FERME DE L'ABBAYE

What FERME DE L'ABBAYE does

Ferme de l'Abbaye is a privately-held event venue business operating from a restored 17th-century historical farm in Clairmarais, Pas-de-Calais, France. The site is classified in the supplementary inventory of historical monuments of France, with the original farm dating to 1670 and the barn completed in 1717. The venue rents modular reception halls and outdoor spaces to host private ceremonies (weddings, baptisms, communions, anniversaries) and corporate functions (seminars, product launches) for 30 to 300 guests. Charles Canler is identified as the director of publication and primary operator of the establishment.

The venue's core product is event space rental, comprising three primary indoor spaces — Le Germoir (136m2 main hall with 7m ceiling and mezzanine, accommodating up to 200 guests in cocktail configuration), Le Salon (60m2 intimate space for up to 70 guests), and La Grange (the 17th-century barn spanning over 300m2) — plus an outdoor courtyard suitable for tents and marquees. Modular furniture, storage facilities, kitchen access, and electrical infrastructure are included. Customers retain freedom to choose their own caterers and service providers, distinguishing the venue from full-service hotel or conference facilities. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and customers must contact the venue directly via phone (06.13.20.63.56 / 03.21.38.21.38) or website contact form to receive quotes.

The business model is direct-to-consumer venue rental on a one-time basis, with regional geographic focus across Hauts-de-France (Saint-Omer, Calais, Dunkirk, Lille). Marketing relies on the company website (fermedelabbaye.com), which features photo galleries and a video tour; no social media channels or paid digital advertising are evident. A minor referral partnership with Les Belles Echappées provides turnkey event solutions. The business has no funding rounds, no institutional investors, and no parent company affiliations, operating as an independent establishment.

Name

FERME DE L'ABBAYE

Legal name

La Ferme de l'Abbaye

Website

https://fermedelabbaye.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ferme de l'Abbaye is a privately-held event venue in Clairmarais, France, operating from a restored 17th-century historical farm. It rents modular reception halls and outdoor spaces to individuals and corporations hosting private ceremonies and professional events for 30 to 300 guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

General Rental Centers (5323)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces) (HSACALAJ)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Private ceremony hosting
• Corporate event spaces
• Reception halls
• Historical barn venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Clairmarais

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Revenue generated through rental of event spaces including Le Germoir (136m2), Le Salon (60m2), the barn, and outdoor courtyard. Customers pay for exclusive use of the venue for their events. The venue provides modular furniture and infrastructure (storage, kitchen, electrical connections). Customers have freedom to choose their own caterers and service providers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

FERME DE L'ABBAYE rents out a historic 17th-century farm complex in Clairmarais, France, as an event venue for private ceremonies (weddings, baptisms, communions, anniversaries) and corporate functions (seminars, product launches). The offering includes multiple modular indoor spaces (Le Germoir 136m², Le Salon 60m², La Grange 300m² barn) plus outdoor courtyard areas, with modular furniture, kitchen access, storage, and electrical hookups included. Clients retain freedom to choose their own caterers and service providers, and bookings are handled directly via phone, email, or website contact form.

Product overview

FERME DE L'ABBAYE is an event venue business operating from a 17th-century restored barn complex in Clairmarais, France. The venue offers multiple distinct spaces for rental: Le Germoir (136m2 main hall with mezzanine for up to 200 guests), Le Salon (60m2 intimate space for up to 70 guests), La Grange (300m2 barn space), and outdoor courtyard areas with tent/marquee capability. The venue specializes in hosting private ceremonies (weddings, baptisms, communions, anniversaries) and corporate events (seminars, product launches) for 30 to 300 attendees. The business model centers on venue rental with client-chosen external service providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le Germoir (Main Reception Hall) A 136m² main reception hall with 7-meter ceiling height and mezzanine, featuring natural light from multiple openings to the courtyard. Accommodates up to 200 guests for cocktail receptions. Offers versatile seating configurations including conference (150), banquet (110), classroom (70), and cocktail (200) layouts. Suitable for private ceremonies and corporate events.
• Le Salon (Intimate Reception Room) A 60m² intimate reception room with 3-meter ceiling and natural lighting. Suitable for smaller gatherings, accommodating up to 70 guests for cocktail receptions with seating for approximately 50 and 30 in alternative configurations.
• La Grange (Historic Barn) A 17th-century barn spanning over 300m², fully renovated. Provides additional versatile event space with modular furniture options. Available for events and adds historical character to receptions.
• Courtyard and Outdoor Spaces Large outdoor courtyard area suitable for installing tents and marquees during fair weather. Offers additional capacity and atmospheric options for events at the venue.
• Private Event Hosting Services Event hosting services for private ceremonies including weddings, baptisms, communions, and anniversaries. Clients have freedom to choose their own caterers and service providers. Venue provides exclusive use of spaces for events of 30 to 300 guests.
• Corporate Event Hosting Services Professional event hosting for seminars, product launches, and corporate events. Accommodates 30 to 300 attendees with modular furniture, storage facilities, kitchen access, and electrical hookups. The unique historical setting provides cachet for corporate functions.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Les Belles EchappéesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral partner mentioned on the corporate events page. Les Belles Echappées provides turnkey event solutions for customers organizing events at La Ferme de l'Abbaye. The partnership appears to be a one-way referral where the venue suggests this provider to customers seeking complete event packages.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Domaine de la Tortinière: French chateau estate offering private and corporate event hosting in a heritage setting; comparable because it competes for the same private ceremony and small corporate function segment with a similar heritage-led positioning.
• Moulin de l'Abbaye: A restored historic mill in the Dordogne operating as a hotel and event venue in a heritage setting; directly comparable as a small privately-operated heritage property hosting private celebrations and small private events.
• Château de la Motte-Husson: Boutique chateau-hotel and wedding venue in northern France offering heritage event hosting; comparable as a privately-operated historic property targeting private ceremonies and small corporate retreats in a similar regional catchment.
• Manoir de la Boulaie: Small privately-run historic manor in Brittany hosting weddings and corporate events; directly comparable as an independently operated heritage property with modular reception halls in a similar small-operator profile.

Regional players

• La Grée des Landes - Eco-Hôtel Spa Yves Rocher: Boutique heritage property in Brittany combining lodging with private and corporate event hosting; comparable as a small historic venue targeting private ceremonies and seminars in a French region.
• Mairie de Clairmarais / Saint-Omer tourism office: Local tourism authority promoting regional heritage and event venues around Saint-Omer; comparable as a regional ecosystem player driving inbound event demand to properties like La Ferme de l'Abbaye in Hauts-de-France.

Others

• Wedding venues on Zankyou: Online wedding marketplace aggregating French wedding venues and vendors; comparable as a digital channel through which La Ferme de l'Abbaye could capture more inbound bookings alongside its existing direct-to-consumer model.
• Les Belles Echappées: French event-management agency offering turnkey event solutions including venue sourcing and planning; comparable as an ecosystem partner already working with La Ferme de l'Abbaye and addressing the same end-customer event market.

Broad incumbents

• Châteauform': Leading French chain of heritage venues for corporate seminars and events; comparable because they target the same corporate event buyer seeking distinctive settings, but with a much larger multi-site footprint across France and Europe.
• Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte: Iconic French historic chateau offering private and corporate event hire; a larger, well-known incumbent in the heritage venue category, comparable in offering but with substantially greater brand recognition and capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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