ESPACE RÉAUMUR

450 m²

This building, constructed in 1898 by Albert Walwein (1851-1916), the winner of the Paris City facade competition, is part of a series of remarkable buildings on Réaumur Street. Just outside Sentier Metro Station, this building protrudes like the prow of a ship.

Corner Façade

An exceptional corner façade with two entrances and eleven stainless-steel windows from the 1970s, offering ~30 m of continuous frontage on Rue Réaumur. The architecture reads like a sequence of vitrines, inviting bold window storytelling and high brand visibility.

Inside, the venue combines a 200 m² ground floor with a ~240 m² lower level, both with >4 m ceilings. The long glazed line captures daylight and city movement, turning the façade into a live marketing surface that amplifies launches and retail activations.

Corner flagship retail space at 101 Rue Réaumur, Paris 2

Ground-floor facade with porthole windows along Rue Réaumur

Haussmann facade with three arched bays at 101 Rue Réaumur

Stainless-steel circular window detail at Espace Réaumur

Ground Floor

A bright, open 200 m² plate runs along the windows, mixing stone columns, polished metal details, and clean gallery lines. Discreet track lighting and natural light create a neutral yet characterful canvas.

Optimised for showrooms, product launches, exhibitions, and pop-ups, the volume supports modular layouts, large formats, and clear circulation from street to center, ideal for lookbooks, sales appointments, and press previews.

Ground floor with long window line and stone columns at Espace Réaumur

Entrance area with stainless steel details and open circulation

Central atrium space with circular ceiling feature and open plan

Minimal white wall backdrop on the ground floor

Corner bay with street visibility and track lighting

Long gallery wall with exposed brick accent

Exposed brick and concrete textures along the gallery

Street-facing bay with porthole windows and display ledges

Elevated platform area overlooking window line

Brick corner with ramped transition between zones

Rotunda Entrance

The signature stainless-steel rotunda stages a striking arrival: reflections, curves, and light compose an immediate brand moment on the sidewalk.

Restored materials respect the original design while upgrading services for modern operations. The threshold is perfect for check-in, press photos, QR access, and first-look reveals before visitors enter the main space.

Stainless-steel rotunda entrance facing the street at Espace Réaumur

Porthole window ledge with stair rail overlooking Rue Réaumur

Ground-floor axis with columns, track lighting, and street views

Close-up of rotunda entrance with stair rail and street view

Spiral Staircase

A sculptural spiral staircase in stainless steel links the two levels and anchors the scenography. From above, the view spans the long window line; from below, it frames an elegant ascent back to the city.

The fluid geometry encourages narrative flow between collections, installations, and hospitality zones, enabling curated guest journeys and smooth event routing.

Spiral stainless-steel staircase descending to the lower level at Espace Réaumur

Rotunda entrance with stainless-steel rail and street view

Lower Level

The lower level offers ~240 m² with >4 m height, open to the public via two staircases + elevator. Alternating raw textures and white gallery runs provide contrast for curation.

Indicative capacity ~100 pax on this floor. Power access and production-ready lighting support product rooms, exhibitions, backstage, or hospitality, while keeping guest flow intuitive.

Basement with raw wall texture, exposed utilities, and track lighting at Espace Réaumur

Long basement bay with brick piers and display niches

Clean white gallery wall along the basement corridor

Back-of-House

Dedicated back-of-house ensures effortless production: lounge areas for VIP, fittings or interviews sit close to action without disturbing the guest route.

A catering kitchenette (fridge, microwave, glass washer, coffee machine, kettle), storage, and work zones streamline service, briefings, and press corners, maintaining a calm professional base.

Brick lounge with black sofas and glass partition at Espace Réaumur

Meeting room with round table and sliding partition on the lower level

Amenities & Compliance

The venue is ERP Category 4 (L/M) with total capacity up to 291 people across both levels. Amenities include Wi-Fi, picture rails, reversible A/C, intrusion alarm, elevator, and accessible restrooms on each level.

Thanks to its classification and context, professional events can run until the last metro with dedicated security, supporting late showroom nights, launches, and press events.