Folding tent hire
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Folding Tent
The folding tent (or folding gazebo) is an auxiliary structure with an aluminium frame and PVC canvas, set up in a few minutes. Ideal for stands, markets, welcome points, retail promotions and short events, it brings speed and flexibility — without reaching the standing of a stretch tent or crystal tent on reception events.
- Capacity
- 10 to 80 guests
- Budget
- €
Ideal for
Technical sheet
Tente Pliantekey 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.
Technical specifications
- Standard sizes: 3×3, 3×4.5, 3×6, 4×4, 4×8, 6×6, 6×12 m
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- Structure: anodised hexagonal aluminium
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- Canvas: PVC 300 to 500 g/m² (M2 fire-retardant)
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- Headroom: 2m to 2.8m
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- Walls: 1 to 4 walls optional, windows possible
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- Wind resistance: 50 to 80 km/h (ballasting essential)
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When to choose it
An excellent solution for short, flexible needs: weekly market, local fair, sporting event, retail promotion, queue management, info point, contingency. Several tents can be joined to create a gallery.
Worth keeping in mind
Not to be confused with a reception tent: the folding tent has neither the stability nor the look of a stretch tent or a marquee. For a wedding or a high-end event, go for fixed structures. Ballasting is essential (50 to 80 kg per leg minimum).
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
3 × 3 m
9 m²
5 to 10 guests
Optional3 × 3 m
9 m²
Capacity
5 to 10 guests
Walls
Optional3 × 4,5 m
13,5 m²
8 to 12 guests
Optional3 × 4,5 m
13,5 m²
Capacity
8 to 12 guests
Walls
Optional3 × 6 m
18 m²
10 to 18 guests
Optional3 × 6 m
18 m²
Capacity
10 to 18 guests
Walls
Optional4 × 4 m
16 m²
8 to 14 guests
Optional4 × 4 m
16 m²
Capacity
8 to 14 guests
Walls
Optional4 × 8 m
32 m²
20 to 28 guests
Optional4 × 8 m
32 m²
Capacity
20 to 28 guests
Walls
Optional6 × 6 m
36 m²
25 to 32 guests
Optional6 × 6 m
36 m²
Capacity
25 to 32 guests
Walls
Optional6 × 12 m
72 m²
50 to 70 guests
Optional6 × 12 m
72 m²
Capacity
50 to 70 guests
Walls
OptionalIndicative capacities, variable depending on the configuration (stage, bar, dance floor).
Compliance & safetyView certifications and technical specifications
70 km/h
Résistance vent
M2
Classification feu toile
CE
Marquage européen
550 g/m²
Grammage toile
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 pliante
The professional folding gazebo is the quickest structure on the market to deploy: an aluminium frame that unfolds in a few minutes with 2 people, sizes from 3 × 3 m to 6 × 12 m, ideal for markets, temporary fairs, mobile sales points, sports stands, short-term welcome areas and operational events that need express setup and takedown. Unlike the classic pop-up gazebo, which is built from assembled parts, the folding gazebo opens out concertina-style — a decisive advantage for multi-site operations or events where setup time is critical. The cost of hiring a folding gazebo depends on the size, the length of use (day, weekend, week), the side walls chosen and the customisation (valance printing). As a guide, the ranges seen in 2026 run from €100 to €300 excl. VAT per day for a 3 × 3 m to 4.5 × 3 m size, to €300-600 excl. VAT per day for the large 3 × 6 m to 6 × 12 m sizes, delivery included within the Île-de-France.
Materials & construction
- Lightweight anodised aluminium frame — concertina folding
- PVC canvas 600 g/m², M2 fire-rated, waterproof
- Removable side walls: solid, with windows or crystal depending on the configuration
- Telescopic legs with height adjustment (2 to 2.5 m)
- Integrated carry bag or trolley for the lightweight models
- Options: printed valance (brand guidelines), string lights, integrated counter
For which event?
Market & mobile sales
For mobile traders, Christmas markets, food trucks and seasonal product sales, the folding gazebo unfolds in a few minutes on each arrival on site. Daily setup and takedown with no constraints.
Pop-up shop & temporary store
For pop-up stores, retail events and short-lived brand activations, the folding gazebo provides a professional sales setting with graphic branding of the valance and integrated signage.
Sports event & refreshment point
At a trail race, triathlon, cycling race or multi-point event, the folding gazebo quickly equips the welcome, timing, refreshment and prize-giving areas. Lightweight and transportable in a standard van.
Professional trade-show stand
For exhibitors at small B2B trade shows or regional fairs, the folding gazebo customised with a printed valance creates a professional stand on a contained budget, transportable from one event to the next.
What to plan for
- Ground: all types accepted (grass, tarmac, paving slab, earth). Anchoring with water or sand ballast or stakes depending on the ground type.
- Wind: holds up to 60 to 70 km/h when anchored. Preventive takedown beyond that.
- Deployment time: 5 to 15 minutes with 2 people depending on size, with no specialist tools.
- Transport: compact once folded (integrated bag or trolley). Compatible with a standard van.
- Customisation: valance printed by screen or sublimation depending on volume, lead time 2 to 3 weeks before the event.
Réalisations
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Our team supports event organisers across France with a complete tent hire offer pliante. Our approach is centred on the practical realities of the site: access constraints, ground conditions, seasonality, local regulations and expectations around installation quality. 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 pliante formats
Our fleet includes marquees, stretch tents, orangeries, reception tipis, pagoda tents and technical pop-up gazebos to address different event scenarios across France.
Each model can be configured with professional options: flooring, lighting, heating, side lining, furniture and dedicated service areas.
We systematically check the compatibility between capacity, siting constraints and setup lead times to ensure smooth operation.
Prices and budget for tente pliante hire
Prices depend on the floor area, the technical options, the duration and the site access constraints. We provide detailed, line-by-line quotes for a clear reading of the costs.
For a tent hire service pliante in France, you receive a full estimate within 24 h including delivery, setup, takedown and logistics coordination.
Setup, installation and logistics for tente pliante
Our teams handle the installation and delivery across the whole country, with a precise schedule agreed in advance with your reception venue.
The setup is carried out by experienced technicians, with a final check before opening to the public. The takedown is then scheduled to limit the impact on the site and ensure a clean reinstatement.
Advice on choosing and hiring your tente pliante
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Dedicated adviser
A dedicated project manager for your project tente pliante
This is a light, ancillary shelter — most often set up alongside a main structure. We work on complete receptions, usually from around 80 guests and 120 m² of structure. Tell us about your project anyway: we'll say straight away whether we're the right fit.
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 folding tent
8 practical answers to prepare your folding tent hire: capacities, prices, materials, logistics.
The folding gazebo opens out concertina-style in a few minutes with 2 people — no assembly. The classic pop-up gazebo is built from separate parts (poles + canvas) in 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on size. The folding gazebo is faster and easier to transport; the pop-up gazebo is sturdier and cheaper per m² on large sizes. The folding gazebo wins when setup time matters; the pop-up gazebo when floor area or duration comes first.
The price depends on the size, the duration (day, weekend, week), the walls chosen and the customisation. As a guide, the ranges seen in 2026 run from €100 to €300 excl. VAT per day for a 3×3 m to 4.5×3 m size, to €300-600 excl. VAT per day for the large 3×6 m to 6×12 m sizes. For multi-day hires or a fleet of several units, reduced rates apply.
Yes — the roof valance and the walls take screen or dye-sublimation printing. Production lead time: 2 to 3 weeks before the event. For exhibitor fleets or repeat orders, a purchase option with permanent branding is available.
The PVC canvas is waterproof and the structure holds up to 60-70 km/h when anchored. Beyond that, preventive takedown is recommended. For events with significant weather risk or long duration (> 3 days), a heavy pop-up gazebo or a marquee is safer.
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.