WELCOME LES SALLES DU CARROUSEL CONTENTS A ROYAL PALACE ART, HISTORY, LUXURY AN EYE TO THE FUTURE LES SALLES DU CARROUSEL A ROYAL PALACE FACTS AND FIGURES AT A GLANCE THE STORY OF LES SALLES DU CARROUSEL A PRESTIGIOUS CLIENT LIST FACTS AND FIGURES elegant, Inside the 4 contemporary spaces world’s FROM 750 TO 1,900 SQ.M, THREE OF WHICH ARE number EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE 1 RISERS museum fully customisable spaces 2 PERFECT FOR CREATING 7,125 SQ.M ONE-OF-A-KIND EVENTS OF MODULAR INTERIOR SPACES IN THE HEART OF PARIS events each year IN55 PARIS, THE CHIC, CULTURAL CAPITAL A ROYAL PALACE . 4 AT A GLANCE A royal welcome, A venue made to measure rich in history and culture A timeless setting with contemporary Sumptuous, appeal one-of-a-kind events Unforgettable encounters in the heart of Paris A ROYAL PALACE . 5 THE STORY OF LES SALLES DU CARROUSEL Les Salles du Carrousel is located at the very centre of the Louvre Palace, a place inextricably linked to French history, and a royal residence until the reign of Louis XIV. Within its walls are archaeological vestiges that were Septembre discovered during its construction. 1993 1991 Inauguration of the Inverted Construction begins on Pyramid, designed by I.M. Pei. 2012 Carrousel du Louvre as an extension Measuring 16 metres on a side, The reception of the museum's main entrance. weighing 180 tons and 7 metres rooms are fitted 1202 The contract is awarded to architects with “sound and 2016 tall, it becomes the architectural Construction of I.M. Pei and Michel Macary. light" capacities Refurbishment the Louvre Fortress The worksite lasts 21 months and employs symbol of the new Louvre. of the Foyer by King Philip II more than 1,300 people. Augustus 1793 Inauguration of the Museum Central des Arts de la République 2013 1993 Octobre Refurbishment of 200 years 1993 the organisers' oces after its creation, Carrousel du Louvre Elimination of the the Louvre becomes ouvre ociellement press booths to the Grand Louvre, au public. Il se compose create the Salle Dali one of the world's de 3 allées accueillant Renovation of 1317 1990 largest and most The Louvre Palace plus de 60 magasins the Mezzanine floor The Minister of Culture, modern museums. et dispose de 4 salles becomes a royal Communication and Major Replacement of residence for Charles V de réception sur the Carrousel's chairs Public Works unveils the une surface prestigious Carrousel du de 7 500 sq.m Louvre project. Originally intended for fashion shows, the Carrousel hosts events formerly held in the Louvre's Cour Carrée. The archaeological excavations carried out prior to the construction of Carrousel du Louvre led to an astonishing discovery – a magnificent defensive wall from the 14th DID YOU KNOW century! This wall, whose construction was ordered by Charles V, was preserved and ? highlighted within the new structure. A ROYAL PALACE . 6 A PRESTIGIOUS CLIENT LIST A «FASHIONABLE» ADDRESS HOSTING THE GENERAL MEETINGS OF LVMH AND DIOR, AND THE ANNUAL RUNWAY SHOWS OF THE INTERNATIONAL HAIRDESIGN COMPETITION MAJOR SPORTS-RELATED EVENTS FEATURING THE RANDOM DRAW FOR THE 32ND ROUND OF THE 2015 COUPE DE FRANCE FOOTBALL CUP «Located at the very centre of a COMPETITION historical palace, Carrousel du Louvre is an elegant, exclusive HISTORY IN THE MAKING WELCOMING THE GLOBAL SUMMIT 2014, A MEETING space. It has been cleverly OF KEY INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DECISION- designed so that even large MAKERS objects, such as automobiles, can be easily brought in and EN GARDE! A MAJOR FENCING COMPETITION, THE displayed.» CHALLENGE RÉSEAU FERRÉ DE FRANCE A GLOBAL PHENOMENON A GLOBAL PHENOMENON THE EUROPEAN TOUR OF THE GAME OF THRONES EXHIBITION A ROYAL PALACE . 7 FASHION MULTICULTURAL EVENTS A ROYAL PALACE . 8 ART MULTICULTURAL EVENTS A ROYAL PALACE . 9 SPORT MULTICULTURAL EVENTS A ROYAL PALACE . 10 SEATED DINNERS MULTICULTURAL EVENTS A ROYAL PALACE . 11 LES SALLES DU CARROUSEL A R T , HISTORY, LUXURY IN THE HEART OF PARIS EXCLUSIVE, PRESTIGIOUS, UNRIVALLED IN THE HEART OF PARIS Place Vendôme Rue des Petits Champs Steeped in history, Carrousel du Louvre occupies an exclusive position Rue Saint-Honoré in the very centre of Paris, from which visitors can easily access the Avenue de l’Opéra entire capital. Rue de Rivoli PALAIS Place de la Concorde ROYAL Rue de Richelieu ROISSYCHARLES LE BOURGET DE GAULLE AIRPORT AIRPORT Rue de Rivoli 21 JARDIN DES TUILERIES A 1 99 rue 27 Transport de Rivoli 39 PORTE DE 1 81 LA CHAPELLE A 14 7 95 Palais Royal Palais Royal Orly and Roissy Charles de Musée du Louvre Comédie Française Gaulle airports Galerie commerciale / Rue Saint-Honoré GARE Quai des Tuileries Shopping centre PORTE DU NORD JARDINS MAILLOT GARE DU 1 7 CARROUSEL SAINT LAZARE GARE Avenue du Général Lemonnier Metro station Palais Royal - DE L’EST C Musée du Louvre Musée d’Orsay MUSÉE Quai Anatole France DU LOUVRE 21 27 39 81 95 MUSÉE D’ORSAY Quai François Mitterand Parking Rivol i Louvre Pont-Royal 615 parking spaces and a A 13 GARE Rue du Louvre delivery zone where articulated DE LYON lorries can unload without PARIS PORTE La Quai Voltaire S PORTE GARE DE BERCY e disturbing nearby residents D’AUSTERLITZ in D’AUTEUIL A 4 e Auto Lib’(car sharing) GARE 6 stations in the vicinity MONTPARNASSE Vélib’(cycle rental) 4 stations in the vicinity PORTE PORTE Bateau bus (river shuttle) D’ORLÉANS A 6 D’ITALIE Louvre station LES SALLES SNCF DU CARROUSEL Gare : Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare ORLY 99 RUE DE RIVOLI AIRPORT 75001 PARIS For longer-term storage for lorries, logistical synergies are possible with NOTE other sites (Paris Nord Villepinte, Paris expo Porte de Versailles...) ART, HISTORY, LUXURY . 13 EXCLUSIVE, PRESTIGIOUS, UNRIVALLED EXCLUSIVE Close to Paris’s «Golden Triangle», grand hotels and elegant townhouses, and just steps away from the celebrated Place Vendôme, Carrousel du Louvre’s location is truly exceptional PRESTIGIOUS Also adjacent to the Louvre museum are the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, the Musée d’Orsay and the Comédie Française UNRIVALLED Carrousel du Louvre is near the capital’s justly famous department stores, but also offers a mix of shops and restaurants that is unmatched in Paris ART, HISTORY, LUXURY . 14 LES SALLES DU CARROUSEL AN EYE TO THE FUTUR THE EXTERIOR REGAL AND EXCLUSIVE THEL’EXTÉRIEUR INTERIOR : RESOLUTELYMAJESTUEUX CONTEMPORARY ET EXCLUSIF THE FOYER LE FOYER GABRIEL, DELORME AND LENÔTRE SUITES SOUFFLOT SUITE THE EXTERIOR REGAL AND EXCLUSIVE Les Salles du Carrousel is uniquely situated in the historic centre of Paris, immediately adjacent to the splendid formal Tuileries gardens and the banks of the Seine. Visitors enter from the Place du Carrousel, a below-ground plaza that is an extension of the entrance to the Louvre Museum, and which features the inverted pyramid designed by I.M. Pei. Twin doors, towering yet discreet, bear witness to the history of the place and invite guests to discover what lies beyond them. AN EYE TO THE FUTURE . 16 THE INTERIOR AN EYE TO THE FUTURE Les Salles du Carrousel harmoniously combines a thoroughly contemporary reception facility with an impressive historical venue. Just inside the space’s monumental doors, The space’s soaring ceiling and the use of visitors discover Charles V’s famous elegant materials such as marble, stone and defensive wall, whose imposing stature can wood create a regal and exclusive be further highlighted with customised atmosphere. Les Salles du Carrousel features lighting. fully up-to-date facilities: elegant, modular spaces, lighting and sound capacities for inventive scene-setting, VIP offices and practical yet discrete entries for organisers. No detail has been overlooked in helping you to create successful and original events. AN EYE TO THE FUTURE . 17 INTERCONNECTED SPACES Exit towards the Jardin des Tuileries LE NÔTRE SUITE Parking areas Parking areas Bus Parking for coaches Catering office SOUFFLOT SUITE Escalators to Level 1 FOYER Place Charles V Bus du Stairs Hall Carrousel Administrative offices Freight elevators Elevators for persons with disabilities Apple store Restroom facilities DELORME GABRIEL SUITE SUITE ATMs Cloakrooms Loading zone Shopping centre ENTRANCE TO LOUVRE MUSEUM Renovations to the Foyer will take PLEASE NOTE place during 2016 AN EYE TO THE FUTURE . 18 THE FOYER Adjacent to the entrance, the Foyer (1310 sq. m) is perfect for smaller-scale events, and provides direct access to Carrousel du Louvre’s four reception spaces. Advantages : As a showcase for the magnificent A central monumental staircase leads to THE HISTORIC CHARACTER OF THE Charles V wall, the Foyer can be divided a mezzanine – the perfect location for CHARLES V DEFENSIVE WALL into two sections to allow for cocktail receptions and VIP events. simultaneous events. Everything to make your event run smoothly is on hand: cloakrooms, offices for organisers Perfect for : and customised lighting and décor. A STYLISH RECEPTION AREA EXHIBITIONS COCKTAIL RECEPTIONS AN EYE TO THE FUTURE . 19 GABRIEL, DELORME AND LE NÔTRE Three principle spaces of Les Sallles du Carrousel, ranging from 750 to 1,900 m2, strike the perfect balance between contemporary appeal and timeless elegance. Advantages : With curved ceilings and parquet facilitate the staging of events RETRACTABLE TIERED SEATING (500 TO 2,200 SEATS) flooring, each space is fitted with hosted there. PROSCENIUMS FOR RUNWAY SHOWS retractable, tiered seating that can Fully functional, they feature freight accommodate between 500 and elevators, two loading zones and 2,200 guests, and prosceniums that two catering areas. Entirely allow you to create unforgettable soundproof, the spaces can be used events. separately or combined for Fitted with cutting-edge technology large-scale events. Perfect for : (floor-mounted sockets, wireless CONVENTIONS PRODUCT LAUNCHES Internet access, integrated lighting TRADE SHOWS FASHION SHOWS and sound bridges), these spaces SHOWROOMS SPORTING EVENTS were specifically designed to EXHIBITIONS GENERAL MEETINGS AN EYE TO THE FUTURE .