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Organize your congress at la Cité des Congrès Valenciennes

The Cité des Congrès Valenciennes is the perfect venue fororganizing congresses, conventions or conferences. Close to major capital cities, Valenciennes is a top destination in the Hauts-de-France region.

The Congress Center of Valenciennes, a strategic choice

At the crossroads of major European flows, the Cité des Congrès Valenciennes offers an ideal setting for conventions of all sizes. Less exposed than Parisian hubs, it offers greater control over logistics, costs and participant comfort.

Connected by the TGV train station, close to several international airports and served by public transport, it’s an effective solution for bringing together your target audience, whether professional or general public, in optimal conditions.

A successful convention starts with the right choice of venue

The Cité des Congrès Valenciennes has 3 auditoriums of different capacities for your congresses, symposiums or conferences:

Auditorium Watteau

Treat your guests to a venue that combines elegance, comfort and performance. The Auditorium Watteau boasts remarkable acoustics, ideal for conference rooms or high-quality cultural performances.

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Carpeaux Auditorium

Ideal for events involving several sequences (conferences, networking, etc.), the Carpeaux Auditorium features double access with reception, bar and checkrooms, facilitating transitions and participant comfort.

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Épinay Auditorium

Designed for smaller formats, this venue guarantees a high level of performance, even for small committees. It is ideal for strategy sessions, scientific committees or project groups.

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Other conference facilities

To accompany your plenary sessions, workshop sessions or other convivial moments, several configurations are available:

  • 2 halls for your stands, events or partner exhibitions;
  • 14 fully-equipped meeting rooms for formats from 50 to 150 people;
  • A lounge area with bar and restaurant for informal get-togethers;
  • User-friendly spaces such as the patio, mezzanines and outdoor terrace;

Designed for flexible use, all our spaces can be adapted to your needs. ahier specifications. From the formal to the inspiring, you’re free to compose your program to suit your target audience. All presentation materials, audiovisual equipment and connectivity are included.

Our teams are with you every step of the way: installation, coordination, technical support.

A dynamic city

Valenciennes, the creative spark

Valenciennes combines accessibility and quality of life. The site benefits from excellent public transport links, and a range of nearby infrastructures including hotels, restaurants and cultural venues.

The Convention Bureau (Valenciennes Tourisme & Congrès) is an official partner of the Cité. It can help you centralize reservations, welcome participants and handle logistical and organizational aspects in conjunction with the local ecosystem.

The “Valenciennes Tourisme & Congrès” Convention Bureau works alongside us to organize the logistics of your event for your participants.

Accessibility

Valenciennes benefits from easy access thanks to its geographical position in the heart of Europe:

  • By train (TGV station): 1 h 50 from Paris – 6 round-trip TGV trains per day
  • By car: 35 min from Lille / 1 h from Brussels / 2 h from Paris
  • By plane: 10 min from Valenciennes – Denain airfield
  • 25 min from Lille – Lesquin airport
  • 1 h from Charleroi – Brussels South airport
  • 1 h 15 from Brussels – Zaventem airport
  • 1 h 40 from Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport

Please favor carpooling and taking the train. For a passenger, a plane journey can represent 56 times more CO2 emissions than a TGV journey (for a Paris-Toulouse journey, for example).

Hotels

With nearly 1,470 hotel rooms and a wide range of catering, cultural and leisure facilities, Valenciennes is a prime destination fororganizing your convention.

RECREATION

Valenciennes stands out for its leisure activities. With its many facilities dedicated to art and culture, the city is full of charm. It’s a must-see! Among the emblematic sites, discover the Musée des Beaux-Arts (currently under renovation), the Théâtre du Phénix, the Stade du Hainaut and much more! Bowling, skating rinks, laser games and cinemas are also located in the area, just a few minutes from the Cité des Congrès Valenciennes.

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Smooth logistics and customized services

At the Cité des Congrès Valenciennes, every congress takes place with the benefit of personalized support and advice tailored to your needs. Our project managers are your dedicated contacts, from event conception to closing.

  • Coordination of plenary sessions and workshops
  • Technical assistance (sound, lighting, translation, projection…)
  • Flow, reception and security management
  • Customized signage and event scenography
  • Setting up participant management
  • Local and typical restaurants
  • Transportation of participants
  • A choice of bands for festive evenings

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Our local network to make your conventions shine

As a player based in the heart of Valenciennes Métropole, we work with a network of reliable, responsive partners. Local caterers, hoteliers, audiovisual service providers, entertainment agencies, transportation services: everything is designed to facilitate your organization and enhance your event.

You save time and peace of mind, and offer your participants a consistent, seamless experience.

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Are you looking to organize a successful company seminar, but not sure how to go about it? Would you like to offer tasty local cuisine and have ample space for all your staff? La Cité des Congrès Valenciennes is the ideal solution for your business event.

Located just outside Valenciennes, the Cité des Congrès is strategically positioned for easy access by car, train or plane. This location means that all your staff, whether from the region or elsewhere in France, can easily get to your event. Just a few minutes from downtown Valenciennes, the venue also offers access to the city’s many attractions, hotels and restaurants.

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

Do you offer support in managing registrations and welcoming participants?

Yes, our team can take care of or help you set up an online registration system, create badges, provide a physical welcome on the day of your arrival in Valenciennes, as well as directional signage in the spaces. As a visitor or organizer, you benefit from a smooth, professional welcome.

Absolutely. In addition to the auditoriums, we have 14 modular meeting rooms that can be used for workshops, training courses or sub-groups. They offer great flexibility in choice of venue according to desired formats.

Yes, we can. However, we recommend that you use our network of approved service providers, recognized for their reliability, their knowledge of the site and their ability to offer tailor-made services in every room of the Palais des Congrès.

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