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HOSTING AT THECOGNACQ-JAY MUSEUMA TASTE OF THE 18TH CENTURY

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The collection presents a wide range of paintings and sculptures from masters of the 18th century such as Boucher, Fragonard, Canaletto and Chardin, as well as precious pieces of furniture and artefacts.

The hôtel Donon, built in 1575, is a splendid architectural testimony of elegant houses in the 18th century society. The museum rooms, redesigned in 2014 by renowned designer Christian Lacroix, are perfectly suited for sophisticated and intimate events.

The museum can be hired for breakfasts, luncheons, cocktails or dinner parties, but also seminars, concerts and theatre plays.

It is also possible to hold exclusive viewing of the collections or the current temporary exhibition.

THE COGNACQ-JAY MUSEUM IS NOT ALLOWED TO HOST PRIVATE PARTIES HELD BY INDIVIDUALS.

The Cognacq-Jay museum belongs to a network of 14 museums owned by the City of Paris and managed by the public institution Paris Musées.More information: parismusees.paris.fr

THE COGNACQ-JAY MUSEUM

Nested at the heart of the Marais, a trendy historical area in Paris, the Cognacq-Jay museum presents the collection of 18th century artworks gathered by Ernest Cognacq, founder of the once famous departement store La Samaritaine, and his wife Marie-Louise Jaÿ.

A TASTE OF THE 18TH CENTURY

The museum offers 4 different interior and outdoor spaces with a maximum capacity of 100 persons.

The Paved courtyard

The Garden à la française

The wood-panelled rooms

The grand attic

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VENUES AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

At the first floor of the mansion, this suite of four rooms between courtyard and garden is a sophisticated nest to host breakfasts, dinners or cocktails.

The wood-panels dating back from the 18th century as well as the exhibited artworks create a prestigious yet cosy atmosphere.

NB : These spaces will be dedicated to temporary exhibitions from September 2018 to August 2019.

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INTERIOR SPACESTHE WOOD-PANELLED ROOMS

Capacity25 persons - sitting

50 persons - standing

Surface area105 m² in total

AvailabilityMondays from 8am onwards

From Tuesday to Sundayfrom 8am to 9.45am & from 6pm onwards

FeesHourly fee: 1,000 €6h package: 3,000 €

Set-up/clean-up: 500 p/hAll prices quoted are subject to VAT

The grand attic of the mansion is a space dedicated to conferences, seminars, meetings or concerts. The museum provides with the necessary equipment: projector, microphone and laptop.

The magnificent timber frame dating back from the end of the 16th century is one of the oldest in the Marais area, and creates a warm atmosphere for your receptions, breakfasts, cocktails or dinners.

NB: This space is subject to availability during temporary exhibitions.

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AvailaibilityEveryday from 8am onwards

FeesHourly fee: 800 €

6h package: 4,000 €Set-up/clean-up: 500 p/h

All prices quoted are subject to VAT

INTERIOR SPACES THE GRAND ATTIC

Located at the entrance of the museum, the paved courtyard is a treasure chest for your events. Between the 16th-century building’s body and the 18th century wings, this is an historical and intimate setting typical of the hidden courtyards that can be found in the Marais area.

This is the perfect spot to gather up to 100 persons prior to a private visit or to organise an open air cocktail. Complimentary furnitures (garden tables and chairs) are available all year long.








In conjunction with an interior space:1,000 € package


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OUTDOOR SPACESTHE PAVED COURTYARD

Located behind the museum, this space offers the rare opportunity to host your reception in a quiet green garden nested in the heart of Paris, with a view on the harmonious facade from the 16th century.

Cocktails or dinners, give your guests a fancy setting when the sunny days come.








In conjunction with an interior space:2,000 € package


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OUTDOOR SPACESTHE GARDEN À LA FRANÇAISE

Give your guests the gift of a private viewing of the museum masterpieces. A beautiful testimony of the taste for the 18th century art, the collections gather prestigious artists such as Boucher, Tiepolo, Fragonard, Houdon, Guardi, Oeben or Chardin.

Visits are possible in a self-guided tour or with a speaker, outside of the museum opening hours.

Guided tours are conducted by the professional team of speakers from the museum and can be, upon request, general or thematic.

Depending on the time of the year, a visit of the temporary exhibition can also be organised. The upcoming exhibition, Génération en Révolution, French drawings from the Fabre museum - 1770-1815, will be held from March 16 to July 14, 2019.

Guided tours can be held in French, English or Spanish.

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DISCOVER THE COLLECTIONS

Capacity18 persons per group in one space

DurationFrom 45 mins up to 1,5 hours for 1 group

FeesAccess to the collections: 500 €

Guide speaker (3h-package): 192 €

A PRIVATE TOUR OF THE MUSEUM

Availability days & timesVenues can be hired all day long on Mondays and public holidays, and from Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm onwards. The grand attic can be hired everyday from 8am onwards (except during temporary exhibitions).

All requests outside this schedule will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the museum staff.

Catering and other suppliersThe caterer can be selected freely.Upon request, the museum can provide with a list of recommended caterers.The caterer will be located at the level -1, in the workshop, and make all of their preparation in there. For an event in the grand attic, a handover station can be installed at the level 4. The caterer is allowed to access the reception rooms from 8.30am on Mondays and from 6pm from Tuesday to Sunday. Guests can access the reception rooms from 6.30pm onwards.The museum does not provide with any furniture, with the exception of garden chairs and tables. Catering equipment must be packed and picked up ideally right after the reception, or the next morning between 8am and 9.45am. In that latest case, the museum cannot be held responsible for any damage, loss or theft.For the access conditions, please refer to the article below, « Delivery ».If needed, other suppliers (video, sound, light, host-ess...) can also be selected freely. The museum can recommend technical suppliers.

Supervision teamSupervision officers are part of the museum staff, their presence is compulsory in order to ensure the safety of people and artworks. The number of staff required is determined by the museum depending on the amount of guests and the spaces used.The organiser must provide each member of staff with a full ready-made meal after 9pm.

After midnight, the organiser must take charge of the taxi expenses for each supervision officer who requests it.

Museum security Base rate(from 7am to midnight)

Night rate(from midnight to 7am)

Hourly rate per officer 32,91€ ex. VAT(employers’ contributions included)

50,25€ ex. VAT(employers’ contributions included)

DeliveryTrucks and cars cannot enter the museum courtyard and garden, therefore all deliveries must be handled manually.Deliveries on the museum side (8 rue Elzévir) can be done all day long on Mondays and from 8.30am to 9.45am or from 6pm onwards from Tuesday to Sunday.Deliveries on the garden side (9 rue Payenne) can be done all day long, subject to prior approval from the museum which has to be requested at least 15 days ahead. If so, the caterer should access his allocated space through the gar-den.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

CleaningProfessional cleaning service must be planned for each event. This includes cleaning of the toilets, venues and catering area after the event. Cleaning must be done right after the event or the next morning before the museum opening.A detailed quotation will be provided depending on the venues selected for the event.

Health & safety instructionsSmoking is strictly prohibited inside the museum. This mention must be indicated on the invitation card. Smoking is permitted in the courtyard and in the garden. The organiser must then provide sufficient ashtrays.It is forbidden to drink in the collection and exhibition rooms.It is forbidden to dance in the collection and exhibition rooms.All form of entertainment must be submitted ahead of time to the safety manager and the museum direction.

InsuranceThe organiser must subscribe to a liability insurance without deductible.A copy of the insurance policy must be submitted to the museum at the latest 5 days before the event.

Coverage requested Personal injury Subsequent material or immaterial damage

No deductible 7 500 000€ / damage 1 500 000€ / damage

Supporting documentation to provide

• Description of the event (date, venue, times including set-up and clean-up) • Expected crowd (guests + suppliers staff) • List of participants • Records of fire behaviour for the equipment, if applying • The invitation card must be submitted to the general secretariat prior to sending, and must include the following mention : « Cognacq-Jay Museum, a taste of the 18th century » • If applying, a list of the VIP guests (cultural or political figure, etc.)

Supporting documentation to sign prior the event • Hire agreement from Paris Musées • Technical specifications for hire • Insurance policy • Quotations for additional expenses

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

To request a detailed quotation,please contact:Anne-Claire ParizePhone: 01 84 82 11 63Email: [email protected]

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

MUSEE COGNACQ-JAYA taste of the 18th century

8 rue Elzévir - 75003 ParisTel : 01 40 27 07 21

Opening days & timesTuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm (last admission at 5.30pm).Closed on Mondays and some public holidays

Entrance feesFree admission to the permanent collectionsVariable fees for the temporary exhibitions (check the website)

Public transportationSubway: Saint-Paul (line 1), Chemin-Vert (line 8), Rambuteau (line 11)Buses: 29, 69, 76, 96

Find out about our news and events:museecognacqjay.paris.fr

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