La Javelle
La Javelle is a seasonal Parisian cultural guinguette founded in 2014, operating 3,000+ m2 of outdoor bar and event space at Bercy Encore. It serves walk-in consumers, corporate event clients, and cultural collectives via bar sales, privatization rentals, and venue hire.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What La Javelle does
La Javelle is a privately held, seasonal cultural guinguette (outdoor bar and event venue) located in Paris, France, at 5 boulevard Poniatowski in the 12th arrondissement, within the Bercy Encore third-place development on a former SNCF brownfield site. Founded in 2014 and part of the Petite Lune group, the company operates over 3,000 m2 of outdoor and covered event space — including a large terrace bar, covered stage, multi-purpose parquet dance floor, 200 m2 tent, costumerie, and shared amenities such as a vegetable garden — and runs a six-month seasonal program from April to September featuring concerts, street art, DJ sets, dance bals, workshops, and free children's activities. The core technology is essentially non-existent in the software sense: the venue relies on a website, social channels (Facebook, Instagram), and email newsletter for marketing, with no proprietary platform, app, or API.
The business generates revenue through three streams: (1) walk-in bar and refreshment sales to individual visitors on a free-placement basis with no reservations, (2) one-off private event rentals for corporate seminars, cocktails, team-building, and private celebrations, and (3) venue and equipment rental to artists, associations, and collectives for cultural projects. Customer segments are diversified across families and local community, corporate clients, artists and cultural creators, and private event hosts. Distribution is purely physical and Paris-domestic: walk-in attendance, direct inquiry forms for privatization, and project proposal forms for cultural use. Strategic positioning emphasizes eco-responsibility, social mixing, and accessible culture, with institutional backing from the City of Paris, Ile-de-France region, SEMAPA, and SNCF providing subsidized access to the site.
La Javelle firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- La Javelle
- Legal name
- La Javelle
- Website
- https://lajavelle.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- La Javelle is a seasonal Parisian cultural guinguette founded in 2014, operating 3,000+ m2 of outdoor bar and event space at Bercy Encore. It serves walk-in consumers, corporate event clients, and cultural collectives via bar sales, privatization rentals, and venue hire.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
La Javelle industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Outdoor Cultural Venue and Hospitality
- NAICS
- All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (71399), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Outdoor Amphitheater & Open-Air Venue Operations (MPAGALAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Venue Tours & Premium Hospitality Packages (Backstage, VIP, Suites) (THAJAFAL)
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Where La Javelle is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
La Javelle business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Bar and refreshment sales: La Javelle operates a bar with outdoor seating, generating revenue from beverage sales including cocktails, drinks, and refreshments to patrons enjoying the guinguette atmosphere.
- Private event bookings: The venue offers over 3,000 m2 of event space for corporate and private bookings including seminars, cocktails, team-building events, and celebrations. Revenue is generated through rental fees for event privatization.
- Venue rental for cultural projects: The venue rents out its facilities (covered stage, multi-purpose dance floor, furniture, 200m2 tent, outdoor games, costume shop, sound and lighting equipment) to artists, associations, collectives, and citizen groups for various events and projects.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
La Javelle product offering
Product offeringCore offering
La Javelle is a seasonal (April–September) Parisian cultural guinguette and open-air venue offering bar service, live concerts, DJ sets, dance balls, family activities, and workshops on a 3,000+ m2 site at Bercy Encore. It also rents out its space and facilities for private corporate events and for cultural projects run by artists, associations, and collectives.
Product overview
La Javelle is a single-venue cultural guinguette (outdoor bar and event space) operated by the Petite Lune group. The venue offers a unified experience combining open-air bar service, live concerts, DJ sets, dance balls, and family-friendly activities. Additional services include event privatization for corporate and private functions, costume rental (costumerie), and various workshops. The venue spans over 3000 m2 and is equipped with a covered stage, multi-purpose dance floor, 200 m2 tent, outdoor games, sound and lighting control room, and shared facilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- La Javelle Venue (Guinguette Bar and Cultural Space)
- Privatization Services
- Cultural Programming (Concerts, DJ Sets, and Dance Balls)
- Workshops and Activities
- Costumerie (Costume Rental)
- Cultural Project Venue Rental
Companies that use La Javelle
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
La Javelle technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
La Javelle partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Aurore AssociationminorAurore Association is listed as a partner organization, appearing in the 'Nos Partenaires' (Our Partners) section of the La Javelle website. The specific nature of the partnership is not detailed in the source material.
- PepinminorPepin is listed as a partner organization in the 'Nos Partenaires' section of the La Javelle website. The specific nature of the partnership collaboration is not detailed in the source material.
- SNCFcoreSNCF (French National Railway Company) supports La Javelle as a key institutional backer. The venue is located on a former SNCF brownfield site within the Bercy Encore development in the ZAC of Bercy Charenton, and SNCF is acknowledged as a supporter in the 'Ils Nous Soutiennent' (They Support Us) section.
- Ile-de-FrancecoreThe Ile-de-France regional government is listed as a supporter of La Javelle in the 'Ils Nous Soutiennent' section, indicating financial or institutional backing for the cultural venue.
- SEMAPAcoreSEMAPA (Société d'Exploitation de la ZAC de Bercy) is listed as a supporter of La Javelle. As the urban development company responsible for the Bercy area transformation, SEMAPA is involved in the development of the ZAC de Bercy Charenton where La Javelle operates.
- City of PariscoreThe City of Paris is listed as a supporter of La Javelle in the 'Ils Nous Soutiennent' section, indicating municipal support for the cultural venue's operations and mission.
- Petite LunecorePetite Lune is the parent company/group that founded La Javelle in 2014. La Javelle is described as the 'first-born' (première-née) of the Petite Lune group. The group operates multiple similar venues including Poisson Lune, Rebelle, and Chaud Bouillon, which are referenced as 'consoeurs' (sister venues) on the La Javelle website.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
La Javelle competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Poisson Lune: Sister venue within the Petite Lune group operating a seasonal cultural venue model similar to La Javelle; comparable offering, customer base, and operating philosophy.
- Ground Control: Large outdoor urban cultural venue in Paris combining food, drink, live events, and community programming; operates on an analogous 'third-place' cultural venue model in a redeveloped urban site.
- Le Hasard Ludique: Cultural venue built on a former railway line in Paris with community programming, events, and food & beverage; shares La Javelle's adaptive-reuse heritage and third-place positioning.
- La Petite Baleine: Outdoor guinguette venue in Paris offering seasonal food, drink, and live entertainment; closely comparable format and customer proposition to La Javelle.
- Wanderlust: Open-air cultural and electronic-music venue along the Seine in Paris, combining a bar, dance floor, and event programming — directly overlapping La Javelle's outdoor entertainment positioning.
- La Recyclerie: Eco-responsible cultural venue in Paris combining a bar, urban garden, workshops, and community events; mirrors La Javelle's emphasis on circular economy and social-mixing programming.
- Rosa Bonheur: Iconic Parisian guinguette located in the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, operating an outdoor bar with live music, DJ sets, and family programming on a comparable seasonal model to La Javelle.
- Chaud Bouillon: Sister venue within the Petite Lune group operating a comparable cultural venue concept; closest operating peer given shared parent, programming IP, and operational playbook.
- Pavillon Puebla: Open-air guinguette venue in Paris offering outdoor dining, music, and festive cultural programming with a directly comparable format to La Javelle.
Emerging players
- Nuba: Rooftop bar and event venue in Paris with a similar premium leisure and event-hosting offering, but operating in a different physical format (rooftop) and targeting a more upscale clientele.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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La Javelle leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
La Javelle funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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La Javelle M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about La Javelle
What does La Javelle do?
La Javelle is a seasonal (April–September) Parisian cultural guinguette and open-air venue offering bar service, live concerts, DJ sets, dance balls, family activities, and workshops on a 3,000+ m2 site at Bercy Encore. It also rents out its space and facilities for private corporate events and for cultural projects run by artists, associations, and collectives.
Is La Javelle a public or private company?
La Javelle is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was La Javelle founded?
La Javelle was founded in 2014. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is La Javelle based?
La Javelle is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does La Javelle make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Bar and refreshment sales are the primary driver. The others are private event bookings and venue rental for cultural projects.
Who are La Javelle's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Poisson Lune, Ground Control, Le Hasard Ludique, La Petite Baleine, Wanderlust, La Recyclerie, Rosa Bonheur, Chaud Bouillon and Pavillon Puebla. Nuba is listed as an emerging player.
Does La Javelle have an API?
No public API is recorded for La Javelle.
What industry is La Javelle in?
La Javelle's product category is Outdoor Cultural Venue and Hospitality. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGALAG, Outdoor Amphitheater & Open-Air Venue Operations, with a secondary code of THAFACAK, Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants. Its NAICS code is 71399 and its SIC code is 7900.