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La cité des congrès Valenciennes
Tailor-made spaces for your events

Inaugurated in January 2017, the Cité des Congrès de Valenciennes, supported by Valenciennes Métropole, is part of the innovative Rives Créatives de l’Escaut district.

2 exhibition halls, 3 auditoriums, 14 committee rooms, party areas: the Cité des Congrès offers 15,000 m² of fully modular space, designed to accommodate all types of professional or cultural events.

Located just a few minutes from downtown Valenciennes, the site is easily accessible by streetcar, car or train. On site: 1,120 parking spaces, a lounge area with bar and restaurant, planted exteriors, and remarkable architecture incorporating a former water tower, a testament to the local industrial heritage.

We offer complete support: reception, ticketing, checkroom, entertainment, decoration, catering, technical management… everything is done to make your event a success.

The Cité des Congrès Valenciennes offers 15,000 m2 of exhibition halls, auditoriums, committee rooms and festive areas, all fully adaptable to your needs. Easily accessible, it offers no less than 1,120 parking spaces for your visitors, a lounge area with bar and restaurant, and pleasant, shaded outdoor areas. In addition to our reception, ticketing and checkroom facilities, we offer a host of associated services to ensure the success of your events: entertainment, decoration, catering… Anything is possible, just ask us.

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Modular spaces
for a successful experience

Shows

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Whether you’re organizing a general meeting, a product launch, an exhibition or a concert, there’s a place for every type of event at the Cité des Congrès Valenciennes.

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What if your next event were held at the Cité des Congrès Valenciennes?

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The best shows and professional events in Valenciennes!

A dynamic city

Valenciennes, the perfect destination for your events

Valenciennes is easy to reach, welcoming and rich in infrastructure. Located in the heart of the Hauts-de-France region, close to Belgium, it is attracting an increasing number of organizers thanks to its dynamic environment, gastronomy, quality hotels and structuring economic fabric.

As the capital of an industrial and creative region, Valenciennes Métropole focuses on innovation, culture and professional meetings. La Cité is a strategic convention center that is human, efficient and forward-looking.

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Our team is at your service

Our team of event professionals puts all its expertise to work to provide you with an incomparable experience. Our project managers, stage managers and technicians are seasoned in organizing events of all sizes and types. Whatever your needs, they’ll be with you every step of the way, offering sound advice and personalized support.

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Why choose the Cité des Congrès Valenciennes?

A strategic location

Located in Anzin, near Valenciennes and Lille, the Cité des Congrès is ideally situated to host all types of events. The site is within easy reach of the TGV station, motorways and the tramway.

Event expertise

From professional conventions to trade shows, corporate parties and shows, our team masters the technical, logistical and human constraints.

Territorial influence

The Cité des Congrès contributes to the dynamism of France's 3ᵉ economic region and to the development of Valenciennes Métropole, particularly in the innovative Rives Créatives district.

A strong commitment to CSR

The Cité des Congrès de Valenciennes is committed to a responsible approach: geothermal power supply, waste sorting, LED lighting and eco-responsible local partnerships.

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Is the Cité des Congrès located in Valenciennes or Anzin?

The Cité des Congrès is located in Anzin, on the outskirts of Valenciennes. It enjoys a strategic location in the heart of the Rives Créatives district, easily accessible by streetcar, car or from the TGV station. This location sometimes earns it the name Cité des Congrès Anzin.

The Cité des Congrès offers over 15,000 m² of modular space. Our auditoriums seat between 150 and 800, our exhibition halls cover 4,000 m², and our 14 committee rooms can accommodate more intimate or sub-group meeting formats.

Yes, we offer you a personalized visit, either face-to-face or virtual, to discover the premises and discuss your project with our team.

Yes, our team can help you design your event, with customized services including space rental, catering, technical services, signage, entertainment, reception… We coordinate everything to ensure smooth, efficient organization.

Yes, depending on the nature and date of your event, it is possible to fully privatize the Cité des Congrès Valenciennes. This option is ideal for large trade shows, conventions or events requiring maximum confidentiality.

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