Nomadic stretch tent hire
The nomad stretch tent — or Berber tent — wraps your venue in an organic, contemporary silhouette, for cocktails and weddings with bohemian charm.
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Hire
Free-standing Stretch Tent
The stretch tent is designed for venues with character, open-air cocktails and receptions that want a more contemporary silhouette.
- Capacity
- 30 to 200 guests
- Budget
- €€€
Ideal for
Technical sheet
Tente Stretch Nomadekey 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
Particularly well suited to venues with character, gardens and formats where the look of the canvas is part of the experience.
Worth keeping in mind
Less relevant if you primarily want a fully enclosed volume or a very classic seated-meal look.
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 1.5 m of clearance on every side (2.5 m to work comfortably).
Format
Area
Capacity
Walls
6 × 6 m
site 9 × 9 m
36 m²
30 seated · 48 standing
6 × 6 m
36 m²
site 9 × 9 m
Capacity
30 seated · 48 standing
Walls
5 × 10 m
site 8 × 13 m
50 m²
41 seated · 66 standing
5 × 10 m
50 m²
site 8 × 13 m
Capacity
41 seated · 66 standing
Walls
6 × 10 m
decking 120 m² · site 9 × 13 m
60 m²
50 seated · 80 standing
6 × 10 m
60 m²
decking 120 m² · site 9 × 13 m
Capacity
50 seated · 80 standing
Walls
6 × 12 m
decking 120 m² · site 9 × 15 m
72 m²
60 seated · 96 standing
6 × 12 m
72 m²
decking 120 m² · site 9 × 15 m
Capacity
60 seated · 96 standing
Walls
7.5 × 10 m
decking 90 m² · site 10.5 × 13 m
75 m²
62 seated · 100 standing
7.5 × 10 m
75 m²
decking 90 m² · site 10.5 × 13 m
Capacity
62 seated · 100 standing
Walls
7.5 × 10.5 m
decking 90 m² · site 10.5 × 13.5 m
78.8 m²
65 seated · 105 standing
7.5 × 10.5 m
78.8 m²
decking 90 m² · site 10.5 × 13.5 m
Capacity
65 seated · 105 standing
Walls
10 × 10 m
site 13 × 13 m
100 m²
83 seated · 133 standing
10 × 10 m
100 m²
site 13 × 13 m
Capacity
83 seated · 133 standing
Walls
10 × 15 m
site 13 × 18 m · 2 load-bearing masts
150 m²
125 seated · 200 standing
10 × 15 m
150 m²
site 13 × 18 m · 2 load-bearing masts
Capacity
125 seated · 200 standing
Walls
10.5 × 15 m
site 13.5 × 18 m
157.5 m²
131 seated · 210 standing
10.5 × 15 m
157.5 m²
site 13.5 × 18 m
Capacity
131 seated · 210 standing
Walls
10 × 20 m
site 13 × 23 m
200 m²
166 seated · 266 standing
10 × 20 m
200 m²
site 13 × 23 m
Capacity
166 seated · 266 standing
Walls
10 × 25 m
site 13 × 28 m
250 m²
208 seated · 333 standing
10 × 25 m
250 m²
site 13 × 28 m
Capacity
208 seated · 333 standing
Walls
15 × 20 m
site 18 × 23 m
300 m²
250 seated · 400 standing
15 × 20 m
300 m²
site 18 × 23 m
Capacity
250 seated · 400 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 stretch nomade
The stretch tent — also called a nomad tent or Berber tent — is an event structure made of bi-elastic polyester fabric tensioned on adjustable poles. It hugs the irregularities of the ground and the site thanks to its multiple anchor points and its stretch fabric. Its contemporary silhouette, with organic curves and characteristic peaks, makes it a strong visual signature, particularly suited to venues with character and to receptions that want to move away from the standard look. In high demand for outdoor weddings, corporate cocktails and premium festivals, hiring a stretch tent combines three rare strengths: installation possible on almost any type of site (garden, terrace, sloping ground, seaside, wine estate), an aesthetic that fits naturally into ceremony photos and gradual scaling by capacity — from 30 to 250 guests without changing product family. On the budget side, the cost of hiring a stretch tent always depends on the size, the technical options (flooring, heating, lighting, side walls), the length of use, the travel distance and the site constraints. As a guide, the ranges seen in 2026 for a turnkey service (delivery, setup and takedown included) sit between €2,000 and €4,000 excl. VAT for a cocktail configuration (60-100 guests, ~100 m²) and between €5,000 and €12,000 excl. VAT for a seated reception of 150 to 250 guests — each quote is then drawn up bespoke.
Materials & construction
- Bi-elastic Lycra/polyester canvas, waterproof, UV resistance (EN 12216), M2 fire rating
- Colours available: white, cream, sand, pearl grey, terracotta (depending on the provider)
- Telescopic aluminium poles: height 2 to 6 m depending on anchor point and configuration
- Multiple anchors: 60 to 80 cm steel stakes, straps, concrete ballast depending on the type of base
- Options: integrated string lights, sheer side walls, wooden flooring, radiant heating
- Covered areas: from 50 m² (single configuration) to 300 m² (multiple linked canvases)
- Standard sizes: 12 sizes from 6 × 6 m to 15 × 20 m (36 to 300 m²) — 5, 6, 7.5, 10, 10.5, 15 m spans, 30 to 250 guests at a seated meal
For which event?
Open-air wedding
The stretch tent is a benchmark for weddings in gardens, estates, vineyards or Provençal farmhouses. Its undulating silhouette creates a naturally photogenic setting that fits into wedding photos without overwhelming the venue. Common sizes for 80-150 cocktail guests: 100 to 150 m²; for a seated dinner of 100 guests: 180 to 220 m².
Cocktail & corporate party
Open at the sides, the stretch tent creates a welcoming, airy covered space. Its organic shapes invite people to move around, under and through the structure — ideal for client cocktails, launch parties and after-work events where freedom of movement matters more than a classic seated format.
Festival & creative event
Event agencies favour the stretch tent for premium festivals, brand pop-ups and creative events: it adapts to unusual configurations (corners, sloping ground, staging integration) that rectangular structures cannot cover. Ideal for a VIP stage, a central bar or a dressed backstage area.
Birthday & private party
40th or 50th birthday, family gathering, summer party: the open stretch tent turns a large garden into a reception venue without spoiling it. 80 m² for 50 cocktail guests, 120 m² for a seated dinner of 60. Combined with staged lighting, it keeps the party going late into the night.
Venue with character
Farmhouse, bastide, ruined château, renovated farm, wine estate: the stretch tent respects the look of the place without overwhelming it. It sits in a corner of the garden, under a tree, along a wall or overhanging a terrace with no stylistic clash, where a classic marquee would impose a volume foreign to the site.
Outdoor seminar & team building
Country seminar, team day, VIP hospitality at a sporting event: the nomadic stretch tent dresses an open-air workspace with a contemporary signature. Paired with lounge furniture and supporting facilities (technical pop-up gazebo, toilet units), it replaces a conventional seminar room.
What to plan for
- Uneven ground accepted: the elastic canvas compensates for slopes and changes in level up to a 15% slope — an exclusive advantage over a marquee or pop-up gazebo.
- Anchoring: several points required (stakes, trees, walls, existing structure). To be validated during a prior site survey.
- Wind: the aerodynamic shape suits exposed sites — take prevailing winds into account for the orientation. Resistance tested up to 60-80 km/h in standard configuration.
- Waterproofing: the canvas is waterproof but an open configuration can let water in from the side in strong wind. Provide optional side walls for wet seasons.
- Season: usable from April to October in open configuration. In winter, add closed side walls and radiant heating to maintain 18-20 °C down to 0 °C outside.
- Setup time: 2 to 6 h depending on size. Configuration flexibility possible up to the day before — an advantage for organisers who adjust the capacity late.
- Takedown: 1 to 3 h, possible the same evening as the event or the next morning depending on site constraints.
Réalisations
Réalisations récentes across France
Un aperçu concret de nos installations, du dîner privé aux événements à forte capacité.
Enclosable stretch-tent wedding at the château
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Lounge evening under a lycra sail — patio
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Crystal twin-pitch wedding — landscaped estate
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Twin-pitch reception — open air
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Orangery reception — venue with character
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Grand banquet under an arched marquee
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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 stretch nomade. The stretch tent — also known as a nomadic stretch tent or Berber tent — stands out for its tensioned fabric and angled poles, which give it an organic, recognisable and highly photogenic silhouette. A descendant of traditional Berber tents, this contemporary Berber tent is designed for places with character, gardens, rural estates and spaces where the structure itself should be part of the visual experience. 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 stretch nomade formats
Our nomadic stretch tents — also known as Berber tents — are available in several surface areas, from 50 m² to more than 500 m², with the option to connect several modules for large receptions.
Standard configurations include foldable side walls, raised flooring, indirect lighting and, depending on the season, radiant heating or a discreet convector heater.
We select the model and the layout of the poles according to the site's topography and the number of guests, to maximise how clearly the structure reads within the landscape.
Prices and budget for tente stretch nomade hire
The price of a stretch tent varies according to the surface area, the number of poles, the walls chosen and the season. Summer configurations without heating remain more affordable; premium formats with flooring and interior dressing move up the range.
Every quote includes transport, setup, takedown and the basic equipment. Technical options are priced separately for a line-by-line view.
For a tent hire service stretch nomade in France, you receive a full estimate within 24 h including delivery, setup, takedown and logistics coordination.
Setup, installation and logistics for tente stretch nomade
Our teams handle the installation and delivery across the whole country, with a precise schedule agreed in advance with your reception venue.
Putting up a stretch tent requires ground anchor points distributed according to the pole configuration. We adapt the anchoring system to the nature of the ground: stakes on grass, ballast on a terrace or tarmac.
Setup is carried out by a team of 2 to 4 technicians depending on the surface area, taking from a few hours to a full day. Takedown follows the same protocol to protect the site.
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Dedicated adviser
A dedicated project manager for your project tente stretch nomade
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 free-standing stretch tent
10 practical answers to prepare your free-standing stretch tent hire: capacities, prices, materials, logistics.
There is no fixed list price: each quote is bespoke and based on six main factors — the size of the structure (50 to 300 m²), the technical options (wooden flooring, heating, lighting, side walls), the length of use (1 day vs weekend vs week), the travel distance and the access complexity of the site (lorry, ground, slope), the season and availability. As a guide, the ranges seen in 2026 for a turnkey service run from €2,000 to €4,000 excl. VAT for a 60-100 guest cocktail (~100 m²) to €5,000-12,000 excl. VAT for a seated reception of 150-250 guests. For an accurate response within 24 h, let us know your date, location and estimated capacity.
For a standing cocktail of 100 guests, allow 80 to 100 m² (10×10 m). For a seated dinner of 100, plan for 180 to 220 m² (around 10×20 m), with room for the tables, circulation and a bar/buffet area. For 100 people in a mixed format (cocktail then dinner), 150 m² is usually enough.
Standard configurations range from 30 to 250 people depending on the area. Beyond that, several canvases can be joined to reach 300-400 guests. Very large sizes (> 300 m²) require a specific quote and a technical study of the site.
The stretch tent has a more contemporary, organic silhouette, ideal for cocktails and free-style receptions at modest capacities (up to 200 guests). The marquee is a classic space with central poles, better suited to seated dinners and large capacities (up to 500 guests). The stretch tent hugs venues with character; the marquee imposes its volume but offers more enclosed comfort.
The two terms often refer to the same family of products: a fabric tent tensioned on adjustable poles with multiple anchor points. "Berber tent" refers to the inspiration of the nomadic tents of the Maghreb (curved shapes, a sense of travel). "Stretch tent" emphasises the elasticity of the fabric. In use, they are the same structures.
Yes, the elastic polyester canvas is waterproof. In a semi-open configuration (without side walls), rain can come in at an angle in strong wind. Side walls in sheer or solid canvas can be added to ensure complete protection.
Yes, provided you add closed side walls and a suitable heating system (radiant or forced-air). Well equipped, a stretch tent maintains an indoor temperature of 18-20 °C down to 0 °C outside. For winter weddings and corporate Christmas parties, it is a fashionable alternative to permanent venues.
Setup takes 2 to 6 h depending on the size (80 to 250 m²). For very large sizes or several joined canvases, allow a full day. Our teams usually work the day before the event to leave time for decoration. Takedown 1 to 3 h after the end of the service.
Yes, it is one of its key advantages. The elastic canvas absorbs unevenness up to a 15% slope that rigid structures (marquee, pop-up gazebo) cannot cover. A site survey is recommended for ground with a significant gradient or where trees can be used as anchor points.
Yes. The stretch tent is increasingly used for brand events (pop-ups, showrooms, product launches, client evenings) because its contemporary silhouette is photographed and shared spontaneously. It suits both an 80-guest client cocktail and a 200-person corporate party.