Canopy hire
The canopy intelligently extends your existing spaces, creating an elegant, functional airlock or welcome area.
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Canopy
The canopy is useful for creating a covered extension, an airlock, a cocktail space or a buffer zone that intelligently extends an existing venue.
- Capacity
- Auxiliary area
- Budget
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Technical sheet
Auventkey 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
Ideal when you already have an anchor point or a building and want to add a discreet but functional cover.
Worth keeping in mind
It is not the best option if you want a complete main structure to host the entire event.
Format catalogue
Technical specifications by format
The canopy attaches to an existing building or another structure. Indicative dimensions — bespoke configurations available. Allow 0.5 m of clearance on every side (1 m to work comfortably).
Format
Area
Capacity
Walls
5 × 5 m
site 6 × 6 m
25 m²
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5 × 5 m
25 m²
site 6 × 6 m
Capacity
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Walls
Indicative capacities, variable depending on the configuration (stage, bar, dance floor).
Structure & materials
What you need to know about your auvent
The event canopy is a linear covering structure with a pitched roof, designed to extend an existing façade, create a welcome porch, shelter an entrance or cover a terrace. It combines a lightweight silhouette, discreet integration with the existing architecture and quick setup — typically 1 to 3 hours for standard sizes. It is the natural solution when you need to protect a threshold, create a covered waiting area or extend an indoor space outwards without installing a full structure. Widely used for corporate events (signposted welcome, reception exit), wedding evenings (welcome porch between car park and reception venue) and temporary commercial needs (restaurant terrace, Christmas market). The cost of hiring a canopy depends on the linear size, the options (side walls, lighting, radiant heating), the duration and the service area. As a guide, the ranges seen in 2026 run from €500 to €1,500 excl. VAT for a standard size of 3 to 6 linear metres, to €1,500-4,000 excl. VAT for the large sizes of 10 to 20 linear metres.
Materials & construction
- Aluminium or white lacquered steel frame
- PVC roof 650 g/m², white or ivory, M2 fire-rated, waterproof
- Width (projection): 3 to 6 m. Length (linear): 3 to 20 m, modular
- Height under the fascia: 2.30 to 2.80 m depending on the configuration
- Fixing: ground base plates + ballast, or direct fixing to the existing façade
- Options: removable side walls, integrated LED lighting, radiant heating, printed signage
- Standard size: 5 × 5 m (25 m²)
For which event?
Event welcome porch
For a corporate event or a wedding, the canopy creates a signposted welcome porch between the car park and the venue entrance. Guests are protected from the weather from the moment they arrive, which immediately enhances the organisation and signage of the event.
Shopfront extension
For a restaurant, bar or shop, the canopy extends the usable area outdoors without requiring planning permission for a temporary installation. Covering 6 to 12 linear metres over a terrace, it allows you to increase capacity without heavy investment.
Reception exit & drop-off
For weddings and galas, the canopy shelters the drop-off zone and the reception exit (cloakroom, guest set-down, late departure). Ideal alongside a marquee or main structure to smooth arrivals and departures without exposing guests to the weather.
Christmas market & temporary stand
For Christmas markets, seasonal markets and temporary stands on public squares, the canopy creates a covered projection that is quick to deploy and demountable at the end of the season, with signage integrated into the event's brand guidelines.
What to plan for
- Ground: all types accepted. Fixing on ballasted base plates or façade anchoring depending on the site.
- Access: standard convoy, setup by 2 to 3 people in 1 to 3 hours.
- Wind: holds up to 60 to 80 km/h depending on anchoring. Preventive takedown beyond that.
- Weatherproofing: the PVC roof is waterproof, but the open sides let in driving rain in strong wind — add side walls if necessary.
- Regulations: no permit for a temporary installation under 3 months and under 20 linear metres on private land. To be confirmed with the town hall for public land.
Réalisations
Réalisations récentes across France
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Our team supports event organisers across France with a complete tent hire offer auvent. The canopy is the simplest and most direct welcome covering: it protects an entrance, a threshold or a transit zone without creating a heavy structure. It is essential for open-air events where the welcome for guests must be protected before they enter the main tent. 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 auvent formats
Our canopies are available in several lengths and depths, with white or beige fabric. They can be fixed directly to the main tent or put up independently on poles.
The models with side walls offer better protection in wind and rain. We select the model according to the orientation of the site and the level of protection expected.
Prices and budget for auvent hire
The canopy is one of the least expensive elements in the fleet. It is often included in the overall service or charged as an extra at a flat rate. We systematically include it in the overall quote.
For an event with several entrances or zones to cover, we offer a multi-canopy package with grouped logistics to optimise costs.
For a tent hire service auvent in France, you receive a full estimate within 24 h including delivery, setup, takedown and logistics coordination.
Setup, installation and logistics for auvent
Our teams handle the installation and delivery across the whole country, with a precise schedule agreed in advance with your reception venue.
Setting up a canopy is quick (under an hour) and can be carried out in parallel with the installation of the main tent. Anchoring is minimal: stakes or ballast depending on the ground.
We position the canopy in keeping with the welcome flows and the guest circulation plan, in coordination with the venue manager.
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Dedicated adviser
A dedicated project manager for your project auvent
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 canopy
8 practical answers to prepare your canopy hire: capacities, prices, materials, logistics.
The price depends on the linear size (3 to 20 m), the options (side walls, lighting, heating), the length of use and the service area. As a guide, the ranges seen in 2026 run from €500 to €1,500 excl. VAT for a standard size of 3 to 6 linear metres, to €1,500-4,000 excl. VAT for the large sizes of 10 to 20 linear metres, delivery and setup included. For multi-day or long-term hires (seasonal restaurant terrace), reduced rates apply on quotation.
Yes, in most cases — fixing with steel base plates or chemical anchors depending on the nature of the façade. A fixing study is carried out during the prior site survey. For listed buildings or jointly owned blocks, prior approval from the building manager or the Bâtiments de France is required depending on the configuration.
1 to 3 hours for standard sizes (3 to 10 linear metres) with 2 to 3 people. For large sizes (15-20 linear metres) or complex façade fixings, allow half a day. Takedown 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Yes — the PVC roof is fully waterproof. The sides, however, are open by default: in driving rain with strong wind, water can come in from the side. Side walls in sheer drape or solid canvas can be added as an option to guarantee complete weatherproofing.
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.