L'Embarcadère
L'Embarcadère is a privately held Lyon-based event venue and turnkey event management operator, renting a 900 m², 19th-century heritage facility across six configurable spaces for corporate events of 50 to 700 guests, hosting approximately 140 events annually.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersLyon, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What L'Embarcadère does
L'Embarcadère is a privately held French event venue and turnkey event management operator headquartered in Lyon. Founded in 1992 and structured as a SARL with 1-10 employees, the company operates from a 19th-century heritage building at 13 bis Quai Rambaud in Lyon's Confluence district — a 900 m² facility comprising six configurable event spaces and a waterfront terrace, accommodating groups of 50 to 700 persons. The venue hosts approximately 140 events per year and serves a diversified mix of enterprise clients (including L'Oréal, Gattefossé, Enedis, CGI, Foselev Agintis), event and communication agencies (Agence Submarine, Pure Events Toulouse), and public institutions (Mairie de Lyon, Handicap International), achieving a 9.1/10 average client satisfaction score.
The core product is venue rental, increasingly bundled with a portfolio of four turnkey service modules launched in 2025: video capture and live streaming (Captation), carbon footprint assessment (Bilan Carbone aligned with CSRD), expert speaker booking (Expert Conférencier, supported by the "Les Résonances" podcast), and scenography design. Supporting offerings include participatory engagement tools (Opinion Box, Mur qui Parle, Moodwall, LEGO Serious Play, KAPLA), a Matterport 3D virtual tour, a curated caterer network (La Boucle, Le Cousu, Magner, Nomad Kitchens, C Gastronomie), and reception services delivered through a 10+ year partnership with CityOne. The technology stack integrates AV equipment, carbon-measurement methodology, and immersive scenography incorporating AR, holograms, and interactive devices. The venue holds APAVE Safe & Clean certification and aligns with ISO 20121, ISO 26000, REEVE, and Prestadd sustainability standards.
L'Embarcadère operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market, with sales generated through website quote requests, phone inquiries, and channel partnerships with event agencies. Pricing is quote-based, varying by space, group size, duration, and bundled services. Geographic reach is concentrated in Lyon and surrounding French regions, with secondary international draw enabled by Lyon's TGV connectivity. Marketing channels include the website, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, an email newsletter, a blog, and the Les Résonances podcast. The business was repositioned through the ReStart renovation project completed in 2022, and is led by a duo of sisters — Pauline as Managing Director and Lucie Durieux as Director of Publication — in a deliberately small, relationship-driven operating model.
L'Embarcadère firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- L'Embarcadère
- Legal name
- L'Embarcadère – Espaces d'événements
- Website
- https://embarcadere-lyon.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- L'Embarcadère is a privately held Lyon-based event venue and turnkey event management operator, renting a 900 m², 19th-century heritage facility across six configurable spaces for corporate events of 50 to 700 guests, hosting approximately 140 events annually.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
L'Embarcadère industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Corporate Event Venue Services
- NAICS
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Party Venue Sourcing & Booking Services (HSACACAL), Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK), Venue Tours & Premium Hospitality Packages (Backstage, VIP, Suites) (THAJAFAL), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK)
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Where L'Embarcadère is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lyon
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
L'Embarcadère business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Venue Rental for Corporate Events: Revenue generated by renting event spaces for congresses, conventions, conferences, seminars, trade shows, product launches, cocktail parties, and company evenings. Pricing is quote-based, varies by space selected, duration, catering package, and additional services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Meeting & Convention: 40 to 300 persons |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Meeting & Seminar: under 40 persons |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Trade Shows: professional and public |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Cocktail & Evening: up to 700 persons |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels9 records
L'Embarcadère product offering
Product offeringCore offering
L'Embarcadère rents six fully configurable event spaces totaling 900 m² in a 19th-century waterfront heritage building in Lyon's Confluence district, accommodating 50 to 700 guests for corporate congresses, conventions, seminars, trade shows, product launches, and cocktail evenings. The venue offers turnkey event management with bundled services including catering coordination, audiovisual production, scenography design, expert speaker booking, carbon footprint measurement, video capture and live streaming, and reception services through partner networks.
Product overview
L'Embarcadère is a premium event venue — a 19th-century industrial building in the Confluence district of Lyon, operated as a 'Réservoir d'événements' (event reservoir). Its core product is the rental of 6 fully equipped, configurable event spaces spanning 900 m², accommodating 50 to 700 persons, hosting approximately 140 events per year. The offering operates as a platform-plus-modules model: the venue rental (core) is bundled with or supplemented by turnkey service packages including Captation & Retransmission Audio-Visuelle, Bilan Carbone assessment, Expert Conférencier (speaker booking via the Les Résonances podcast), and Scénographie (event staging). Supporting add-on modules include interactive engagement tools (Opinion Box, Mur qui Parle, Moodwall, LEGO Serious Play, KAPLA), a dedicated RSE event format, Matterport virtual tours, a curated catering partner network (La Boucle, Le Cousu, Magner, Nomad Kitchens, C Gastronomie), professional reception services via CityOne, a Responsible Events White Paper, and a comprehensive Event Planner's Guide. Full end-to-end event management (Accompagnement de A à Z) ties all modules together into a unified, turnkey service.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Les Résonances: A podcast featuring conversations with expert speakers who take the stage at L'Embarcadère, showcasing their voices, backgrounds, and convictions.
Products and services
- Location de Salles de Réunion et Événements (Event Venue Rental) Rental of six configurable event spaces totaling 900 m² in a heritage waterfront building, accommodating 50 to 700 people. Spaces include meeting rooms, conference halls, showrooms, exhibition areas, and an outdoor terrace, all fully equipped and offered on a turnkey basis for corporate events.
- Accompagnement de A à Z (End-to-End Event Management) Full-service event management from planning through execution, including venue configuration, catering coordination, audiovisual setup, speaker booking, scenography, participant engagement tools, and post-event reporting, delivered by the in-house L'Embarcadère team.
- Captation & Retransmission Audio-Visuelle (Video Capture & Live Streaming) Professional video capture and live streaming service for corporate events, enabling broader audience reach beyond physical attendees, reusable content creation for social media and internal use, and enhanced brand positioning.
- Bilan Carbone (Carbon Footprint Assessment) Turnkey carbon footprint measurement service for events, collecting data across transport, venue energy, catering, and vendors to produce a detailed emissions report, certificate, and personalized reduction recommendations aligned with CSRD reporting requirements.
- Expert Conférencier (Expert Speaker Booking) Expert speaker booking and coordination service with a curated roster of speakers covering entrepreneurship, leadership, climate, resilience, and philosophy; clients can preview speakers via the Les Résonances podcast.
- Scénographie (Event Staging & Design) Event staging and scenic design service using light, materials, and immersive setups to transform spaces, including pre-designed scenography packages adaptable to event themes and leveraging technologies such as AI, augmented reality, holograms, and interactive devices.
Quantifiable outcome
- 140+ events hosted annually across congresses, seminars, trade shows, and cocktail evenings
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use L'Embarcadère
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
L'Embarcadère technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
L'Embarcadère partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- CityOnecoreCityOne is a leading French host and reception services company (founded 1991, leader in reception and hospitality services). L'Embarcadère has partnered with CityOne for over 10 years, deploying professional hosts and hostesses for event reception, check-in, guest orientation, and on-site assistance. CityOne's long tenure at the venue means their staff know the spaces intimately, ensuring an irreproachable guest experience.
- Diverty EventscoreDiverty Events provides innovative team building and serious game animations at L'Embarcadère. Their activities include the 'Tour du Monde en Solidaire' (eco-responsible team building), the Burger Party evening animation, and other participatory formats. Their animations are highlighted during Breakfast Time client events and are integrated into team building proposals.
- La BoucleminorEco-responsible caterer specializing in fresh, green, and sustainable catering options for events at L'Embarcadère. Part of the curated catering network aligned with the venue's RSE commitments.
- Le CousuminorFine caterer offering diverse menus from cocktail catering to buffets and elegant dinners. Known for surprising flavors, trend-focused scenography, and versatility across all event types.
- MagnerminorEstablished caterer, the oldest catering partner of L'Embarcadère, providing timeless catering formulas that work reliably across all event types.
- Nomad KitchensminorStreet food chic caterer offering creative, travel-inspired cuisine with high-quality scenography. Recommended for corporate events seeking an innovative, trend-driven culinary experience.
- C GastronomieminorPremium, elegant caterer specializing in high-end cocktail receptions, corporate lunches, and formal dinners. Delivers distinguished flavors and refined recipes for upscale corporate events.
- Book My MusicminorMusic entertainment platform with a catalog of over 2,000 groups and artists. Offers a streamlined booking service for soloists to full orchestras, used for concerts, cocktail evenings, and live entertainment at events.
- Fin PalletminorMusic and entertainment partner collaborating with L'Embarcadère on live music events, including the 'Rock Your Saône' evening series.
- Food Trucks GourmetsminorGourmet food truck partner featured at events like Rock Your Saône, offering diverse street food options for casual and festive corporate gatherings.
- Kojak (Bureau de Création)minorCreative design and graphic design agency responsible for the visual identity, branding, and web design of L'Embarcadère's communications and digital presence.
- BIM DIGITALminorDigital agency based in Lyon responsible for the development and technical maintenance of L'Embarcadère's website.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
L'Embarcadère competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Les Salons Hoche: Premium Parisian corporate event venue hosting seminars, conferences, and cocktail receptions. Closely comparable premium-positioning, turnkey-service model, and corporate clientele.
- Atelier des Lumières: Immersive digital-art and corporate event venue in Paris. Comparable heritage-industrial venue repurposed for premium experiential events, with overlap in scenography-led corporate client base.
- Palais des Congrès de Paris: Large-scale convention and exhibition venue in Paris operated by Viparis. Competes for the same corporate conventions, trade shows, and seminars; differs primarily in scale and national rather than regional catchment.
- Pavillon Dauphine: Heritage Parisian event venue offering modular spaces for 30-800 guests. Analogous premium heritage-positioned corporate event venue with similar turnkey offerings.
- InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu: Heritage luxury hotel in central Lyon offering dedicated event and meeting spaces for corporate clients. Directly comparable premium venue in the same city competing for the same corporate event RFPs.
- Cité Internationale - Centre de Congrès de Lyon: Lyon's flagship convention center located on the Parc de la Tête d'Or. Direct competitor in the corporate congress, convention, and seminar segment in the same metro, often the first option on event-agency shortlists.
- Maison de la Mutualité: Premium Parisian event venue hosting congresses, conventions, and corporate events for 200-1,800 guests. Closest analog in business model (single-venue premium event rental with turnkey services) at a larger scale in Paris.
- Château de Longchamp: Premium Parisian heritage venue hosting corporate seminars, conferences, and gala evenings. Closely mirrors L'Embarcadère's positioning as a landmark venue with turnkey event services and a heritage cachet.
Broad incumbents
- GL Events: Major French MICE operator managing venues, trade shows, and event services globally. Larger portfolio of convention centers and a broader event-services stack; competes for the same corporate and agency RFPs across France.
- AccorHotels - Sofitel & Pullman Venues (Lyon): Major hotel group operating Sofitel, Pullman, and MGallery properties in Lyon with substantial meeting and event space. Broad incumbent competitor combining lodging with corporate event venues at scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
L'Embarcadère social profiles
Digital presenceL'Embarcadère compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
L'Embarcadère financial estimates
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L'Embarcadère leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
L'Embarcadère funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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L'Embarcadère M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about L'Embarcadère
What does L'Embarcadère do?
L'Embarcadère rents six fully configurable event spaces totaling 900 m² in a 19th-century waterfront heritage building in Lyon's Confluence district, accommodating 50 to 700 guests for corporate congresses, conventions, seminars, trade shows, product launches, and cocktail evenings. The venue offers turnkey event management with bundled services including catering coordination, audiovisual production, scenography design, expert speaker booking, carbon footprint measurement, video capture and live streaming, and reception services through partner networks.
Is L'Embarcadère a public or private company?
L'Embarcadère is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was L'Embarcadère founded?
L'Embarcadère was founded in 1992. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is L'Embarcadère based?
L'Embarcadère is headquartered in Lyon, France, in the Europe region.
How does L'Embarcadère make money?
One revenue line is on record: venue Rental for Corporate Events.
Who are L'Embarcadère's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Les Salons Hoche, Atelier des Lumières, Palais des Congrès de Paris, Pavillon Dauphine, InterContinental Lyon - Hotel Dieu, Cité Internationale - Centre de Congrès de Lyon, Maison de la Mutualité and Château de Longchamp. Broad incumbents are GL Events and AccorHotels - Sofitel & Pullman Venues (Lyon).
Does L'Embarcadère have an API?
No public API is recorded for L'Embarcadère.
What industry is L'Embarcadère in?
L'Embarcadère's product category is Corporate Event Venue Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAHAAAA, Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers), with a secondary code of HSACACAL, Party Venue Sourcing & Booking Services. Its NAICS code is 711310 and its SIC code is 7900.