Vélum tent hire
The velum tent dresses the interior with an elegant textile drape, for dinners and galas with incomparable character.
Dressed interior
Hire
Vélum Tent
The velum tent suits projects seeking a more dressed read of the interior, with a feel that is more reception than pure technical structure.
- Capacity
- Seated reception
- Budget
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Ideal for
Technical sheet
Tente Vélumkey 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
To consider when the interior atmosphere, the feel under canvas and the quality of finish are essential for the event.
Worth keeping in mind
Best chosen for projects that commit to a higher level of finish and a more carefully staged setting.
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
4h
Pleated velum included8 × 12 m
96 m²
Capacity
Up to 80 guests
Setup
4h
Walls
Pleated velum included10 × 18 m
180 m²
Up to 150 guests
6h
Pleated velum included10 × 18 m
180 m²
Capacity
Up to 150 guests
Setup
6h
Walls
Pleated velum included12 × 21 m
252 m²
Up to 220 guests
7h30
Pleated velum included12 × 21 m
252 m²
Capacity
Up to 220 guests
Setup
7h30
Walls
Pleated velum included15 × 24 m
360 m²
Up to 300 guests
1 day
Pleated velum included15 × 24 m
360 m²
Capacity
Up to 300 guests
Setup
1 day
Walls
Pleated velum includedIndicative 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
500 g/m²
Grammage toile stretch
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 vélum
The vélum marquee is a marquee whose inner ceiling is dressed with a tensioned fabric drape — the vélum, a fabric ceiling lining — which radically changes how the space is perceived: the guest no longer sees the frame or the technical canvas, but a worked fabric sky that immediately reads as an upmarket reception hall. It is the option to favour when the interior look needs to work with refined staging (chandeliers, hanging floral arrangements, architectural lighting) rather than with the bare structure. A go-to format for gala dinners, prestige weddings with no glass budget and corporate events aiming for a "ballroom" finish.
Materials & construction
- Tensioned pleated fabric vélum — white, ivory or cream depending on the provider
- Aluminium or galvanised steel frame hidden by the vélum
- Outer PVC canvas 650 to 900 g/m², M2 / B1 fire-rated
- Height under the vélum: 3 to 4 m (slightly reduced vs the bare structure height)
- Compatible with chandeliers, hanging floral arrangements and integrated architectural lighting
- Options: wooden floor or black technical floor, coordinated side drapes, radiant heating integrated into the vélum
For which event?
Gala dinner & corporate event
For a gala dinner, an annual company event or an upmarket brand event, the vélum (fabric ceiling lining) immediately reads as a heritage banqueting hall, without the "marquee" effect that lowers the perceived standing. The interior finish sits well with carefully chosen furniture and staged lighting.
Prestige wedding without a glass budget
When the couple wants a prestige look without stretching to the budget of an orangery or a glass marquee, the vélum offers an excellent alternative: the interior finish stays very refined for around 30 to 40% less than an equivalent glass structure. Common size: 10 × 18 m (150 guests) to 15 × 24 m (300 guests).
Awards ceremony
For an industry awards ceremony, a charity gala or a foundation event, the vélum composes a setting that showcases the stage, the lectern and the guests of honour without a visible structure competing for attention.
Mixed corporate dinner with staging
For a mixed evening (cocktail + seated dinner + awards + party), the vélum supports genuine ceiling staging — chandeliers, falling drapes, soft video projection, architectural lighting — that a bare structure cannot carry visually.
What to plan for
- Ground: flat ground essential (slope < 4%). Flooring recommended to align the finish with the rest of the service.
- Access: 3.5 m minimum lane. The vélum is delivered separately and tensioned after the bare structure is assembled.
- Setup time: 4 h to 1 day depending on size — a little longer than a standard marquee owing to the tensioning of the vélum.
- Limits: the usable height is reduced by 30 to 50 cm compared with the bare structure. Not suited to very vertical staging (prefer the cathedral glass marquee).
- Maintenance: the vélum stains more easily than PVC canvas — protection needed during the catering and florist setup.
FAQ
A standard marquee leaves its inner frame and technical canvas on show — the result is neutral, even utilitarian. The vélum marquee is a marquee whose interior is dressed with a pleated fabric drape that hides the structure: the result becomes that of a genuine upmarket reception hall. The vélum costs 15 to 25% more but completely transforms how the event is perceived.
Yes, usually 30 to 40% cheaper than an equivalent orangery or glass marquee. The vélum gives a very refined interior finish without the cost of glass panels or architectural frames. It is the trade-off option for projects that want a prestige look on a contained budget.
Yes, but not directly from the vélum itself — the hangings are fixed to the underlying frame via specific anchor points. The vélum is then fitted around them. The set designer or the florist must coordinate the suspension points with our technical team in advance.
Setup time: 1 day for a standard 10 × 18 m size, 1.5 days for 15 × 24 m. The vélum is tensioned after the bare structure is assembled. Booking lead time: 3 to 6 months in high season for weddings, 4 to 8 weeks in mid-season or for corporate events.
The cost of hiring a vélum marquee depends on the size, the level of finish of the vélum (simple or architectural pleating, lighting integration), the technical options (black flooring, chandeliers, side drapes, heating), the duration and the service area. As a guide, the ranges seen in 2026 for a turnkey service run from €5,000 to €9,000 excl. VAT for a medium size (130-180 guests, 10×18 m) to €11,000-20,000 excl. VAT for the large sizes (250-350 guests, 15×24 m to 15×30 m). The premium over a bare marquee is around 15 to 25%.
Réalisations
Réalisations récentes across France
Un aperçu concret de nos installations, du dîner privé aux événements à forte capacité.
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Our team supports event organisers across France with a complete tent hire offer vélum. The velum tent is a light, airy covering structure: it protects from the sun and the rain without enclosing the space. Ideal for outdoor drinks receptions, summer terraces, bar areas or transit spaces, it brings an architectural character to an open space without creating any partitioning. 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 vélum formats
Our velum tents are available in several shapes and surface areas, with white or coloured fabrics according to the event's visual identity. They can be fixed to freestanding poles or integrated into an existing structure.
For outdoor uses, we offer versions with light removable walls for side protection in case of wind. Lighting options can be integrated into the structure of the velum tent.
We adapt the configuration to the surface area to be covered, the level of protection desired and the site's anchoring constraints.
Prices and budget for tente vélum hire
The price of a velum tent is among the most affordable in our fleet. It varies according to the surface area, the type of fabric and the fixing system. Complex configurations (multi-pole, bespoke fabric) are priced on a quote.
A velum tent often complements another structure: we price the whole consistently to optimise logistics and reduce travel costs.
For a tent hire service vélum in France, you receive a full estimate within 24 h including delivery, setup, takedown and logistics coordination.
Setup, installation and logistics for tente vélum
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 velum tent is quick: anchoring the poles with stakes or screwed base plates, tensioning the fabric and adjusting the guy lines. It can be put up in a few hours depending on the configuration.
Takedown is just as quick and leaves few traces on the site. We carry out a tension and stability check before delivery.
Advice on choosing and hiring your tente vélum
Recommended reading to frame your project, anticipate regulations and compare offers.
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Dedicated adviser
A dedicated project manager for your project tente vélum
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.