Renting a meeting room in Paris 12th: prices, capacity and checklist
Team meeting, interview, board meeting or training: the right room depends on the number of people, the duration and the equipment. Here is how to choose, and what to check before you book.
1. Start with the number of participants
It is the fastest way to rule out the wrong options. A room that is too big feels empty, one that is too small tires everyone.
| Participants | Suitable space | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 2 | Desk | €10 per hour, €50 per day |
| 3 to 10 | Terracotta Aligre room | €140 per half day, €250 per day |
| 11 to 30 | Maison Aligre | €570 per day |
2. Pick the right duration
A half day works for a decision meeting, a client update or a series of interviews. As soon as there is a workshop, a training session or several sequences with breaks, a full day saves you from chasing the end time.
3. Check the equipment, not just the size
- Screen: size and wireless connection, so you can present without hunting for an adapter.
- Connection: internet dedicated to the room if remote participants join by video.
- What is included: coffee, water, tea. At ForWords, they are included.
- Extras: flipchart, whiteboard, touchscreen, video or sound recording, often on quote.
4. Think about how people get there
A room near a major station makes life easier when participants come from outside Paris. At 3 rue Charles Baudelaire, Gare de Lyon (TGV, RER A and D, metro 1 and 14) is within walking distance, metro Ledru-Rollin (line 8) is next door and Bastille is a few minutes away. For lunch, the Aligre market and its cafés are close by.
5. Checklist before booking
- Number of seats confirmed
- Duration: half day or full day
- Screen and connection tested
- Breaks and lunch planned
- Extras requested on quote
- Directions sent to participants
6. On the day
Arrive fifteen minutes early to plug in your laptop and check the display. If people join remotely, test the sound before the group arrives. Plan a break roughly every 90 minutes: attention holds better.
Book a room at ForWords
The Terracotta Aligre room (10 seats, 55-inch screen, dedicated 800 Mbps internet, coffee, water and tea included) can be booked online by the half day or day. For 20 to 30 people, Maison Aligre, on the 7th floor of the same building, offers a 20-seat table and an 86-inch touchscreen.
See the Terracotta roomSee Maison Aligre
FAQ
Which room for 8 people?
A 10-seat room like Terracotta Aligre: everyone has a seat at the table and can see the screen. Beyond 10 people, move to a larger room such as Maison Aligre.
Half day or full day?
A half day is enough for a decision meeting or interviews. For a workshop, a training session or a board meeting with breaks, book the full day.
What should I check before booking?
Number of seats, screen and connection, what is included (coffee, water), extras on quote, transport access and cancellation terms.
How much is a meeting room in Paris 12th at ForWords?
Terracotta Aligre (10 people): €140 excl. VAT per half day, €250 per day. Maison Aligre (20 to 30 people): €570 excl. VAT per day.