Centre culturel suisse. On tour

What Centre culturel suisse. On tour does

Centre culturel suisse. Paris (CCS) is a non-profit cultural institution established in 1985 as the official Paris antenna of Pro Helvetia, the Swiss Arts Council (Fondation suisse pour la culture). Operating from 32 rue des Francs-Bourgeois in the Marais district of Paris, CCS functions as the primary platform for promoting contemporary Swiss culture in France, presenting visual arts exhibitions, performing arts (theater, dance, circus, music, jazz), spoken-word and literary events, documentary screenings, and design programming. The venue reopened in March 2026 following a four-year renovation (2022-2026).

CCS's product surface is organized around four programming pillars — Exposition (exhibitions), Scène (performing arts), Parole (spoken word/literature), and Projection (screenings) — supplemented by an on-site bookshop (Librairie) offering contemporary art publications and design objects, a Franco-Swiss refreshment bar (Buvette) operated by partner Le Voltigeur, a media library (Médiathèque), and mediation/educational outreach programs. Annual festival cycles include Swiss Dance Week, Maison Shift (fashion), and Allover Festival (music).

The "CCS On Tour" program is a core distribution channel that extends Swiss cultural programming to 17+ cities across France (Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Lille, Rennes, Metz, Montpellier, etc.) and internationally (Guadeloupe, Gwangju), through partnerships with venues such as Théâtre du Rond-Point, MC93, Le Carreau du Temple, CENTQUATRE-PARIS, La Ménagerie de verre, and Théâtre Silvia Monfort. CCS is primarily grant-funded via Pro Helvetia's Swiss federal mandate, with modest ancillary revenue from ticket sales (€5-28), bookshop sales, and buvette operations. The institution operates with a lean team of 11 employees.

Name

Centre culturel suisse. On tour

Legal name

Centre culturel suisse. Paris

Website

https://ccsparis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre culturel suisse. Paris is the Paris antenna of Pro Helvetia (Swiss Arts Council), presenting Swiss contemporary visual arts, performing arts, literature, and design through a Marais venue and an On Tour network spanning 17+ cities across France and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Arts Center

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

Keywords

• Contemporary art exhibitions
• Performing arts programming
• Cultural center services
• Visual arts venue
• Literary events programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public funding and cultural subsidies: As a branch of Pro Helvetia (Swiss Arts Council), CCS operates primarily through public funding and cultural subsidies from Swiss federal sources. Revenue model is grant-based rather than commercial.
2. Ticket sales: CCS generates revenue through ticket sales for performances, concerts, and events. Ticket prices range from €5-28 for various performances.
3. Bookshop sales: The CCS bookshop (librairie) sells books on contemporary art, photography, architecture, literature, youth, graphic design, as well as design objects and artist editions, generating retail revenue.
4. Buvette operations: The refreshment bar (buvette) operated by Le Voltigeur offers Franco-Swiss beverages and seasonal cakes, with proceeds supporting venue operations.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centre culturel suisse (CCS) is a non-profit cultural institution in Paris that presents Swiss contemporary creation across visual arts, performing arts, literature, and design. It operates a fixed venue in the Marais district hosting exhibitions, theater, dance, music, circus, literary readings, and film screenings, complemented by an extensive CCS On Tour program that brings Swiss artists and productions to 17+ cities across France and internationally.

Product overview

Centre culturel suisse. On tour operates as a multi-disciplinary cultural center in Paris, functioning as a branch of Pro Helvetia (Swiss Arts Council). The center presents a unified portfolio of cultural programming organized around four core pillars: Exhibitions (visual arts, photography, architecture, design, graphic design), Scene (performing arts including theater, dance, circus, music, jazz), Parole (spoken word events including conferences, literature, debates), and Projections (documentaries and film). The center complements its core programming with a Bookshop (Librairie) selling art publications and artist editions, a Refreshment Bar (Buvette) operated by partner Le Voltigeur, and a Media Library. The CCS On Tour initiative extends Swiss cultural programming to venues across France and internationally. Annual festival programming includes Swiss Dance Week, Maison Shift (fashion design), Allover Festival, and seasonal cultural festivals. Mediation and educational outreach programs support public engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exhibitions (Exposition) Visual arts exhibitions featuring Swiss and international artists, covering architecture, design, photography, graphic design, and contemporary art. Aimed at general public audiences interested in Swiss contemporary creation.
• Scene (Performing Arts Program) Live performances including theater, dance, circus, music concerts, jazz, marionette shows, and multidisciplinary performances. Targeted at general cultural audiences in Paris and touring cities.
• Parole (Spoken Word Program) Literary events, conferences, debates, readings, round tables, and discussions on art, architecture, design, and literature. For general cultural audiences interested in intellectual engagement with contemporary Swiss culture.
• Projections (Film Screenings) Documentary screenings, visual arts projections, and film-related events. For general audiences interested in Swiss and international documentary cinema and visual arts.
• CCS On Tour Off-site touring program bringing Swiss artists and performances to cities across France (Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Metz, Montpellier, Rennes, Guadeloupe, etc.) and internationally (Gwangju, Korea). For general public audiences and partner cultural institutions outside Paris.
• Librairie (Bookshop) Retail bookshop offering contemporary art, photography, architecture, literature, youth publications, graphic design books, design objects, and artist editions aligned with CCS programming. Open to general public visitors.
• Buvette (Refreshment Bar) Franco-Swiss themed refreshment bar operated by Le Voltigeur café, offering seasonal beverages, hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and cakes in a vegetated courtyard. For venue visitors and general public.
• Festival Programming Annual thematic festivals including Swiss Dance Week, Maison Shift (fashion and design), Allover Festival (music), and Carte blanche à la Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation. For general public audiences seeking concentrated themed programming periods.
• Médiation (Educational Programs) Educational outreach and mediation programs including guided tours, workshops for children and adults, and public engagement activities supporting cultural literacy and audience development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reopened March 2026 after comprehensive renovations (2022-2026)

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Pro Helvetia (Swiss Arts Council)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPro Helvetia is the Swiss Foundation for Culture that operates CCS as its Paris antenna. As parent organization, Pro Helvetia provides funding, strategic direction, and institutional support for Swiss cultural promotion abroad. CCS represents the primary channel for Pro Helvetia's activities in France.
• Le Voltigeur (café operator)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Voltigeur, a historic café operating in the neighborhood since 1980, operates the CCS buvette (refreshment bar) offering Franco-Swiss flavors. The partnership brings café expertise and atmosphere to the renovated cultural center, creating a welcoming visitor experience.
• Théâtre du Rond-Point PariscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Parisian theater venue hosting CCS productions including François Gremaud's 'Mon frère'. Partnership provides performance space and audience access for touring productions.
• La Ménagerie de verrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParis performance venue hosting CCS On Tour programming including La Ribot's 'Laughing Hole' and Mathilde Invernon's 'Bell End'.
• MC93 - Maison de la Culture de Seine-Saint-DeniscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor cultural center in Bobigny hosting CCS On Tour productions including Ntando Cele's 'Wasted Land'.
• Le Carreau du TemplecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParis venue hosting CCS On Tour dance and performance programming including Living Smile Vidya's 'Introducing Living Smile Vidya' and Swiss Dance Week events.
• CENTQUATRE-PARIScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCultural center in Paris hosting CCS On Tour programming including Claire Dessimoz's 'Grand Miroir' and exhibition 'Paris des vi(ll)es' at Cité internationale des arts.
• Centre Wallonie BruxellescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian cultural center in Paris partnering with CCS for 'Immaterial art in a material world' exhibition alongside Musée des Beaux-Arts Le Locle and Némo Biennale.
• Musée des Beaux-Arts Le Locle (MBAL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss museum partnering with CCS on digital art initiatives including ORBIT_E platform for virtual exhibitions.
• Théâtre Silvia MonfortcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParis theater hosting Julian Vogel's 'Ceramic circus' as part of CCS On Tour programming. Venue provides performance space for circus and theater productions.
• MicadansescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParis dance venue hosting CCS On Tour programming including Delgado Fuchs' 'DOS' and Nastassja Tanner's 'Monologue Feydeau'.
• Festival partners (Les Inaccoutumés, Swiss Dance Week, Latitudes Contemporaines, Passages Transfestival)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCCS participates in major French festivals dedicated to contemporary arts, bringing Swiss programming to festival audiences across multiple cities.
• Halle Nord - GenèveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneva cultural institution co-producing Monika Emmanuelle Kazi's 'terrain meuble' exhibition with CCS.
• Haus für Kunst Uri - AltdorfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss cultural institution co-producing Monika Emmanuelle Kazi's exhibition alongside Halle Nord.
• Pavillon ADC - GenèvecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeneva dance center where Adél Juhász is associated artist, creating work presented through CCS On Tour. ADC supports emerging choreographers.
• Faits d'hiver + festivalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinter performing arts festival partnering with CCS for Caroline Lam's 'Burning Threads' presentation.

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Market position

Competitive moat4 records

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Customer concentration

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