Crystal tent hire
The crystal tent turns your event into a luminous, spectacular experience, where transparency becomes the signature.
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Crystal Tent
The crystal tent — also called a transparent tent — brings a luminous, spectacular look, ideal when the venue's surroundings must stay visible in the experience. Roof and walls in crystal PVC let natural light through while protecting from the weather: it is the premium solution for receptions, galas and prestige events that want to bring the landscape into the setting of the party.
- Capacity
- 60 to 220 guests
- Budget
- €€€€
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Technical sheet
Tente Cristalkey facts
The key criteria to check before choosing this structure for your event.
Indicative budget — adjusted for the town, the dimensions and the options selected.
When to choose it
The transparent tent is very relevant in venues with a fine perspective, garden, façade or panorama you want to bring into the final result. It differs from an orangery by its more contemporary silhouette and clean lines — less architectural glasshouse, more event structure.
Worth keeping in mind
Greenhouse effect to anticipate in summer (ventilation, air conditioning) and heating to size carefully in winter. Full transparency calls for particular care with furniture, lighting and flooring: everything is visible, nothing is hidden.
Format catalogue
Technical specifications by format
Formats actually in our catalogue. Each additional bay increases the area and the capacity. Capacities to be confirmed against your site. Allow 2 m of clearance on every side (3 m to work comfortably).
Format
Area
Capacity
Walls
6 × 10 m
site 10 × 14 m
60 m²
50 seated · 80 standing
6 × 10 m
60 m²
site 10 × 14 m
Capacity
50 seated · 80 standing
Walls
6 × 12 m
site 10 × 16 m
72 m²
60 seated · 96 standing
6 × 12 m
72 m²
site 10 × 16 m
Capacity
60 seated · 96 standing
Walls
6 × 15 m
site 10 × 19 m
90 m²
75 seated · 120 standing
6 × 15 m
90 m²
site 10 × 19 m
Capacity
75 seated · 120 standing
Walls
10 × 10 m
site 14 × 14 m
100 m²
83 seated · 133 standing
10 × 10 m
100 m²
site 14 × 14 m
Capacity
83 seated · 133 standing
Walls
10 × 12 m
site 14 × 16 m
120 m²
100 seated · 160 standing
10 × 12 m
120 m²
site 14 × 16 m
Capacity
100 seated · 160 standing
Walls
10 × 15 m
site 14 × 19 m
150 m²
125 seated · 200 standing
10 × 15 m
150 m²
site 14 × 19 m
Capacity
125 seated · 200 standing
Walls
10 × 18 m
site 14 × 22 m
180 m²
150 seated · 240 standing
10 × 18 m
180 m²
site 14 × 22 m
Capacity
150 seated · 240 standing
Walls
10 × 20 m
site 14 × 24 m
200 m²
166 seated · 266 standing
10 × 20 m
200 m²
site 14 × 24 m
Capacity
166 seated · 266 standing
Walls
15 × 15 m
site 19 × 19 m
225 m²
187 seated · 300 standing
15 × 15 m
225 m²
site 19 × 19 m
Capacity
187 seated · 300 standing
Walls
10 × 24 m
site 14 × 28 m
240 m²
200 seated · 320 standing
10 × 24 m
240 m²
site 14 × 28 m
Capacity
200 seated · 320 standing
Walls
10 × 25 m
site 14 × 29 m
250 m²
208 seated · 333 standing
10 × 25 m
250 m²
site 14 × 29 m
Capacity
208 seated · 333 standing
Walls
10 × 30 m
site 14 × 34 m
300 m²
250 seated · 400 standing
10 × 30 m
300 m²
site 14 × 34 m
Capacity
250 seated · 400 standing
Walls
15 × 20 m
site 19 × 24 m
300 m²
250 seated · 400 standing
15 × 20 m
300 m²
site 19 × 24 m
Capacity
250 seated · 400 standing
Walls
15 × 25 m
site 19 × 29 m
375 m²
312 seated · 500 standing
15 × 25 m
375 m²
site 19 × 29 m
Capacity
312 seated · 500 standing
Walls
15 × 30 m
site 19 × 34 m
450 m²
375 seated · 600 standing
15 × 30 m
450 m²
site 19 × 34 m
Capacity
375 seated · 600 standing
Walls
Indicative capacities, variable depending on the configuration (stage, bar, dance floor).
Compliance & safetyView certifications and technical specifications
100 km/h
Résistance vent haubanée
M2
Classification feu toile
CTS
Homologation
BVCTS
Registre sécurité
2 modes
Piquetage · Lestage
Standard market specifications. BVCTS register provided on request before the event.
Structure & materials
What you need to know about your tente cristal
The crystal tent is a reception structure with fully transparent walls in crystal PVC or toughened glass. It offers a 360° panoramic view while protecting guests from the weather. Its slim metal frame lets the surrounding landscape — grounds, vineyard, lake, mountains — show through without visual interruption, creating the effect of a hall suspended in the natural setting. In high demand for upmarket seaside or wine-estate weddings, corporate galas and brand launches that want to bring the outdoor scenery into the staging, the crystal tent stands out as one of the most photogenic structures on the market — provided the venue itself lives up to it. The cost of hiring a crystal tent depends on the size (6 to 12 m wide), the choice of walls (crystal PVC or toughened glass), the technical options (flooring, blinds, heating, air conditioning), the duration and the service area. As a guide, the ranges seen in 2026 for a turnkey service run from €5,000 to €10,000 excl. VAT for a medium size (100-150 guests) to €12,000-25,000 excl. VAT for the large sizes (200-300 guests).
Materials & construction
- Walls in 0.8 mm crystal PVC (transparency ~85%) or 4+4 mm laminated toughened glass
- Aluminium or white lacquered steel frame: width 6 to 12 m, 5 m module
- Roof: white or crystal double-skin PVC depending on the model
- Anchoring: galvanised stakes + concrete ballast or base plates
- Options: floating floor, roller blinds, internal drapes, partitions
- Standard sizes: 15 sizes from 6 × 10 m to 15 × 30 m (60 to 450 m²) — 6, 10, 15 m spans, 50 to 375 guests at a seated meal
For which event?
Wedding with a panorama
Vineyard, estate with grounds, lakeside: the crystal tent lets the landscape into the room. Sunrise or sunset through the walls produces a photographic effect that enclosed venues cannot offer.
Gala & prestige dinner
For corporate galas or charity dinners, the transparency creates natural staging. Floral arrangements, lighting and dishes are set off by a constantly changing landscape backdrop.
Outdoor cocktail
In a partially open configuration (raised walls), the crystal tent becomes a covered shelter, ideal for a cocktail in warm weather. If it rains, the walls close in a few minutes.
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Its transparency calls for a well-kept site — a tended garden, a château, a terrace. It amplifies the context: a beautiful venue becomes more beautiful, an ordinary site can disappoint. Best reserved for projects where the natural setting is itself an asset.
What to plan for
- Direct sunlight: provide internal blinds or sheers in summer to avoid overheating (greenhouse effect). Ventilation recommended from 25 °C.
- Cleaning: the crystal walls must be cleaned within the 48 h before the event to maintain transparency.
- Ground slope: acceptable up to 3%. Beyond that, a levelling floor is needed.
- Condensation: possible in autumn and winter — radiant heating recommended to eliminate it and maintain thermal comfort.
- Setup: 3.5 h to 1 day depending on size, longer than an opaque marquee owing to the care required for the walls.
Réalisations
Réalisations récentes across France
Un aperçu concret de nos installations, du dîner privé aux événements à forte capacité.
Floral crystal-tent wedding
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Orangery reception
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Grand banquet under an arched marquee
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Twin-pitch reception — landscaped estate
Voir l'installation
Lounge evening under a lycra sail — patio
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Alternatives
Other similar structures if you're still unsure
Quickly compare a few relevant alternatives before confirming your request.
Our team supports event organisers across France with a complete tent hire offer cristal. The crystal tent (transparent) — also known as a transparent tent — is the fully glazed version of the silhouette tent (sailcloth): a roof and walls in crystal PVC that let natural light through while protecting against the weather. It is designed for contexts where the landscape should remain visible from the inside, or to create a luminous greenhouse effect in any season. The transparent tent has become the standard for premium receptions and prestige events where the look of the structure matters as much as the covering itself. We operate across the whole country, with teams that can be mobilised quickly to coordinate the setup, the access and the technical equipment. For an outdoor wedding, a corporate cocktail reception or a private reception, we size the structure, the guest flow and the technical options (flooring, lighting, heating, lining) to deliver a result that is durable, clear and consistent with your budget.
Our tente cristal formats
Our crystal tents — variants of the transparent tent — are available in several formats, with a full crystal roof and side walls that are transparent or mixed depending on the desired level of brightness and privacy.
The options include flooring, discreet LED lighting, radiant heating and light interior dressing so as not to obstruct the transparency of the structure.
We check thermal suitability according to the season: in summer, appropriate ventilation is needed to avoid the greenhouse effect; in winter, the heating is sized according to the glazed surface area.
Prices and budget for tente cristal hire
The crystal tent sits in a premium range because of the cost of the transparent materials and the precision required during setup. The price varies according to the surface area and the thermal options.
We itemise the quote line by line so that the comparison with an orangery or a standard marquee is clear and you can make trade-offs according to your budget and your aesthetic expectations.
For a tent hire service cristal in France, you receive a full estimate within 24 h including delivery, setup, takedown and logistics coordination.
Setup, installation and logistics for tente cristal
Our teams handle the installation and delivery across the whole country, with a precise schedule agreed in advance with your reception venue.
Setup demands particular attention to cleaning the panels and to the quality of the joints to guarantee that it is waterproof. Our technicians carry out a full visual check before delivery.
Anchoring and scheduling are the same as for the standard silhouette tent (sailcloth). We anticipate the constraints linked to solar orientation to optimise thermal comfort on the day of the event.
Advice on choosing and hiring your tente cristal
Recommended reading to frame your project, anticipate regulations and compare offers.
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Dedicated adviser
A dedicated project manager for your project tente cristal
Confirm the feasibility, the installation schedule and the technical constraints of your site. Reply within 24 h, with no obligation.
How it works
Let's build your event in 3 steps
Étude & repérage
On analyse votre terrain, votre jauge et les contraintes d'accès. Pas de devis à l'aveugle, pas de mauvaise surprise sur place.
Sélection & réponse sous 24 h
On valide la structure, les options et un planning clair. Devis détaillé — transport, montage et démontage inclus.
Montage la veille, démontage après
Nos équipes installent avant l'arrivée des invités, démontent une fois l'événement terminé. Le jour J vous appartient.
Everything to know before hiring your crystal tent
8 practical answers to prepare your crystal tent hire: capacities, prices, materials, logistics.
The cost of hiring a crystal tent depends on several combined factors: the size (from 6 to 12 m wide, areas of 60 to 300 m²), the choice of walls (crystal PVC vs laminated toughened glass), the technical options (flooring, internal blinds, heating, air conditioning, drapes), the length of use and the access complexity of the site. As a guide, the ranges seen in 2026 for a turnkey service run from €5,000 to €10,000 excl. VAT for a medium size (100-150 guests) to €12,000-25,000 excl. VAT for the large sizes (200-300 guests), delivery and setup included. Bespoke response within 24 h.
The orangery has an opaque roof and a glazed façade: better thermal insulation and a classic "grand siècle" atmosphere. The crystal tent is fully transparent (roof included): a 360° panoramic view and a contemporary look. The crystal tent wins when the outdoor scenery (sea, vineyard, grounds, mountains) is part of the staging. The orangery wins when the historic building is itself the setting. Comparable budget.
Without ventilation or blinds, the greenhouse effect can make the interior uncomfortable in warm weather (above 28 °C outside). Side roller blinds, fans or a mobile air-conditioning system are usually added for summer events. Allow 10 to 20% of the structure budget for air conditioning on a large configuration.
At night, the interior brightness makes the space visible from outside — which creates a spectacular effect but removes privacy. For evening events (galas, private parties), internal drapes let you adjust this depending on the moment of the evening.
Crystal PVC is lighter, less expensive and allows quick removal — transparency is around 85% and stays excellent. Laminated toughened glass offers superior transparency (no yellowing over time) and a more architectural look, but the setup takes longer and the cost is higher (+30 to +50%).
Yes, provided suitable heating is in place (radiant flooring or forced-air heating modules). The transparency creates a magical effect in winter (snowy landscape, candles, garlands) as long as thermal insulation and condensation are well managed. A prior site survey is recommended to validate the heating sizing.
Ideally, allow 3 to 6 weeks to prepare your event with peace of mind and keep your choice of options and equipment. In high season (May to September) or for a wedding, book 6 to 12 months ahead. For urgent requests, our teams can step in within 48 to 72 h depending on availability and the complexity of the project.
Our catalogue covers every format: glass marquee and cathedral glass marquee (signature prestige), orangery (grand-style prestige), marquee from 5 to 20 m wide, nomadic stretch tent (Berber tent) from 50 to over 500 m², transparent crystal tent, silhouette tent (sailcloth), bamboo marquee, reception tipi, velum tent, arched tent, modular pagoda tents (3×3 m to 6×12 m), pop-up gazebos, folding tents, rooftop tents, decked-platform structures, canopies, as well as demountable halls, storage tents and large-span structures for B2B uses. Capacity from 20 to over 2,000 people.