Arched tent hire
The arched tent unfolds a continuous, fluid volume, perfect for your receptions and large-scale professional events.
Continuous volume
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Arched Tent
The arched tent gives a more continuous, more fluid read of the volume, useful for receptions or professional formats seeking a clear, stable envelope.
- Capacity
- Medium to large
- Budget
- €€€€
Ideal for
Technical sheet
Tente Arquéekey 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
A good option to create a main volume that is simple to read, with natural circulation and a more contemporary result.
Worth keeping in mind
Less distinctive than a signature structure if the main goal is the venue's visual wow factor.
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.
Format
Area
Capacity
Walls
10 × 10 m
100 m²
Jusqu'à 85 pers.
Included10 × 10 m
100 m²
Capacity
Jusqu'à 85 pers.
Walls
Included10 × 15 m
150 m²
Up to 120 guests
Included10 × 15 m
150 m²
Capacity
Up to 120 guests
Walls
Included10 × 20 m
200 m²
Jusqu'à 165 pers.
Included10 × 20 m
200 m²
Capacity
Jusqu'à 165 pers.
Walls
Included15 × 25 m
375 m²
Jusqu'à 310 pers.
Included15 × 25 m
375 m²
Capacity
Jusqu'à 310 pers.
Walls
IncludedIndicative capacities, variable depending on the configuration (stage, bar, dance floor).
Compliance & safetyView certifications and technical specifications
100 km/h
Résistance vent
M2
Classification feu toile
CTS
Homologation
BVCTS
Registre sécurité
680 g/m²
Grammage toile
3 modes
Piquetage · Lestage · Façade
Standard market specifications. BVCTS register provided on request before the event.
Structure & materials
What you need to know about your tente arquée
The arched tent is a rectangular structure with a light curved roof — no central pole — that creates a continuous, flowing volume for up to 1,500 people. Its aluminium arched frame deploys an exceptional clear span for its budget, which makes it the natural solution for congresses, trade shows, conferences and village fêtes that need a large, neutral, clean and economically sensible volume. Where the classic marquee segments the space with its poles, the curved-roof marquee offers a completely clear flow.
Materials & construction
- Aluminium arched frame — clear span 8 to 30 m with no central pole
- 650 to 800 g/m² PVC canvas, white or ivory, M2 fire-rated
- Rigid side walls (sandwich panels) or soft walls (PVC) depending on configuration
- Height under the arch: 3 to 5 m, ridge height 5 to 7 m
- Anchoring: long-hold stakes or concrete ballast on a hard slab
- Options: technical flooring, suspended lighting, forced-air heating, three-phase power supply
For which event?
Congress & conference
For an industry congress or a professional conference of 200 to 800 participants, the arched tent offers a neutral, post-free volume, perfect for setting up a stage, a central screen and a plenary in theatre seating. The rectangular volume makes modular layout and guest circulation easy with no visual constraint.
Trade show & commercial fair
At a B2B trade show or a commercial fair, the absence of a central pole frees up the layout of stands in straight aisles and makes wayfinding signage easier. Common size: 15 × 25 m (375 m², 25 small stands) to 20 × 40 m (800 m², 60+ medium stands).
Village fête & public event
For a village fête, a jumble sale or a public municipal event, the arched tent combines large capacity (up to 1,500 people standing), quick setup and a controlled budget. It accepts long-duration use (7 to 30 days) with no major technical constraint.
B2B technical solution
For temporary industrial cover — site extension, seasonal overstock, replacement production line — the arched tent offers a clear span compatible with forklift trucks and a cost per m² significantly lower than a rigid demountable warehouse.
What to plan for
- Ground: flat ground essential, a concrete slab or stabilised ground recommended for the large spans and use over 7 days.
- Access: a heavy-goods track 3.5 m minimum, a manoeuvring area for unloading the roof modules.
- Setup time: 3 h (10 × 10 m) to 1 day (15 × 25 m). Faster than an equivalent pole marquee thanks to the absence of internal posts to level.
- Limits: the silhouette is more utilitarian than a prestige marquee or an orangery — best chosen for projects where function takes priority over visual effect.
- Regulations: ERP / CTS file from 100 people in a temporary public-access venue, BVCTS register provided on request.
Réalisations
Réalisations récentes across France
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Alternatives
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Our team supports event organisers across France with a complete tent hire offer arquée. The arched tent offers an arched roof rather than straight panels, which gives it a modern profile and increased resistance to wind and snow. It is suited to outdoor installations over long durations, events in exposed areas and uses that call for a robust structure with a decent level of finish. 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 arquée formats
Our arched tents are available in several widths (6 m to 15 m) with modular lengths. The options for side dressing, transparent walls and flooring are the same as the other tents in our fleet.
The structure can be fitted with heating, lighting and furniture according to the level of reception expected. The interior result is more industrial than that of a premium marquee, but remains functional and clean.
We recommend the arched tent for operational uses (storage, service, logistics) or for events where robustness takes priority over the aesthetic level.
Prices and budget for tente arquée hire
The price of the arched tent is generally lower than that of a marquee of the same surface area: the structure is simpler and the setup quicker. It offers good value for non-premium uses.
The technical options are priced at the same level as the other structures. We recommend making trade-offs on the walls and the flooring according to the use and the season.
For a tent hire service arquée in France, you receive a full estimate within 24 h including delivery, setup, takedown and logistics coordination.
Setup, installation and logistics for tente arquée
Our teams handle the installation and delivery across the whole country, with a precise schedule agreed in advance with your reception venue.
Setting up an arched tent is quicker than a marquee: the arched modules assemble in a linear way and do not require a central pole. The setup time is reduced for an equivalent surface area.
Anchoring is carried out with ballasting or staking systems depending on the ground. The arched tent tolerates installation on slightly uneven ground better than a marquee with a flat base.
Advice on choosing and hiring your tente arquée
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Dedicated adviser
A dedicated project manager for your project tente arquée
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 arched tent
8 practical answers to prepare your arched tent hire: capacities, prices, materials, logistics.
The classic marquee has one or more central poles that limit the interior layout but allow high ridge heights. The arched tent has an arched roof with no internal pole, which fully frees up circulation and makes it easy to lay out stands or seated plenaries. On the other hand, its silhouette is more utilitarian and less "reception".
Sizes run from 10 × 10 m (80 guests) to 20 × 50 m (1,500 guests). At a standing cocktail, count 1.2 m² per person; for a seated meal with a stage, 2 m² per person; for a theatre-style plenary, 1 m² per person. Beyond 1,500 people, you move to a large-span structure.
Possible but not ideal — the silhouette is more utilitarian than that of a marquee, an orangery or a glass marquee. For a wedding that wants a prestige result, we steer instead towards the marquee (similar volume, more elegant silhouette), the orangery or the glass marquee. The arched tent remains relevant for a large-capacity village wedding on a contained budget.
Booking lead time: 4 to 8 weeks in the standard season, 3 to 5 months for capacities > 500 people in the high season. On budget, the arched tent sits in the mid range (€€), generally 20 to 30% cheaper than an equivalent marquee thanks to the simplicity of assembly. As a guide, the ranges seen in 2026 for a turnkey service: €4,000 to €8,000 excl. VAT for a medium size (200-400 guests, 10×12 m to 10×24 m), €10,000 to €18,000 excl. VAT for a large size (500-1,000 guests, 15×30 m to 20×40 m). Detailed response within 24 h.
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.
We operate across the whole of France, with priority coverage of the major conurbations (Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nantes, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Lille, Nice…) and their outskirts within a 50 km radius. Transport and logistics coordination are included in every quote, with no hidden costs.
Yes, setup and takedown are always handled by our professional teams and included in the service: you don't have to provide labour or coordinate hauliers. Only transport charges apply, depending on the distance and the volume of equipment, and they are stated clearly in your quote, with no surprises.