ESSpace: Cozy, supportive coworking in the 13th arrondissement

Description

A committed coworking space for meaningful business events. Choose ESSpace, a place run by an association that stands for values. ESSpace was founded by a student solidarity cooperative and has been working ever since to empower young people, promote inclusion, encourage the ecological transition and promote the Social Solidarity Economy (SSE).

ESSpace is :

A non-profit association under the French law of 1901, recognised for its local roots and its actions in favour of young people, equal opportunities and civic engagement.a network of hybrid venues in Paris that host community, associative and entrepreneurial projects on a daily basis. A desire to put people at the heart of everything we do: work, collaboration, conviviality, transmission and mutual support.

By choosing to organise your event at ESSpace, you're not just reserving a venue:
you are supporting a collective, cooperative, ethical project that is useful to the region.

The principles of this venue :

• shared governance
• economic transparency
• inclusion and accessibility
• respect for the environment (recycled furniture, responsible cooking, rational management of resources)

Your events, your style

We can help you create an event that reflects your image. Whether you're planning a business event, a team-building event or a celebration:

Possible formats :

• Meeting, CODIR
• Seminar or training workshop
• Team building & company evening
• Participative workshop or design thinking
• Afterwork, business breakfast...

A warm and flexible coworking space for your business events

Each space is designed to be modular, functional and warm, with an atmosphere that's both professional and friendly. Whether you're here for a strategic meeting, a collaborative workshop or a festive afterwork party, you'll find a setting that's just right... and human.

ESSpace Lavoisier offers 150 sq. m. of light-filled upstairs space with disabled access, designed to accommodate a variety of formats:

Open Space (50 m²)

A bright, calm and open workspace, perfect for creating, exchanging or collaborating.

Capacity :

• up to 15 to 20 people in working configuration (tables and chairs)
• can be adapted to suit your needs.

Benefit: a studious and inspiring atmosphere, a far cry from aseptic offices

The large meeting room (40 m²)

Spacious and fully equipped, this room is ideal for more formal meetings or training sessions.

Capacity :

• 30 people in plenary configuration
• 18 people in a U-shape

Equipment included:

• tV screen
• Sound system, flipchart
• Pens, notepads
• Tables and chairs can be adapted to suit your format

Benefit: fully privatisable, comfortable, with a "meeting in a lounge" feel rather than an impersonal room

The small meeting room (10 m²)

A quiet, intimate space for small groups.

Capacity: up to 6 people

Equipment included:

• TV
• Paperboard, notepads

Benefit: discreet and cosy, perfect for confidential discussions

The Bar area (130 m²)

An industrial-style venue full of character, open, lively and warm - perfect for your more convivial events.

Capacity: 30 to 150 people depending on configuration (seated, standing, mixed)

Equipment included:

• Overhead projector
• Sound system
• Flipchart

Bar access, armchairs, sofas. Possibility of entertainment (DJ set, mixology, blind test, etc.)

Benefit: a real place to live, with style and soul, conducive to informal exchanges and good times

On-site benefits

• Relaxation area and kitchen: coffee machine, kettle, fridge, microwave...
• Very high-speed WiFi
• Wheelchair-accessible toilets

A committed environment to enhance your impact

Organising your event at ESSpace means :

• Supporting the SSE: part of the proceeds will fund student projects and young entrepreneurs who are committed to the cause
• Contributing to a cooperative and supportive ecosystem
• Bringing your values to life: inclusion, ecology, mutual aid
• Create links in a human-scale environment

Activities to strengthen your teams... and have a good time:

at ESSpace, we like events that create links. Here's a selection of original, convivial activities, perfect for your team-building events, afterworks or seminar breaks.

• Mixology workshop: Learn the art of cocktail making (with or without alcohol) in a relaxed atmosphere
• Murder Party: An immersive group investigation where your colleagues become the suspects!
• TV Quiz: A fast-paced game-show-style event, with a buzzer and a variety of questions.
• Karaoke: A great classic for letting loose and laughing together.
• Olympics: Fun challenges for everyone (logic, agility, strategy, etc.)
• DJ Set: Fancy some dancing or a tailor-made musical atmosphere? We'll provide you with a DJ and all the equipment you need for a successful evening.
• Collaborative games, SSE or climate frescoes, DIY workshops, cookery classes, improv theatre...

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Breaks to suit you

Breakfast & snacks

• Welcome package: tea, coffee, water
• Simple option: tea, coffee, pastries
• Full option: fresh fruit, homemade yoghurt, granola, etc.

Lunch or aperitif

• Home-made buffet (starter/main course/dessert - one menu, suitable for diets)
• Tapas & Apéritivo: mixed platters, vegetarian dips, home-made bites
• Soft drinks & a la carte (wines, beers, cocktails)

Everything is cooked on site, using fresh seasonal produce.

easy access:

• Metro 14 / RER C: Bibliothèque François Mitterrand
• Tram 3a: Avenue de France
• PRM accessibility
• Car parks nearby

In a nutshell :

ESSpace is the ideal place to combine performance, conviviality and commitment. At ESSpace, we believe that business events can be both effective and human, structured and convivial, modest and ambitious.

• A committed and humane venue: ESSpace is run by a social economy association, so by booking here you are supporting young, socially responsible and sustainable projects, without compromising on quality.
• A warm and inspiring atmosphere: Far from impersonal rooms, ESSpace offers a cosy, lively and flexible setting, conducive to genuine exchanges and new ideas.
• Great flexibility: Tailor-made formats, adaptable spaces, in-house catering options, turnkey events...

Looking for a space that suits you?
write to our Whereez team and let's build your next event together.