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The legacy of a utopian vision

The Cité internationale universitaire de Paris is unlike any other in the world. Founded in 1925, after the First World War, its mission is to bring together young people from around the world in one place to foster peace and encourage living together. Considered a utopia, this major humanist project became a tangible reality thanks to the strong convictions of its founders. Both a place to live, a cultural venue and a place of creation, it offers companies an exceptional setting to imagine inspiring, tailor-made events.

A venue with multiple advantages

Thanks to its prestigious setting combining architecture and green spaces, its varied atmospheres and tailor-made services, the Cité internationale offers numerous indoor and outdoor possibilities for your professional events. These inspiring spaces are located within the Maison internationale, in its park or in one of our houses. If you are looking for the originality of a venue, the beauty of heritage, innovative services and the professionalism of a dedicated team, the Cité internationale is the ideal place. You can draw on the strong messages of the Cité internationale to inspire your event projects.

Located in the south of Paris, this vibrant international campus welcomes more than 12,000 students and researchers from 150 countries each year. It is a major heritage site housing architecture, décor and furnishings created by world-renowned designers. The 47 country houses designed by leading architects offer a diversity of styles unique in Paris. Five of them are listed or registered as Historic Monuments. Its 34-hectare park is the second largest park in the capital.

An iconic setting

A rare landscaped estate in Paris, monumental perspectives, and a diversity of atmospheres blending modernity and architectural heritage.

 

A unique position in Paris

Large spaces, exceptional accommodation capacity, and a peaceful environment, just steps from the center of Paris.

A distinctive event signature

Each project finds its own staging here, as the spaces are both flexible and inspiring.

Organizing an event at the Cité Internationale means partnering with a unique and innovative venue, while contributing to a humanistic project that is meaningful and resolutely oriented towards the world of tomorrow.

Tissem Lansac, event director

A tangible impact: supporting heritage and youth

At the Cité Internationale, we open our doors to companies seeking the extraordinary. To those who wish to contribute to a large-scale human adventure. To those who want to support youth, enabling them to live and learn under the best conditions. To those who dream of a better, more sustainable world, where tolerance and open-mindedness prevail. Practically, we invite companies to participate in our project through the rental of event spaces. Private events directly support the renovation of the houses and help develop new services for residents: cultural initiatives, collaborative projects, charitable actions, or digital tools.

Focus on our exceptional venues

A wide variety of settings

The Maison internationale

A miniature replica of the Château de Fontainebleau, the Maison Internationale offers over 2,000 m² of flexible event spaces to host your congresses, conventions, general meetings, gala evenings, or study days.

 

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The houses in our park

Around twenty spaces, accommodating 10 to over 300 participants, host your events in the campus houses. Each house offers a different atmosphere: historic lounges, Art Deco, modernist, or contemporary spaces.

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The park

Within a 34-hectare park, your event is equally welcome outdoors for festivals, garden parties, fashion shows, sporting events, brand activations…

Our expertise to your service

Our team is fully committed to the success of your event. To ensure excellence and reliability, we have built a network of providers recognized for their technical expertise, service orientation, and ability to elevate your projects. Our clients testify.

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An event to organize? Take action

Do you have an event project? We are here to listen and create a tailor-made event that reflects you. Contact us!

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SUPPORT US

The Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris was born from the generosity of major donors in 1925. Even today, the Cité Internationale relies on sponsorship, thanks to the support of its donors and companies who commit alongside it to give meaning to the world and enable its residents to study under optimal conditions. Promoting access to knowledge and youth mobility worldwide, fostering solidarity and humanistic values, and acting for a sustainable world—these are the major goals that the Cité Internationale has set for itself.

Promote solidarity and humanistic values

The Cité Internationale undertakes projects with collaborative values and connects residents from diverse backgrounds. It encourages cultural, intellectual, or entrepreneurial initiatives aimed at giving meaning to the world. True to the values of its founders, it shares them widely by supporting residents who need assistance to thrive and succeed, and by hosting and developing open innovation and experimentation to build the world of tomorrow.