PUCES EVENT

What PUCES EVENT does

Puces Event, founded in 2022 and headquartered in Villeurbanne (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France) at 5 rue Eugène Pottier, is a private event venue operator and a subsidiary of Les Puces du Canal — a flea market established nearly 30 years ago and ranked the 2nd largest in France, attracting roughly 10,000 weekend visitors. The company rents four modular event spaces embedded within the Puces du Canal site: Le Chapiteau (a 700m² reconverted circus tent accommodating up to 700 standing guests), La Guinguette du Canal (a 230m² covered terrace with bistronomy and street food catering), Le Petit Corner (a 14m² container plus 19m² terrace for ancillary event functions), and L'Annexe (a 70m² intimate space for 12–25 guests). Collectively the venues accommodate between 12 and 700 attendees across configurations suited for conferences, cocktail receptions, seated dinners, trade shows, corporate seminars, private celebrations, and association events.

The underlying operational technology is physical venue infrastructure — modular indoor and outdoor spaces including a heritage circus tent, a covered terrace with barbecue and string lights, a converted shipping container, and a small annex — supported by a standard WordPress-based website with an inquiry form, downloadable brochure, and integration with the Yurplan ticketing platform. The site offers 800 parking spaces, PMR accessibility, and proximity (10 minutes) to central Lyon. No proprietary software, data platforms, or technology products are disclosed.

Puces Event generates revenue exclusively through quote-based venue rental, with pricing tailored to venue selection, event type, guest count, and duration. The go-to-market is direct: customers submit inquiries via a website form or contact the company by phone/email. Target segments are companies and economic actors (primary), private individuals (primary), and associations/non-profits (secondary). Reference clients include national accounts (Cogedim, Groupama, Crédit Agricole, Mazars) alongside local associations and performers. Marketing relies on website content, integration with the Puces du Canal ecosystem, and testimonials displayed on the homepage. The company has 7 employees and operates with no public revenue disclosure.

Name

PUCES EVENT

Legal name

Puces Event

Website

https://pucesevent.pucesducanal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Puces Event is a private event venue operator in Villeurbanne, France, renting four modular spaces (circus tent, terrace, container, annex) for 12–700 guests to companies, individuals, and associations in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It is a subsidiary of Les Puces du Canal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310)

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

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK), Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Corporate event hosting
• Private celebration venues
• Modular event spaces
• Catered event venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Villeurbanne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Rental of event spaces (Chapiteau, Guinguette, Petit Corner, L'Annexe) for corporate events, private celebrations, conferences, and gatherings. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to event requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Puces Event rents out four modular event venues within the Les Puces du Canal site in Villeurbanne (near Lyon): Le Chapiteau (700m² circus tent for up to 700 guests), La Guinguette du Canal (230m² covered terrace with catering), Le Petit Corner (14m² container space with terrace for auxiliary event use), and L'Annexe (70m² space for 12-25 guests). The venues accommodate professional events (conferences, seminars, cocktails, corporate gatherings) and private celebrations for businesses, associations, and individuals in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, with quote-based pricing and event coordination support.

Product overview

Puces Event operates four distinct event venues at Les Puces du Canal in Villeurbanne (near Lyon), France. The flagship venue is Le Chapiteau, a 700m² reconverted circus tent accommodating up to 700 people for conferences, cocktails, dinners, and performances. La Guinguette du Canal offers a 230m² covered terrace with bistronomy and street food options for 200-300 guests. Le Petit Corner provides a compact 14m² container with a 19m² terrace for auxiliary event support. L'Annexe delivers an intimate 70m² space for 12-25 attendees. The venues collectively accommodate events ranging from 50 to 700 guests across various configurations for professional and private occasions.

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Products and services

• Le Chapiteau A 700m² reconverted circus tent providing an atypical, fully modular event venue that accommodates up to 700 standing guests, 500 in plenary configuration, 550 for cocktail receptions, or 250 for seated dinners. Suited for conferences, cocktails, seated dinners, and performances for corporate and private event clients.
• La Guinguette du Canal A 230m² covered terrace venue offering bistronomy and street food dining options, with capacity for 200 seated or 300 standing guests. Features include a barbecue, string lights, and a convivial French ambiance ideal for afterworks, summer evenings, seated dinners, and informal corporate or private events.
• Le Petit Corner A 14m² container space with a 19m² terrace, positioned between La Guinguette and Le Chapiteau. This practical and versatile space serves as a desk, exhibition area, welcome zone, or backstage support for events held at the adjacent venues.
• L'Annexe A 70m² intimate reception space capable of hosting 12-25 guests for dinners or cocktail events. A warm and modulable venue suited for private or professional gatherings, meetings, informal gatherings, and celebrations in an authentic setting.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• La Région Auvergne Rhône AlpesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Regional government entity supporting local economic development. Listed as a partner of Puces Event, suggesting potential regional funding or promotional support for the event venue.
• ONLYLYONminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Official Lyon tourism and economic development brand. Partnership supports visibility and positioning of the venue within Lyon's event ecosystem.
• NinkasiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Local brewery and event venue operator in Lyon. Listed as partner, potentially for catering collaborations or event co-hosting.
• VilleurbanneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022City municipality where Puces Event is located. Partnership likely supports local economic development and event promotion.
• Les Étoiles FilantesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Non-profit association that has hosted charity events at the venue. Partnership reflects mutual support for community initiatives.
• Pablo GassiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Local event professional/photographer listed as partner for event documentation and promotional activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Le Trianon: Historic Parisian event venue and concert hall hosting corporate events, concerts, and private functions. Comparable to Puces Event as an event venue operator leveraging a distinctive historic structure for corporate and private bookings.
• Ground Control: Multi-purpose urban venue in Paris offering food, drink, events, and cultural programming in a converted industrial space. Comparable to Puces Event as an atypical venue with multiple interconnected spaces and an experiential positioning.
• Wanderlust: Open-air event venue alongside the Seine in Paris, hosting parties, corporate events, and cultural programming. Comparable to Puces Event's outdoor venue positioning (La Guinguette) and event-driven business model.
• Le Transbordeur: Major event and concert venue located in Villeurbanne (same city as Puces Event), hosting concerts, corporate events, and private functions. Comparable as an event venue operator competing in the same local Lyon market.
• La Sucrière: Iconic atypical event venue in Lyon's Confluence district, offering modular spaces for corporate events, exhibitions, and private functions. Comparable to Puces Event as a specialty/atypical event venue in the Lyon metropolitan area with cultural positioning.
• Le Hasard Ludique: Atypical cultural and event venue in Paris located in a converted railway station. Comparable to Puces Event as a converted/specialty structure hosting events, dining, and cultural activities in a distinctive setting.
• Le Comptoir Général: Atypical urban venue in Paris offering food, events, and cultural programming in a converted warehouse space. Comparable to Puces Event as an atypical venue combining dining, events, and cultural experiences in a converted structure.

Broad incumbents

• Centre de Congrès de Lyon (Cité Internationale): Major convention and congress center in Lyon offering large-scale MICE facilities. Comparable to Puces Event as a Lyon event venue operator, but positioned for larger conferences and trade shows with broader corporate clientele.
• La Halle Tony Garnier: Large event venue in Lyon hosting concerts, corporate events, and trade shows. Comparable to Puces Event as a Lyon event venue, but with significantly larger capacity and broader event programming for mass-market audiences.

Regional players

• Le Ninkasi: Lyon-based brewery and event venue operator with multiple locations in the Lyon area. Comparable to Puces Event as a regional venue operator; formally listed as a partner of Puces Event for catering collaborations and event co-hosting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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