LA BALEINE BLANCHE

What LA BALEINE BLANCHE does

LA BALEINE BLANCHE is a French SARL (private limited company) operating a single non-navigating event barge ("péniche événementielle") permanently moored at Port de la Gare in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, at the foot of pont de Bercy on the left bank of the Seine near the BNF library. The venue comprises 200m² distributed across two decks (an upper deck with on-board professional kitchen, bar, and seating for up to 85; a lower deck configured for evening events, seminars, or exhibitions with stage, screens, sound, projection, and lighting equipment). Capacity ranges from 10 to 250 guests depending on event format, and the business operates exclusively through full venue privatization.

The company's product portfolio centers on turnkey event hosting with in-house catering: private events (weddings, anniversaries, baptisms, bar-mitzvahs), corporate seminars and cocktail receptions, concert and DJ set events, art exhibitions and vernissages, and a children's theater sub-brand (Théâtre Baleine Blanche). Catering is led by the gérant Jérôme Kehr, a professional caterer with 20 years of experience, with a specialty pastry partnership with Maison LOREL for premium desserts. The venue is technically equipped with sound, projection, video projector, WiFi, flipchart, lighting, and a professional on-board kitchen.

The business model is direct-to-consumer (both B2C individuals and B2B corporate), quote-based pricing not publicly disclosed, and full privatization with all-inclusive packages (venue, catering, equipment, coordination, optional animations). Distribution relies on the company's website quote form, Google search/reviews (4.5/5 across 243 reviews), word-of-mouth referrals, and a Facebook page. The company has no software products, APIs, AI capabilities, external funding, parent company, or subsidiaries; it is a privately held single-asset operating business.

Name

LA BALEINE BLANCHE

Legal name

SARL Baleine Blanche

Website

https://baleine-blanche.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

LA BALEINE BLANCHE operates a 200m² non-navigating event barge permanently moored on the Seine in Paris's 13th arrondissement, offering full-venue privatization with in-house catering for private celebrations, corporate seminars, concerts, exhibitions, and children's theater. It serves both individual clients and corporate accounts via direct quote-based bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Caterers (72232), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Corporate event hosting
• Wedding venue services
• On-board catering
• Private celebration venue

Headquarters

HQ city

LES ALLUES

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Venue privatization rental: Full privatization of the barge for private or corporate events including venue rental, catering, equipment, coordination, and optional animations. Pricing is quote-based and varies by event type, duration, guest count, and service level. The company emphasizes all-inclusive packages.
2. Catering and food services: In-house catering including cocktail dinatoire, brunch, and formal dinner service prepared on-board. Cocktail format allows up to 48 seated places; formal dinners include appetizer, main, cheese, and dessert courses. Special dessert menu via partner Maison LOREL.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

La Baleine Blanche operates a non-navigating event barge (péniche événementielle) permanently moored at Port de la Gare in Paris's 13th arrondissement, offering full venue privatization across 200m² on two decks with professional on-board catering kitchen, sound, projection, and lighting systems. The company delivers turnkey event hosting for both private celebrations (weddings, birthdays, baptisms) and corporate events (seminars, cocktail receptions, team-building) with in-house catering, coordination, and optional entertainment bundled into all-inclusive packages.

Product overview

LA BALEINE BLANCHE operates as a single physical event venue — a non-navigating event barge permanently moored on the Seine in Paris — offering a portfolio of event hosting services through full privatization. The core product is the 200m² two-deck barge itself, equipped with professional catering kitchen, sound, projection, and lighting systems. This core venue is complemented by modular service offerings: on-board catering (traiteur) with cocktail, brunch, and dinner formats; private event privatization for weddings, birthdays, and celebrations; corporate seminar and cocktail reception hosting; musical entertainment (concerts, DJ sets); art exhibitions; and children's theater performances. The business model is exclusively service-based, centered on complete turnkey event packages with catering, coordination, and optional entertainment. No software products, APIs, or AI capabilities are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Théâtre & Spectacles Enfants: Children's theater and shows programming operated from the barge.

Products and services

• La Baleine Blanche Event Barge Venue Non-navigating event barge permanently moored at Port de la Gare in Paris's 13th arrondissement, offering 200m² of privatizable space across two distinct decks with panoramic Seine views, professional on-board catering kitchen, sound system, projection, and lighting. The venue accommodates up to 250 guests depending on format and is rented exclusively through full privatization for events.
• On-Board Catering Service (Restauration Traiteur) In-house catering service operated by the venue's own catering team with 20 years of experience. Offers three main formats: cocktail dinatoire (standing cocktail with 20-25 pieces per person), brunch (seated buffet), and served dinner (starter, main, cheese, dessert). All dishes are prepared on-site in the professional on-board kitchen.
• Private Event Privatization Full venue privatization for private events including weddings, anniversaries, baptisms, and bar-mitzvahs. Includes dedicated event formulas such as festive evening/dance party (19h30-02h30), birthday and wedding celebrations, and daytime brunch packages. All-inclusive packages combine catering, coordination, decoration, and entertainment options.
• Corporate Seminar and Event Hosting Corporate event hosting featuring a fully equipped conference room with screen, video projector, WiFi, and flipchart, accommodating 10-80 seated guests. Offers flexible formulas including morning sessions (8h-12h), full-day programs (9h-18h), and afterwork events (18h-00h), with turnkey packages combining catering, technical equipment, team-building animations, and event coordination.
• Corporate Cocktail Receptions Corporate cocktail and reception service for company events, client receptions, and private soirées. The venue transforms into a festive space with customizable ambiance (lounge or dance floor), catering options, DJ services, and entertainment, with capacity up to 180 persons for cocktail format.
• Concert and DJ Set Hosting Musical entertainment service featuring concert and DJ set hosting with the barge serving as a floating concert venue. Recommended capacity of 50-120 persons for concert/DJ formats, with sound system, lighting, bar, and security services included. Supports performances whether docked or in navigation.
• Art Exhibitions and Opening Receptions Art exhibition and vernissage hosting service with modular space adaptable to various exhibition formats including paintings, photography, and contemporary installations. Recommended for 30-80 persons in circulation, featuring adjustable lighting (natural or spotlights) and standing/open-layout configuration.
• Children's Theater and Shows Children's theater and performance hosting service operating as the sub-brand Théâtre Baleine Blanche at theatre-baleineblanche.fr. The venue accommodates child audiences for magical show experiences, with dedicated contact line 06 95 75 52 91 and separate programming.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 250 guests accommodated for evening cocktail/dancing events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Maison LORELminorOthersPartner pastry and bakery house providing custom dessert menus including wedding cakes (pièces montées), cakes, and pastries for events. Referenced in customer testimonials as valued supplier for special occasion desserts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Le Trianon: Historic Paris concert and event venue in Montmartre hosting live performances, corporate events, and private receptions. Comparable use of a fixed atypical Paris venue for combined ticketed and privatized programming.
• La Maison Champs-Élysées: Boutique hotel and event venue on the Champs-Élysées offering privatized receptions, seminars, and dinners with integrated catering. Comparable Paris premium-segment turnkey event offering.
• Le Showcase: Iconic Paris event and nightlife venue located under the Pont Alexandre III, hosting corporate events, product launches, and private parties. Comparable central-Paris privatized event positioning and capacity profile.
• Maison de l'Amérique Latine: Central Paris event venue offering privatized receptions, conferences, and weddings with in-house catering in a distinctive setting. Directly comparable turnkey event hosting model and corporate/private mix.
• Petit Bain: Event barge and concert venue moored in Paris along the Seine, hosting concerts, club nights, and private events in a comparable on-water format with similar capacity and clientele. Direct peer in the Paris floating-event-venue niche.
• Pavillon Dauphine: Premium Paris private event venue in the Bois de Boulogne, offering privatized receptions, seminars, and weddings with full catering packages. Comparable turnkey event model and Paris premium clientele.

Broad incumbents

• Yachts de Paris: Larger Paris operator offering private cruise and dining experiences on the Seine with full catering. Broader incumbent in Seine-based events, but at larger vessel scale and less specialized in fixed-venue privatization.
• Bateaux Mouches: Iconic Paris Seine cruise operator offering scheduled sightseeing cruises and private event packages. Adjacent Seine-based events incumbent, much larger scale, but competing for the same corporate and tourist event budgets.
• Ducasse sur Seine: Electric-boat restaurant and private-charter operator on the Seine offering gourmet dining and event hosting. Adjacent on-water Paris event competitor with broader culinary positioning and larger scale.

Others

• Maison Lorel: Paris pastry and dessert partner that supplies custom desserts (wedding cakes, pièces montées) to La Baleine Blanche events. Ecosystem participant in the Paris private-events supply chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/labaleineblanche
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-baleine-blanche

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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