Organising a professional event at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco has many advantages. This modern convention center is ideally located on the Côte d'Azur, offering a prestigious and attractive setting for your guests. What is the history of this place? Why is organize a congress or a professional event? What equipment is available? Pavillon Traiteur answers all your questions on this article dedicated to this unique place.
The history of this emblematic place
The Grimaldi Forum in Monaco is a renowned cultural venue on the Côte d'Azur, it hosts, among other things, some of the biggest international events, such as the Monte-Carlo ballets, all in a Post card. This singular place is located in the Monegasque district of Larvotto, a seaside resort offering tourists all the necessary amenities to enjoy an extraordinary holiday on the Monegasque coast.
But the Larvotto has not always been such a well-developed area of Monaco. Indeed, the many developments that we observe today stem from the ambition of Prince Rainier III to develop the principality into an exceptional seaside resort, in response to the influx of tourists sensitive to the charm of the famous rock.
Many extensions of land, at sea, were created at this time, which allowed the emergence of many essential buildings such as the Hall of the Centenary, the predecessor of the Grimaldi Forum.
The Centenary Hall will be an essential building for all events in the Principality until 1992, when it will be demolished to accommodate the ambitious Grimaldi Forum. After a 8-year titanic project, the Grimaldi Forum was inaugurated in 2000.
Atypical all-glass structure, extraordinary reception capacity, rooms of all kinds, extraordinary view of the Mediterranean... This unique building is a jewel of modernity that has established Monaco as an essential business tourism destination for more than 20 years now. years.
What types of events can be organized there?
The Grimaldi Forum in Monaco hosts many events throughout the year. More than a hundred events each year, congresses, shows, banquets or trade fairs in this unusual space. Prestigious events include : Les Assises de la sécurité, AMWC (Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress), Luxepack and many more. Everything is possible in this extraordinary convention centre. As you will have understood, this mythical place is ideal for organize a major professional event . In detail, it is possible to organize a congress, a trade show, a convention, a concert, a banquet, a conference, a cocktail party or even a working lunch or a business convention. In addition, all the equipment and services necessary for the smooth running of your event are present.
Did you know? This Forum has been rewarded more than twenty times by numerous international prizes for the realization of its large-scale professional events.
Of course, it is quite possible to organize meals of all kinds there, such as cocktails or seated meals during your receptions thanks to the many banquet rooms. It is therefore essential to choose an exceptional caterer who can enhance your event. Do not hesitate to contact the team of experts Pavillon caterer, gastronomy professionals capable of offering you a unique experience.
What are the amenities for hosting an event there?
The Grimaldi Forum in Monaco is a building of more than 75,000 square meters providing all the amenities and space necessary for the development and smooth running of an extraordinary professional event. Offering a flexible area of 35,000 m² for the organization of conferences, congresses, fairs (from 300 to 5,000 PAX/day), exhibitions, concerts and shows, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco< /span> is now one of the event venues that matter internationally. With its dual vocation as a convention and culture centre, it has a cruising speed of 100 events and 250,000 visitors per year. A pioneer in sustainable development with ISO 14001 certification since 2008, the GFM is now also on the path to ISO 20121 certification, directly linked to the event sector.
To ensure that all your projects are unique, it is possible to arrange the premises to your liking, all the spaces of this Forum are completely modular. Terrace, theater room, auditoriums… Everything is there to offer an exceptional moment to your guests. In detail, you will find in this unique place:
2,300 m² of outdoor space.
2 separate reception areas (one outside, one inside) including the Princess Grace esplanade.
Many catering and exhibition spaces including the famous Espace Ravel, a 4,205 m² hall that can accommodate any type of event, from trade fairs to gala passing by the fashion show.
3 auditoriums with 400 to 1,864 seats.
22 committee and meeting rooms.
Among the various multipurpose spaces adapted to your professional needs, you will find at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco:
The Ravel space : 4,200m² that can accommodate 2,200 people for dinner and 3,200 people for cocktails.
The Ravel Terrace area : 600m² of terrace, ideal for outdoor cocktail parties for up to 715 guests.
The Indigo space: 620m², for a capacity of 450 people for dinner and 550 people for cocktails.
Le Guelfe and Le Genois: which are two spaces of 590m² each. Can accommodate 530 people for cocktails and 490 people for dinner.
The Diaghilev space: 3,500m², for receptions of 2,300 people for cocktails and 1,700 people for dinner.
In addition, access to this place is facilitated. Indeed, whether by car, public transport or helicopter, everything is in place to welcome your guests and service providers in the best conditions. For example, you will find several public car parks nearby, as well as an airport located in Nice. Of course, this place is arranged in such a way as to be able to accommodate people with reduced mobility.
To book or prepare for your event, we advise you to contact the teams dedicated to events, all contacts are available on the Grimaldi Forum website. They will be able to draw up an estimate as close as possible to your expectations.
You can also contact the head of venue partnerships at Pavillon caterer, who will guide you in the best way to organize your event at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.
Are there any special restrictions for hosting an event there?
The Grimaldi Forum in Monaco offers a completely flexible and customizable experience, capable of responding to the most atypical requests.
There are therefore no particular restrictions. For example, this place can accommodate up to 3,000 people, depending on the event organised. In addition, it is possible to organize events there until late at night. Do not hesitate to ask as many questions as possible when you make contact to facilitate the choice of the place of your event.
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