Marquee hire
The marquee, the safe choice for large receptions: a generous, modular and comfortable volume to enhance your meals and your evenings.
Modular reception
Hire
Marquee
The marquee remains the safe choice for a seated meal, an elegant reception or a high-capacity premium format.
- Capacity
- 40 to 500 guests
- Budget
- €€€
Ideal for
Technical sheet
Chapiteaukey 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
- Width: 8 m, 10 m, 12 m, 15 m, 20 m
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- Length: modular in bays
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- Central masts: 4 m to 5 m
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- Options: windows, coloured bands, flooring
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When to choose it
Ideal if you want a structured, legible and comfortable format for a meal, a dance floor or a long reception.
Worth keeping in mind
Best chosen when comfort and full enclosure matter more than a very organic look.
Format catalogue
Technical specifications by format
Most requested formats. Each additional bay increases the area and the capacity. Indicative data, to be confirmed according to your site.
Format
Area
Capacity
Setup
Walls
8 × 12 m
96 m²
Up to 80 guests
3h
Included8 × 12 m
96 m²
Capacity
Up to 80 guests
Setup
3h
Walls
Included8 × 18 m
144 m²
Up to 120 guests
4h
Included8 × 18 m
144 m²
Capacity
Up to 120 guests
Setup
4h
Walls
Included10 × 21 m
210 m²
Up to 175 guests
5h
Included10 × 21 m
210 m²
Capacity
Up to 175 guests
Setup
5h
Walls
Included12 × 21 m
252 m²
Up to 210 guests
6h
Included12 × 21 m
252 m²
Capacity
Up to 210 guests
Setup
6h
Walls
Included15 × 24 m
360 m²
Up to 300 guests
7h
Included15 × 24 m
360 m²
Capacity
Up to 300 guests
Setup
7h
Walls
Included20 × 30 m
600 m²
Up to 500 guests
2 days
Included20 × 30 m
600 m²
Capacity
Up to 500 guests
Setup
2 days
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 chapiteau
The reception marquee is the most versatile event structure on the French market: it goes up on any ground, accepts every configuration (seated meal, standing cocktail, dance floor, stage, VIP lounge) and scales from 80 to 1,500 people by simply adding bays. Its opaque white PVC canvas guarantees full enclosure, effective thermal insulation and a clean, neutral, easily customisable interior. The wedding marquee is by far the most requested format in France for outdoor receptions, ahead of the stretch tent and the sailcloth silhouette tent: it offers excellent value for money, great configuration flexibility and comfort on a par with a permanent reception hall once dressed (flooring, lighting, ceiling lights, drapes). The cost of hiring a marquee for a wedding depends above all on the size (from 100 to 1,500 guests), the technical options (wooden flooring, heating, lighting, crystal walls, ceiling linings), the length of use, the service area and the access complexity of the site. As a guide, the ranges seen in 2026 for a turnkey service run from €3,000 to €5,000 excl. VAT for a 100-150 guest wedding (≈10×15 m) to €12,000-25,000 excl. VAT for large receptions of 400-600 guests (20×40 m) — each quote is still drawn up bespoke. Available across France (Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Lille, Nantes, Strasbourg, Bordeaux, Nice, Montpellier, Rennes…), the marquee is the most universal solution for a wedding, a seminar or a professional outdoor event.
Materials & construction
- 650 g/m² PVC canvas, white or ivory, M2 fire-retardant (EN 13501-1) — fully waterproof
- Extruded aluminium or galvanised steel structure: central poles of 4 to 5 m, modular 5 m bays
- Side walls: solid PVC, with panoramic windows or transparent crystal depending on the configuration
- Anchoring: tubular steel stakes (soft ground) or 250-500 kg concrete ballast (hard ground, car park, terrace)
- Options: floating wooden floor, underfloor or forced-air heating, suspended LED lighting, internal partitions, ceiling linings
- Standard sizes: 8×12 m, 10×15 m, 12×20 m, 15×30 m, 20×40 m (80 to 1,500 guests)
For which event?
Wedding & reception
The most requested format for weddings of 80 to 400 people. The rectangular space makes it easy to lay out round tables (of 8 or 10), the central dance floor and the DJ stage with no architectural constraints. With flooring, lighting and a ceiling lining, the level of finish rivals a permanent reception hall — often at a lower cost.
Seminar & corporate conference
For residential seminars or industry conferences, the marquee offers a flexible space (plenary meeting in the morning, breakout workshops in the afternoon, gala dinner in the evening) with no room-availability constraints. Common size: 15 × 24 m (300 people) to 20 × 40 m (600 people). Audiovisual equipment can be integrated (sound, video projection, air conditioning).
Corporate event & product launch
Product launch, roadshow, open day, client evening: the marquee goes up on a car park or company yard in 1 to 2 days and is customised with sets, a stage, lighting and brand signage. A premium staging format at the price of an operational event.
Gala & prestige evening
Charity gala, end-of-year party, brand anniversary, annual dinner: the dressed marquee becomes a staging showcase for 200 to 800 guests. Ceiling height and the absence of any intermediate pole leave room for sets, oversized plants, architectural lighting and hanging floral arrangements.
Festival & public event
Village fête, street market, music or food festival: the marquee offers a capacity of up to 1,500 people and goes up on grass or tarmac. Several marquees can be combined (bar area, stage, catering, VIP). Reduced rates for long durations (≥ 7 days).
Trade show & exhibition
B2B trade show, commercial fair, touring exhibition: the large-span marquee (up to 20-25 m wide with no pole) accommodates stands, circulation aisles and welcome areas without constraint. Can be combined with a modular large-span structure for very large shows (> 1,000 m²).
What to plan for
- Flat area required: slope tolerance ≤ 5% over the installation zone. Floating floor available for uneven ground.
- Lorry access: a lane of at least 3.5 m around the whole perimeter for the assembly convoy. A prior site survey is always carried out.
- Setup time: 3 h (8 × 12 m) to 1 week (30 × 50 m). Allow the day before to two days before for large capacities to leave time for decoration and catering.
- Authorisation: prior declaration to the town hall if the area exceeds 120 m² or the duration exceeds 3 months. BVCTS certificate of conformity provided on request for ERP venues.
- Safety: a regulatory clearance of at least 6 m around the structure for fire evacuation. Emergency exits sized according to capacity.
- Wind: structures tested to EN 13782 for 75 to 100 km/h depending on size. Reinforced anchoring available for exposed areas.
- Season: usable all year round with closed walls + heating. Thermal comfort of 18-22 °C from November to March.
FAQ
The price of hiring a marquee for a wedding depends on the size, the options chosen (flooring, heating, lighting, ceiling linings, crystal walls), the length of use and the site logistics (lorry access, distance, ground). As a guide, the ranges seen in 2026 for a turnkey service (delivery, setup and takedown included): €3,000 to €5,000 excl. VAT for a 100-150 guest wedding (≈10×15 m), €7,000 to €12,000 excl. VAT for 250-300 guests, €12,000 to €25,000 excl. VAT for 400-600 guests (large 20×40 m sizes). The final quote is bespoke and drawn up within 24 h once the date, location and capacity are received.
For a seated wedding of 100 guests with a dance floor: allow 2 m²/person minimum, i.e. 200 m² (10×20 m). If you want more comfort (bar area, lounge zone, photo booth), plan for 250 m² (12×20 m). For a standing cocktail, 120 m² is enough (1.2 m²/person).
For a seated meal with a dance floor: 300 m² minimum (2 m²/person). The 12 × 24 m (288 m²) or 12 × 27 m (324 m²) size is common for 150 people in comfort. For a standing cocktail, 180 m² (1.2 m²/person) is enough. Our team will size the structure precisely to your floor plan and your caterer.
Allow 2 m²/guest for a seated meal and 1.2 m²/guest for a cocktail. For 200 seated people: 400 m² (15×27 m). For 300 people: 600 m² (20×30 m). For 500 people: 1,000 m² (20×50 m or several combined bays). Beyond 600 guests, a prior technical study is always carried out.
The marquee is a classic space with central poles, ideal for seated dinners and large capacities (up to 500 guests). It closes off completely, insulates well and offers upmarket comfort once dressed. The stretch tent has a more contemporary, organic silhouette, perfect for cocktails and free-style receptions, at more modest capacities (up to 200 guests). The marquee wins for very large capacities and balanced budgets; the stretch tent for a relaxed "feet in the garden" wedding with a freer style.
Marquees are tested to the EN 13782 standard for winds of 75 to 100 km/h depending on the size. If a storm is forecast, reinforced anchoring can be added or the side walls taken down to reduce wind load. The technical file and the test report are available on request for ERP declarations.
Yes, it is one of the most common configurations for corporate events. Concrete ballast of 250 to 500 kg replaces the usual stakes. The floating floor delivers the same underfoot comfort as an indoor room, even on tarmac or uneven paving.
The time depends on the size: 3 to 6 hours for a small marquee (8×12 m, 100 guests), 1 to 2 days for a medium size (15×24 m, 300 guests), up to a week for a large professional marquee (30×50 m, 1,500 guests). Our teams usually work the day before or two days before to leave time for decoration, the caterer and the sound/lighting providers.
Yes. With closed walls and a suitable heating system (forced-air or radiant), a marquee maintains 18 to 22 °C down to 0 °C outside, or even below. For a Christmas wedding or an end-of-year party, the thermal comfort matches a permanent reception hall. Heating quote included in our winter packages.
For a temporary installation (< 3 months) and under 120 m², no permit is required in most municipalities. Beyond that: a prior declaration to the town hall. For public-access ERP venues, a BVCTS certificate of conformity and a technical file for the structure are provided on request. Our team supports you with the administrative procedures.
Réalisations
Réalisations récentes across France
Un aperçu concret de nos installations, du dîner privé aux événements à forte capacité.
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Crystal twin-pitch wedding — landscaped estate
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Twin-pitch reception
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Lit evening under pop-up gazebos — private château
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Orangery reception — venue with character
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Enclosable stretch-tent wedding at the château
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Our team supports event organisers across France with a complete tent hire offer chapiteau. The marquee is the benchmark reception structure: enclosed, modular and available in several widths, it works equally well for a seated meal for 60 people or a gala dinner for 250 guests. Its rigidity, its capacity for interior dressing and its level of enclosure make it the most versatile solution for safeguarding an outdoor reception. 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 chapiteau formats
We offer marquees from 5 m to 20 m wide, modular in length, with several levels of finish: standard white canvas, ivory canvas, interior lining and transparent or printed walls.
Every configuration includes the options needed for operation: raised flooring, room lighting, underfloor or warm-air heating, a bar and dedicated service areas.
We confirm the compatibility between the usable surface area, heavy-goods access for transport and the setup timescales to guarantee operation that matches the event schedule.
Prices and budget for chapiteau hire
The price of a marquee depends mainly on the surface area (length x width), the hire duration and the technical options chosen: flooring, lighting, heating and interior dressing.
A bare marquee of medium size falls within a defined range, but the total cost rises quickly with operational equipment. We itemise every line so the quote is clear and free of surprises.
For a tent hire service chapiteau in France, you receive a full estimate within 24 h including delivery, setup, takedown and logistics coordination.
Setup, installation and logistics for chapiteau
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 marquee requires lorry access, level or slightly sloping ground and a clear perimeter around the structure. We assess these constraints during the preliminary technical site visit.
Anchoring is carried out according to the nature of the ground: stakes, ballast or fixings on concrete. The final check before opening to the public covers stability, access points and the operation of the equipment.
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Dedicated adviser
A dedicated project manager for your project chapiteau
Confirm the feasibility, the installation schedule and the technical constraints of your site. Reply within 24 h, with no obligation.
Design your event in 3D
Compose your tent and its layout, with an instant interactive plan.
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 & devis 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 a tent in France
7 practical answers to prepare your tent-hire project and organise your event with peace of mind.
En haute saison (mai à septembre, surtout pour les mariages), nous recommandons de réserver 4 à 6 mois à l'avance pour avoir le choix complet du catalogue. En basse saison ou pour les événements corporate, 4 à 8 semaines suffisent généralement. Pour les projets urgents, nous évaluons les disponibilités au cas par cas et envoyons un devis détaillé sous 24h avec un plan d'exécution réaliste.
Notre catalogue couvre tous les formats : tente verrière et verrière cathédrale (prestige signature), orangerie (prestige grand siècle), chapiteau de 5 à 20 m de large, tente stretch nomade (tente berbère) de 50 à plus de 500 m², tente cristal transparente, tente silhouette (sailcloth), chapiteau bambou, tipi de réception, tente vélum, tente arquée, pagodes modulaires (3×3 m à 6×12 m), barnums, tentes pliantes, tentes rooftop, structures sur pont boisée, auvents, ainsi que hangars démontables, tentes de stockage et grands volumes pour les usages B2B. Capacité d'accueil de 20 à plus de 2 000 personnes.
Nous intervenons dans toute la France, avec une couverture prioritaire sur les grandes agglomérations (Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, Nantes, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Lille, Nice…) et leurs périphéries dans un rayon de 50 km. Le transport et la coordination logistique sont intégrés dans chaque devis, sans frais cachés.
Oui. Nos prestations incluent systématiquement la livraison, le montage sécurisé par une équipe de techniciens professionnels, et le démontage en fin d'événement. Le devis détaille les trois postes séparément pour une lecture claire. Chaque étape est planifiée en amont avec votre lieu et vos prestataires (traiteur, décorateur, DJ).
En ordre de grandeur, comptez entre 15 et 40 € HT/m² pour la structure installée selon la gamme. Un événement privé de 80 à 120 personnes se situe généralement entre 2 000 et 5 500 €, un projet corporate de 150 à 250 personnes entre 4 500 et 12 000 €, et un grand événement type festival au-dessus de 12 000 €. Le tarif final dépend du type de structure, de la durée, des options (plancher, éclairage, chauffage) et de la saison.
Pour un événement de 100 invités, les fourchettes habituelles sont : 1 800 à 3 800 € pour un cocktail debout (80-110 m²), 2 500 à 6 000 € pour un repas assis sous chapiteau (120-150 m²), 3 500 à 8 000 € avec piste de danse et bar (150-180 m²), et 4 000 à 10 000 € pour une tente transparente premium. Le tarif inclut structure, transport, montage et démontage. Les options (plancher bois, éclairage, chauffage, habillage textile) sont chiffrées séparément.
Pour un mariage de 100 invités, la surface dépend du format : cocktail debout 80 à 110 m², repas assis 120 à 150 m², repas avec piste de danse et bar 150 à 180 m², configuration premium avec lounge 180 à 220 m². Un chapiteau de 10×15 m ou 10×18 m couvre la plupart des configurations standard. Nous établissons un plan d'implantation avec tables, flux de service, DJ, bar et zones techniques avant signature du devis.