What Le Carreau Du Temple does

Le Carreau du Temple is a cultural and sports venue located in the Haut-Marais district of Paris (3rd arrondissement), operated by a Société Publique Locale (SPL) — a public limited company entirely owned by the Ville de Paris. Established in its current form in 2014 following a multi-year rehabilitation of a 19th-century iron-and-glass market building (listed as a French historical monument since 1982), the venue comprises a 1,800 m² Halle, a 250-seat performance auditorium, sports facilities (gym, dojo, dance studios), studios for artist residencies, a bar, and a shared library mezzanine. It produces over 230 artistic, cultural, and sporting events annually, including contemporary dance, theater, cinema, debates, and three signature festivals (Food Temple, Everybody, Jogging), and hosts approximately 52 partner associations delivering around 68 sports and artistic activities.

The venue monetizes through a diversified revenue model: ticket sales (€8–€22 per ticket across full, reduced, member, and group rates), Halle and studio rentals for corporate events, salons, and art fairs (AKAA, Urban Art Fair, Drawing Now), annual Carte Carreau memberships (€15–€20) that unlock discounts across a partner network of major Parisian cultural institutions, course fees routed through partner associations, and bar/catering operations focused on organic, local, and fair-trade products. Distribution combines a Weezevent-powered online ticketing widget, an on-site box office, direct enterprise sales for rentals, and a Carte Carreau member ecosystem spanning the Réunion des musées nationaux – Grand Palais, the Opéra national de Paris, the Centre national de la danse, Chaillot – Théâtre national de la danse, and others.

The organization serves three principal customer segments: cultural audiences attending performances and festivals, amateur sports and artistic practitioners enrolled in association-led courses, and corporate event organizers renting the Halle and studios. Its strategic positioning blends public-service cultural mandate with commercial rental income, supported by signature programming, ISO 20121 sustainable-event certification obtained in January 2024, an RGAA accessibility improvement plan through 2027, and partnerships including Paris 2024 for the Cultural Olympiad. The company is led by Directrice générale Sandrina Martins (since 2015) under the presidency of Ariel Weil on the Conseil d'Administration.

Name

Le Carreau Du Temple

Legal name

Société Publique Locale d'aménagement à forme anonyme

Website

https://www.lecarreaudutemple.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Le Carreau du Temple is a publicly owned Parisian cultural and sports venue (Société Publique Locale of the Ville de Paris) operating a 1,800 m² Halle, 250-seat auditorium, and sports facilities, serving cultural audiences, amateur practitioners, and corporate event organizers through ticketed performances, rentals, memberships, and partner associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural and Sports Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB), Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Cultural venue operations
• Sports facility management
• Event space rental
• Contemporary dance programming
• Artist residency programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Cultural Programming & Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticket sales for spectacles, performances, dance shows, and cultural events in the 250-seat auditorium and Halle. Ticket categories include full price (22€), reduced (15€), half-price for Carte Carreau members (11€), and group rates (8€).
2. Space Rental for Events: The venue generates revenue by renting its spaces (Halle 1,800m², studios, meeting rooms) to external organizers for salons, fashion shows, corporate events, and art fairs throughout the year.
3. Membership Card (Carte Carreau): Annual membership card sold at 20€ full rate / 15€ reduced rate, providing benefits including 50% discount on spectacles, 10% on sports/artistic activities, free trial class, and reduced rates at partner cultural institutions.
4. Sports and Artistic Activities: Courses and activities organized by approximately 52 sports associations operating within the venue's facilities, generating revenue through course fees.
5. Bar and Catering: On-site bar serving organic, local, and fair-trade products, including natural wines, operating during performances and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Le Carreau du Temple is a cultural and sports venue in central Paris that operates a 1,800m² Halle, a 250-seat performance auditorium, and studios delivering 230+ annual cultural events, amateur sports and artistic courses run by 52 partner associations, signature festivals, artist residencies, and venue rentals for professional events. Tickets, course registrations, and membership are sold directly to consumers while the Halle and meeting rooms are rented to corporate and professional event organizers.

Product overview

Le Carreau du Temple is a cultural and sports establishment operated by a Société Publique Locale (SPL) under the City of Paris. The venue offers a unified portfolio of products centered on a 1,800m² Halle and 250-seat performance hall. Core offerings include: (1) Cultural programming with annual seasons of 230+ artistic events across dance, theater, cinema, and debate; (2) Sports and artistic activities via 50+ partner associations offering amateur practices; (3) Three signature festivals—Food Temple (culinary), Everybody (contemporary dance), and Jogging (sports-arts intersection); (4) Artist residency programs in two dedicated studios; (5) Venue rental for external events including art fairs and corporate functions; and (6) Carte Carreau membership providing discounts and partner benefits. The venue was rehabilitated in 2014 by StudioMilou Architecture and serves as a hybrid space combining professional cultural production with amateur sports access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cultural Programming Season Annual cultural season of more than 230 artistic, cultural, and sporting events including contemporary dance performances, theater, cinema screenings, debates, and live music, with tickets sold to the general public and cultural audiences.
• Sports and Artistic Activities Amateur sports and artistic practice courses delivered by approximately 52 partner associations, offering 68+ disciplines per season such as judo, boxing, basketball, dance, voguing, theater, yoga, and pilates for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Venue Rental / Halle Rental of the 1,800m² Halle, studios, and meeting rooms to external organizers for salons, art fairs (AKAA, Drawing Now Paris, Urban Art Fair), vintage markets, fashion shows, and corporate events throughout the year.
• Food Temple Festival Annual culinary and gastronomy festival held each September, celebrating food cultures through tastings, dinners, and culinary programming, with the tenth edition dedicated to Moroccan cuisine and culture.
• Festival Everybody Annual festival dedicated to contemporary body arts and dance, exploring the place of the body in contemporary societies through performances, workshops, and participatory events.
• Festival Jogging Annual festival exploring the intersection of sports and arts through performances, workshops, and sports activities that bring together athletic and artistic practices.
• Artist Residencies Professional residency program hosting approximately 50 dance companies, collectives, and musicians per year in dedicated studios for artistic creation, long-term residencies, and project-based collaborations.
• Carte Carreau Membership Annual membership card priced at 20€ (full) or 15€ (reduced), offering 50% discount on shows, 10% on annual sports and artistic activities, one free trial class, and reduced rates at partner cultural institutions including Opéra national de Paris, Réunion des musées nationaux – Grand Palais, and Chaillot – Théâtre national de la danse.
• Salon Events (Rental Events) Programmed rental events at the venue including art fairs (AKAA, Drawing Now Paris, Urban Art Fair), vintage markets, professional salons, and cultural exhibitions hosted by external organizers in the Halle space.

Quantifiable outcome

• 230+ artistic, cultural and sporting events produced annually
• +5 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

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

• Paris 2024flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Paris 2024 on the Cultural Olympiad, notably for the 'Behind the line' performance project featuring urban dances and music celebrating citizenship and equality in connection with the Olympic Games.
• Blast (media)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for the 'Menaces sur l'État de droit!' cycle of international encounters, broadcasting discussions on YouTube and providing editorial coverage.
• Paris Action Climat et Biodiversité PactcoreOthersSignatory of the Paris Climate and Biodiversity Action Pact, committing to environmental sustainability measures in venue operations.
• Pari(s) Zéro PlastiquecoreOthersSignatory initiative committed to eliminating single-use plastics from venue operations.
• La Réserve des artsminorOthersAssociation that recovers and redistributes scrap materials from scenographies and events, promoting circular economy and waste reduction.
• Eau de ParisminorOthersPartnership with the public water utility to provide water fountains throughout the venue, eliminating plastic bottle sales.
• Centre national de la danse (CND)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCarte Carreau members receive reduced rates (10€ instead of 15€) on CND spectacles and workshops, as part of the membership benefit program.
• Réunion des musées nationaux – Grand PalaisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner institution offering reduced rates to Carte Carreau members.
• Opéra national de ParisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner institution offering reduced rates to Carte Carreau members.
• Chaillot – Théâtre national de la danseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner institution offering reduced rates on programming to Carte Carreau members via dedicated booking code.
• Centre de Recherche Théâtre et HandicapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for accessibility services, enabling visually impaired audiences to access performances through the Souffleurs d'Images service.
• Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional (CRR) de ParisminorOthersMusic conservatory students use the venue's sports facilities (gym, dojo, dance studios) for education.
• StudioMilou architectureminorOthersArchitecture firm led by Jean-François Milou responsible for the 2007-2014 rehabilitation and renovation of the historic building.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Le CENTQUATRE-PARIS: Public cultural establishment in Paris (also SPL/EPIC) combining artistic programming, free public access and event rental — the closest structural analogue to Le Carreau du Temple in Paris's public cultural venue ecosystem.
• La Villette: Major Parisian cultural complex hosting concerts, exhibitions, festivals and outdoor activities, with comparable multipurpose venue rental and event programming scale.
• Théâtre de la Ville: Parisian national theatre presenting dance, theater and contemporary performance programming with partner-network audience benefits — directly comparable programming model in central Paris.
• Chaillot – Théâtre national de la danse: National dance theatre and existing Carte Carreau partner; presents contemporary dance and choreographic programming with comparable audience and partner-institution overlap.
• Philharmonie de Paris: Major public performance venue in Paris offering concerts, family programming, education services and rental events — comparable in scale and public-mandate operating model.
• Atelier des Lumières: Paris-based immersive art and cultural venue producing ticketed exhibitions and special events, comparable in event-driven GTM and ticketing infrastructure.
• Palais de Tokyo: Parisian contemporary arts centre producing exhibitions, performances and events; Carte Carreau partner with comparable contemporary-cultural positioning and partnership program.
• Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection: Parisian contemporary art venue and Carte Carreau partner with a hybrid public/private model presenting exhibitions and cultural programming in a historic building.

Regional players

• Southbank Centre: London's largest arts centre, a publicly-supported multipurpose cultural complex presenting performing arts, festivals and rented events — directly comparable operating model outside France.
• Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM): Major multi-venue performing arts centre in New York presenting dance, theater, music and film programming with comparable artistic-residency and festival programming structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lecarreaudutemple

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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