Maison de la Mutualité

What Maison de la Mutualité does

Maison de la Mutualité is a historic Parisian event venue located at 24 rue Saint-Victor, 75005 Paris, in the Latin Quarter near Notre-Dame. Inaugurated on July 4, 1931 by President Paul Doumer, the building's facade has been classified as a French historical monument since 1949. The legal operating entity is SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU PALAIS DE LA MUTUALITE, a société anonyme registered in Lyon and managed since 2010 by GL events, a major French event-services conglomerate. After a two-year renovation by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, the venue reopened on March 6, 2012, blending preserved heritage architecture with modern scenography and stage technology. The venue claims 250+ events per year and a 99% customer satisfaction rate.

The core product is a portfolio of three configurable event spaces: Le Théâtre (1,725 seats in theatre format / 180-550 in cabaret, 220 m² stage with a sliding-rail seating system that frees 800 m² for receptions), L'Espace Maubert (a 780 sqm modular space split into three lounges — Jussieu, Monge, Saint-Germain — plus adjoining Odéon and Saint-Victor lounges), and Les Salons Rive gauche (nine modular soundproofed lounges for 15-120 people, on the 5th floor). Supporting services include Espaces Affaires turnkey business-meeting solutions, on-site catering under the Better Food for a Better World (BF for BW) program with 55% organic sourcing, and two in-house restaurants: the Alain Ducasse Cucina Mutualité Italian trattoria (Bib Gourmand 2019, recently led by chef Salvatore Giansiracusa) and the 20 Maison de la Mutualité creative bistro.

The business model is event-driven, quote-based venue rental combined with catering and restaurant F&B revenue. Acquisition is through the website quote form, direct outreach, and cross-promotion via the GL events Paris Venues network (which includes Palais Brongniart). Customer segments span corporate event organizers (conventions, seminars, product launches, congresses, gala dinners), entertainment/cultural producers (fashion shows, concerts), associations and non-profits, and catering clients with ESG mandates. The Think Green program — anchored by ISO 20121 and ISO 14001 certifications and a food-waste donation partnership with Linkee — functions as both compliance and a marketing wedge for sustainability-driven buyers. Currently operating as a private subsidiary of the GL events group, with no public ticker and no disclosed funding history.

Name

Maison de la Mutualité

Legal name

SOCIETE D'EXPLOITATION DU PALAIS DE LA MUTUALITE

Website

https://maisondelamutualite.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Maison de la Mutualité is a historic Parisian event venue in the Latin Quarter (since 1931), managed by GL events since 2010 and renovated by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte in 2012. It rents the 1,725-seat Le Théâtre, L'Espace Maubert (780 sqm modular), and nine Salons Rive gauche to corporate event organizers, cultural producers, and associations, supplemented by on-site Alain Ducasse catering and two in-house restaurants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Corporate event hosting
• Theater and conference facilities
• On-site event catering
• Business meeting spaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Venue Rental: Rental of event spaces including Le Théâtre (up to 1,725 seats), L'Espace Maubert (780 sqm modular), and Les Salons Rive gauche (9 modular lounges for 15-120 people). Revenue generated through hourly/daily rental fees for corporate events, conventions, galas, fashion shows, and conferences.
2. Catering and Restoration Services: On-site catering services including breakfasts, cocktails, business lunches, and refined dinners. 55% of menu is organic products with seasonal and local sourcing. Operates '20 Maison de la Mutualité' creative bistro restaurant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maison de la Mutualité is a historic Parisian event venue that rents out its theatrical and modular spaces for corporate events, conventions, festivals, fashion shows, galas, and conferences. It complements venue rentals with on-site catering (55% organic), two restaurant sub-brands (Cucina Mutualité by Alain Ducasse and 20 Maison de la Mutualité), and turnkey Espaces Affaires business meeting packages, hosting 250+ events per year.

Product overview

Maison de la Mutualité is a Parisian event venue offering multiple distinct spaces and services. The core offering consists of three main event spaces: Le Théâtre (a 790 sqm theater with 220 m² stage and 350-1,725 person capacity), L'Espace Maubert (780 sqm modular space with three lounges), and Les Salons Rive gauche (9 modular lounges accommodating 15-120 people each). These venues are complemented by Espaces Affaires for business meetings. The venue's catering division operates under the Better Food for a Better World (BF for BW) sustainable program and includes dedicated catering services, plus two restaurant sub-brands: 20 Maison de la Mutualité (creative bistro) and Cucina Mutualité (Italian trattoria by Alain Ducasse, Bib Gourmand). Additional services include seasonal terrace offerings and the Think Green environmental commitment program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Better Food for a Better World (BF for BW): Catering program focusing on sustainable, quality cuisine respectful of environment and people
• 20 Maison de la Mutualité
• Espaces Affaires
• L'Espace Maubert
• Les Salons Rive gauche
• Le Théâtre

Products and services

• Le Théâtre The main theater venue at Maison de la Mutualité featuring a 220 m² stage, latest stage technology, full air-conditioning, and seating capacity for 350 to 1,725 guests. Includes a sliding-rail seat system that converts seating to free up 800 m² for receptions.
• L'Espace Maubert A 780 sqm modular event space composed of three lounges (Jussieu 340 sqm, Monge 220 sqm, Saint-Germain 220 sqm) with large bay windows, dedicated control rooms, pantry, and two adjoining lounges (Odéon and Saint-Victor).
• Les Salons Rive gauche Nine modular lounges on the 5th floor with capacities ranging from 15 to 120 people, soundproofed, air-conditioned, with natural light and a central lounge with bar and outdoor patio.
• Espaces Affaires An all-inclusive turnkey business meeting solution offering professional meetings in prestigious venues with technical equipment and event catering expertise, combined with Alain Ducasse catering partnerships.
• Catering Services On-site catering including gastronomic creations and trendy buffets for breakfasts, cocktails, business lunches, and refined dinners, with 55% of menu sourced from organic products and prepared on-site by the Chef and brigade.
• Cucina Mutualité An Italian trattoria by Alain Ducasse located within Maison de la Mutualité, classified as Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide, offering Italian gastronomy prepared by Chef Salvatore Giansiracusa.
• 20 Maison de la Mutualité A creative bistro restaurant featuring traditional recipes infused with travel-inspired flavors, highlighting quality products and producers, open for lunch service with a seasonal menu.
• Terrace Services Seasonal outdoor terrace on rue Saint-Victor, open Wednesday to Sunday from 12h to 18h, offering snacks, ice creams, drinks, and recreational activities in partnership with Cucina Mutualité and Café Saint-Victor.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• LinkeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for food donation to combat food waste. In case of surplus, excess food is donated to associations through Linkee, making it available within two hours following events. This has both eco-impact (reducing polluting food waste) and social impact (providing quality meals to people in need).
• Alain Ducasse (Cucina Mutualité)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive Alain Ducasse restaurant partnership operating Cucina Mutualité, an Italian trattoria at Maison de la Mutualité. The restaurant has been awarded Bib Gourmand status by Michelin Guide. Part of Espaces Affaires turnkey business meeting solutions.
• Cuisiniers & Grandes MaisonscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent catering expertise partnership combined with Espaces Affaires business meeting solutions, providing turnkey catering services for events.
• Palais BrongniartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of GL events Paris Venues network. Palais Brongniart (former Paris stock exchange) is another prestigious GL events venue in Paris, with cross-referral and shared services including Espaces Affaires offering.
• GL eventsflagshipOthersGL events has managed Maison de la Mutualité since 2010. The group invested in major renovations under architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, reopening the venue on March 6, 2012. Maison de la Mutualité is part of the GL events Venues pole comprising 40+ venues globally.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Station F: World's largest startup campus in Paris hosting corporate events, conferences, and product launches; competes for tech-sector and younger corporate event clients with modern positioning versus Maison de la Mutualité's heritage.

Direct peers

• Le Centquatre (104): Paris cultural and event venue in the 19th arrondissement hosting corporate events, exhibitions, and conferences; comparable modular space model though with a more contemporary, less heritage-driven positioning.
• Théâtre du Châtelet: Historic Parisian theater hosting concerts, galas, and corporate events with comparable prestige and central location; overlaps with Le Théâtre's theatre-format event business.
• Palais des Congrès de Paris: Major Paris convention and exhibition center near Porte Maillot; offers comparable MICE capacity, modular halls, and corporate event hosting for large-scale conventions and trade shows.
• Carrousel du Louvre: Prestigious Paris event venue located beneath the Louvre, hosting corporate galas, fashion shows, and product launches — comparable central Paris prestige and event-format breadth to Maison de la Mutualité.
• Pavillon d'Armenonville: Parisian event venue within the Bois de Boulogne hosting galas, corporate events, and fashion shows; comparable capacity range and premium event positioning, though outside the Latin Quarter.
• Palais Brongniart: Former Paris stock exchange and sister venue within the GL events Paris Venues network; hosts conferences, galas, and corporate events in central Paris with comparable prestige positioning and shared Espaces Affaires distribution.
• L'Olympia: Legendary Parisian music hall hosting concerts and corporate events with strong heritage credentials; comparable iconic Paris venue status and historical monument positioning to Maison de la Mutualité.
• Maison de la Radio: Iconic Parisian venue on the Seine hosting corporate events, galas, and conferences in multiple studios and event spaces; comparable prestige, multiple-space model, and central Paris positioning.

Broad incumbents

• VIPARIS (Paris Expo Porte de Versailles): Largest Paris venue operator managing multiple convention centers and exhibition halls; broader portfolio player in the same MICE market with overlapping corporate event client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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