service, and extra hours can be added.

The package includes a technical manager, and a security agent is provided for a 6-hour package. A LED screen is available to display logos or films, which is useful for a product launch or a company presentation. The site does not publish seated capacities for meetings, so ask for the figure that matches your format when you request a quote.

Rooms and capacities The barge has two spaces over two levels. The lower deck has large bay windows, a wooden floor and a fully equipped DJ area with turntables and lighting effects. A large covered terrace welcomes guests all year, with a view over one of the best known sites of Paris. Equipment on board includes armchairs, tables, buffets and a movable bar on the terrace.

Other facilities listed are a dance floor, a cloakroom with bag storage and racks, a cocktail bar in the basement with four refrigerators, and four restrooms. Total guest capacity runs from 50 to 250 depending on the layout.

Catering The barge is hired with the caterer of your choice. A dedicated catering area is provided, with a refrigerator, an ice machine, a warming cabinet and a glass washer. Because the caterer is free, you can match the menu and budget to your event and brief the chosen company on the boat's equipment.

History and setting La Péniche belongs to a Parisian fleet that also includes a floating dock, another barge and a panorama boat, all described on the operator's site. This one can leave its main mooring when port availability allows: it can dock at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, at quai Debilly near the Trocadéro, or near the Musée d'Orsay at the Solférino port. These moorings are available on request.

Getting there The main mooring is at 2 quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris, on the left bank of the Seine in the Latin Quarter. Confirm the boarding point and arrival access for your date, since the mooring can change with port availability. The operator can be reached by phone through the contact page.