Which barge for a corporate evening in Paris? The right criteria

As guests arrive, the first conversations usually happen over a drink. Then groups form, a speech begins, dinner gets underway, and the evening gradually changes pace. On board a barge, each of these stages needs its own place.

The choice, then, doesn't rest solely on the number of people. In practice, the layout you want matters just as much.

Start with the number of guests

A barge suited to 50 people won't necessarily meet the needs of an evening bringing together 150 or 200 colleagues. You need to look at the boat's capacity within the layout planned for your event, not just its maximum capacity.

Plan for the different stages of the evening

A cocktail reception, dinner, speeches and a dance floor don't take up the same amount of space. If several of these formats are planned, flow becomes a real consideration. The idea is to keep enough room for guests to move easily from one moment to the next.

Cruise or stay moored?

An evening can be organised on a cruising barge or on a moored boat. The choice mainly depends on the pace you're after. Cruising adds movement and views over Paris; a moored boat can suit you when the venue needs to stay stable throughout the evening.

The point to check before choosing

Ask for the capacity that precisely matches your format: a standing cocktail reception, a seated dinner or an evening with entertainment. It's worth being clear on this: two events bringing together the same number of people can need different boats.