Espace des Arts / Pavillons-sous-Bois

What Espace des Arts / Pavillons-sous-Bois does

Espace des Arts is a non-profit cultural association (association loi 1901) founded in 1976 and headquartered at 144 avenue Jean Jaurès in Les Pavillons-sous-Bois, Seine-Saint-Denis, in the Île-de-France region of France. It operates a single modular venue, the Salle Philippe Noiret, configured as a 329-seat cinema and reconfigured up to 800 seats for live performances, alongside the first-floor Galerie Jean-Baptiste Claudot exhibition space. The association's core offerings are cinema (Art et Essai classified with the Jeune Public label, programming approximately 5 films per week with up to 5 daily screenings), live performance programming (more than a dozen shows per season spanning theatre, comedy, concerts, opera, family and young-audience productions), and free-admission exhibitions of local and emerging artists. It also runs educational film programs in coordination with the Cinémas 93 departmental network and ACRIF, covering primary, middle, and high schools through Écoles & Cinéma, Collège au Cinéma, and Lycéens & Apprentis. Retransmissions of Comédie Française and Opéra de Paris performances on the cinema screen extend the cultural offering at reduced prices.

The business model is a diversified transaction-fee and subscription mix: individual ticket sales at cinema rates of €4.50–€7 and live performance rates of €15–€39, loyalty instruments (Carte Cinéma at €45 for 10 places and Carte Spectacle at €10 Solo / €17 Duo providing up to 25% discounts), and channel partnerships with Fnac, E. Leclerc, Cora, Cultura, Carrefour, and Ticketmaster for third-party distribution. Payment optionality includes credit card, checks, cash, vacation vouchers, culture checks, and the Pass Culture government app. Marketing relies on a website, monthly email newsletter, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), seasonal print brochures, and earned media from Le Parisien, Télérama, Le Figaro, and Le Monde for major productions. The venue is currently closed for renovation works from July 8 to September 1, 2026, with reopening on September 2, 2026.

The organization is led by Director Pierre Froger under a Board of Directors chaired by President Stéphanie Jarrad, with a stated team of approximately 15–20 staff including part-time and intermittent workers plus volunteers. Governance is independent — no parent company or institutional owner — and the association operates a mécénat and donation program. Notable past performers include Roberto Alagna, Julien Clerc, Anne Roumanoff, Pascal Obispo, and Ahmed Sylla, and the 2026-2027 season is anchored by the 5-Molière-award-winning production 'Du charbon dans les veines'.

Name

Espace des Arts / Pavillons-sous-Bois

Legal name

Espace des Arts

Website

https://espace-des-arts.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts & Cinema Venue

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG), Alternative Content Exhibition (Live Broadcasts, Concert Films, Sports, Opera) (MPADAKAG)

Keywords

• Art cinema screenings
• Live performance venue
• Art exhibitions gallery
• School film education
• Performing arts programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Pavillons-sous-Bois

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cinema ticket sales: Daily cinema operations with approximately 5 films per week and up to 5 daily screenings. Revenue from individual ticket sales and cinema card (Carte Cinéma) purchases. Additional revenue from Orange Cinéday promotions and special screenings.
2. Live performance ticket sales: More than a dozen live shows per season including theater, comedy, concerts, and young audience performances. Variable pricing based on show and seat category. Tickets sold via box office, online, and third-party partners (Fnac, Ticketmaster).
3. Exhibition admissions: Free admission to the Jean-Baptiste Claudot gallery exhibitions featuring local and emerging artists, painting, photography, and sculpture. No admission charge (entrée libre).
4. Retransmission screenings: Broadcasts of Comédie Française, Opéra de Paris performances, and other cultural events on giant screen. Ticketed events with reduced pricing for card holders and children.
5. Membership and loyalty cards: Carte Spectacle (Solo 10€, Duo 17€) providing up to 25% discount on shows and cinema. Carte Cinéma (45€ for 10 places) with ongoing revenue from card reloads and initial purchase fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Espace des Arts is a non-profit cultural association operating a modular cinema and performing arts venue in Les Pavillons-sous-Bois. It runs Art et Essai cinema screenings (~5 films/week, up to 5 daily), a season of more than a dozen live shows (theatre, comedy, concerts, opera retransmissions, family performances) in a 329–800 seat hall, and the Jean-Baptiste Claudot gallery for emerging-artist exhibitions, alongside school film education programs and loyalty membership cards.

Product overview

Espace des Arts is a cultural venue in Les Pavillons-sous-Bois (93320), France, operating as both a cinema and live performance space. Founded in 1976, the association manages a single venue named 'Salle Philippe Noiret' with a modular configuration offering 329 seats for cinema screenings and up to 800 seats for live performances. The core offerings include cinema screenings (Art et Essai classified, ~5 films/week), live spectacles (theatre, comedy, concerts, opera, family/young audience shows), and the Galerie Jean-Baptiste Claudot exhibition space. Additional services include school film education programs (Écoles & Cinéma, Collège au Cinéma), live performance retransmissions (Comédie-Française, Opéra de Paris), and membership cards (Carte Spectacle, Carte Cinéma) providing discounts and advance booking. The venue also sells tickets through external partners (Fnac, E. Leclerc, Ticketmaster) and accepts various payment methods including Carte Bancaire, checks, cash, vacation vouchers, and culture checks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Galerie Jean-Baptiste Claudot: Exhibition gallery located on the first floor of Espace des Arts, featuring emerging artists from the territory with free entry.

Products and services

• Cinéma (Art et Essai cinema screenings) Art et Essai-classified cinema screenings in the 329-seat Salle Philippe Noiret configuration, with approximately 5 films per week and up to 5 daily screenings. Mix of mainstream and independent films, plus special screenings and educational sessions. Targeted at local residents of Les Pavillons-sous-Bois and surrounding communes.
• Spectacles (Live performances) Seasonal live performance programming including theatre, comedy, concerts, family and young-audience shows. Held in the modular Salle Philippe Noiret configured for up to 800 seats, hosting more than a dozen shows per season with variable pricing per show and seat category.
• Galerie Jean-Baptiste Claudot (exhibitions)
• Séances scolaires & dispositifs d'éducation à l'image (School film education programs) School screening programs and film education initiatives for primary, middle, and high schools in Pavillons-sous-Bois, Le Raincy, and across Seine-Saint-Denis. Includes Écoles & Cinéma, Collège au Cinéma, and Lycéens & Apprentis programs with pre-screening introductions and post-film discussions led by the cultural actions manager.
• Retransmissions (cultural performance broadcasts)
• Carte Spectacle (loyalty membership card)
• Carte Cinéma (cinema loyalty card)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 300,000 spectators for Le loup est revenu children's show
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cinémas 93coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartmental cinema network of 23 cinemas in Seine-Saint-Denis coordinating national Ecoles & Cinéma and Collège au Cinéma educational programs. Espace des Arts participates in these programs, hosting school screenings with post-film discussions led by cultural actions staff.
• ACRIFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of independent cinemas in Paris region coordinating Lycéens & Apprentis film program. ACRIF supports programming diversity and audience development in suburban cinemas like Espace des Arts.
• Conservatoire Hector Berlioz des Pavillons-sous-BoisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual collaboration for Grand Concert Classique performances at Espace des Arts. Partnership includes discount offers for conservatory students and card holders from both institutions.
• La Fabrique Opéra Seine-Saint-DenisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production of opera performances involving local high school students in set and costume design. Partner schools include Lycée d'Alembert (Aubervilliers), Lycée Claude-Nicolas-Ledoux (Pavillons-sous-Bois), and Lycée de l'Assomption (Bondy).
• FnacminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal ticketing partner for live performances, allowing ticket sales through fnac.com and physical Fnac stores across France.
• E. LeclercminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExternal ticketing partner for live performances at select E. Leclerc stores.
• TicketmasterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational ticketing platform (ticketmaster.fr) for live performance sales.
• IkariaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDigital payment platform accepted at venue box office for spectacle tickets. Operated by Seine-Saint-Denis department to facilitate cultural access.
• Pass CultureminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench government cultural spending app accepted as payment method for tickets, enabling young people to use cultural credit for performances.
• Orange CinédayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership offering 1 free cinema ticket with each purchase every Tuesday, promoting cinema attendance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Centre culturel de Courbevoie: Suburban Hauts-de-Seine cultural center combining cinema, performing arts and exhibitions for a local community — same suburban-multi-format venue model as Espace des Arts but in a different department.

Broad incumbents

• UGC: Major French cinema exhibitor competing for the same cinema ticket demand as Espace des Arts, but at multiplex scale with mainstream-led programming — a relevant competitive benchmark.
• La Cinémathèque française: Major Parisian cultural institution combining repertory cinema exhibition, exhibitions and educational programs — overlapping with Espace des Arts' cinema-plus-exhibition-plus-school mission at a national scale.
• Gaumont-Pathé: Largest French cinema exhibition group; competes broadly with Espace des Arts for cinema audiences in the Île-de-France region and represents the dominant incumbent in the same category.
• Théâtre de la Ville: Established Parisian performing arts venue offering theater, dance and music programming; larger in scale and budget but comparable in its presenting/programming mission.

Direct peers

• Cinéma Le Champo: Single-screen Art et Essai cinema in Paris (Latin Quarter) operating a comparable independent-curation and repertory-cinema model with similar audience-development focus.
• Salle Gaveau: Paris concert hall (~800–1,000 capacity) presenting classical, jazz and contemporary music programming — comparable in scale, ticket-pricing structure and presenter/booking model to Espace des Arts' performance side.
• Saint-André-des-Arts: Independent Paris cinema with Art et Essai classification and repertory programming — a near-twin of the cinema operations side of Espace des Arts' business.
• Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord: Historic intimate Paris theater presenting international and contemporary performing arts at a similar scale of capacity and curatorial ambition to Espace des Arts' performance programming.
• MK2: French independent cinema operator with strong Art et Essai programming and curated programming philosophy closely aligned to Espace des Arts' cinema operations and curatorial standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXI-SOAmzgbbXe__IeqyaZQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/espacedesarts93
• Instagraminstagram.com/espacedesarts93/?hl=fr
• TikToktiktok.com/@espacedesarts93
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/espace-des-arts-pavillons-sous-bois

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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