Galerie Joseph, high-end event space rental in the Marais district of Paris

A network of over thirty unique venues available for private hire in the heart of the Marais: showrooms, pop-up stores, art galleries, event spaces, private mansions classified as historical monuments.

Galerie Joseph, in brief

Galerie Joseph is the French leader in the rental of high-end event spaces in the style of an art gallery. Founded in 2008 by Michael Timsit, the group operates over thirty unique venues in the Marais district of Paris, totaling 7,250 square meters of wholly owned space, including five listed historical monuments. Galerie Joseph hosts nearly 500 events annually: fashion showrooms, pop-up stores, art galleries, fashion shows, exhibitions, brand launches, conferences, private dinners, film shoots, and photo shoots. The group's headquarters are located at 116 rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris.

Galerie Joseph is the go-to address for renting a showroom in Paris during Paris Fashion Week, organizing a high-end pop-up store in the Marais district, booking a private art gallery for a contemporary exhibition, or reserving a unique venue for a branded event. Luxury brands, ready-to-wear labels, emerging designers, event agencies, premium brands launching new products, cultural institutions, and professional photographers are among the group's regular clients.

Our vision

The idea behind Galerie Joseph is simple. Take the most beautiful locations in the Marais district—17th-century townhouses, former artisans' workshops, industrial buildings with glass roofs, Napoleon III-era buildings—and dedicate them to contemporary creation. Not to restore only to transform them into offices, but to restore them in order to offer fashion, art, design, and luxury settings worthy of their stature.

This vision is now reflected in a visual language instantly recognizable. Minimalist white walls, raw materials left to their natural state, preserved antique parquet floors, industrial glass roofs reaching up to 15 meters, architectural staircases, and abundant natural light. Each space in Galerie Joseph is conceived as a neutral yet powerful setting, capable of hosting a Fashion Week runway show, an immersive contemporary art installation, a high-end ready-to-wear showroom, or a luxury brand pop-up store.

Galerie Joseph rests on four pillars: contemporary aesthetics, curatorial excellence, event flexibility, and the promotion of Parisian heritage. This guiding principle, maintained since 2008, makes the group a unique player in the French events landscape.

The undisputed leader of the French market

Galerie Joseph is today the undisputed leader in the French market for renting high-end event spaces in an art gallery styleThe group is three times larger than its second competitor in terms of managed real estate portfolio, and benefits from the best reputation in the industry.

This leading position can be explained by three factors. First, seniority Michael Timsit created the category in 2008. Before Galerie Joseph, no one had identified renting event spaces in an art gallery style as a genuine economic activity. Several entrepreneurs have since followed suit and copied the model, without catching up.

Then, the proprietary model Where most event operators rent their premises and move on, Galerie Joseph owns all 7,250 m² of its space. This heritage-focused approach allows them to invest in architectural quality without calculating a six-month return, to reject events that don't suit the venue, and to ensure its legacy.

Finally  geographical concentration All of Galerie Joseph's spaces are located within a compact area of ​​the Marais district and its surroundings. This density makes the neighborhood a veritable private cultural infrastructure, where brands can organize multi-venue events within a pedestrian radius.

Showroom in Paris: renting space in the Marais

Rent a showroom in Paris is one of the main uses of the Galerie Joseph spaces. The group offers more than thirty private showrooms in the Marais, from studios of 25 m² to volumes of 1,200 m², perfectly adapted to the needs of fashion houses, ready-to-wear brands, emerging designers and luxury brands.

Un showroom in the Marais This offers several decisive advantages for brands. The district is one of the most frequented spots for international buyers, fashion journalists, and style directors during Paris Fashion Week. Its concentration of art galleries, designer boutiques, and cultural venues makes it a unique ecosystem where organic foot traffic naturally translates into targeted visits.

Galerie Joseph showrooms are characterized by their modularity. Each space can be adapted to the desired scenography: clean and minimalist to showcase a ready-to-wear collection, baroque and patinated to highlight the heritage of a fashion house, immersive and industrial for a high-end streetwear brand. The Galerie Joseph visual language (white walls, raw materials, natural light) serves as a neutral backdrop that each brand can personalize.

La showroom rental in Paris Planning for Fashion Week requires several months' advance work with Galerie Joseph. The most popular periods correspond to the four annual editions: Paris Men's Fashion Week in January and June, and Paris Women's Fashion Week in February-March and September-October. The group supports brands throughout the entire process, from selecting the venue to providing technical coordination on the day of the event.

Pop-up store in Paris: creating a temporary event

Le pop-up store in Paris is another key use of Galerie Joseph's spaces. Le Marais has become one of Europe's most dynamic districts for high-end pop-up stores, and Galerie Joseph is the leading operator for renting pop-up store in the Marais.

A pop-up store in a Galerie Joseph space offers exceptional exposure to the brand that sets it up. The Marais' Sunday openings, the constant influx of French and international tourists, the concentration of press and fashion influencers, and the immediate proximity of premium boutiques (Maje, Isabel Marant, Loft, etc.) guarantee unparalleled qualified foot traffic in Paris.

The temporary pop-up stores organized at Galerie Joseph These events last from a few days to several months, depending on the brand's strategy. The most common formats are capsule collection launches, flash sales, private sales, immersive experiences linked to a new product, and seasonal pop-up shops. The group supports brands with all logistical aspects: layout, electricity, air conditioning, accessibility for people with reduced mobility, high-speed Wi-Fi connection, and technical equipment.

The range of available spaces allows us to meet all budgets and ambitions: from an intimate 30 m² pop-up on rue du Perche for a confidential launch, to a spectacular 1,200 m² event on rue Saint-Merri for an international luxury brand activation.

Art gallery for rent for contemporary exhibition

La art gallery rental in Paris is the historical use of the Galerie Joseph spaces, and their deep DNA. The group offers more than thirty art galleries available for private hire in the Marais, perfectly calibrated for the organization of contemporary art, photography, sculpture, design, or immersive installations.

Galerie Joseph galleries are recognized by artists and collectors for the quality of their displays. Smooth white walls, ceiling heights of up to 15 meters, adjustable natural light, restored parquet floors, clear architectural signature: each space is designed to showcase the works without competing with them.

The contemporary art exhibitions organized at Galerie Joseph bring together a diverse range of actors: international galleries making a stopover in Paris, OFF fairs seeking spaces for their parallel programs to Art Basel Paris, private foundations presenting their collections, independent artists in their first solo exhibition, luxury brands organizing an art exhibition associated with a product launch.

Galerie Joseph regularly collaborates with Push, the incubator for emerging artists in the Paris region, to host young talents free of charge in its spaces. The group is also a long-standing partner of the Paris Design Weekwhich it supports each year with several venues dedicated to new international creators.

Event space and unique venue in Paris

Beyond showrooms, pop-up stores and art galleries, Galerie Joseph is the go-to address for the event space rental in Paris and the privatization of an unusual venue in the MaraisThe group hosts the full range of high-end professional and private events.

The main uses of the spaces in Galerie Joseph mode an unusual place in Paris :

• Fashion during Paris Fashion Week
• Collection presentations in a private showroom
• Product Launches for luxury and premium brands
• Press days and press conferences
• Cocktails and branded evenings
• Private dinners sitting or standing
• Exhibitions art, design, photography
• Pop-up stores and flash sales
• Brand activations immersive
• Conferences and corporate seminars
• Shooting advertisements and clips
• Photo shoots fashion, beauty, lifestyle
• Openings and inaugurations
• Gala evenings and charity galas
• Workshops and masterclasses

Each an unusual place in Paris The group's approach combines a strong architectural identity with a neutral scenography: these are architecturally powerful spaces, yet sufficiently refined to accommodate any artistic direction. This balance is the hallmark of Galerie Joseph.

The 5 spaces listed as historical monuments

Five spaces of the Groupe Galerie Joseph are listed as historical monuments by the French State. This concentration of architectural heritage protected at the highest level is unique among European private event operators.

1. Abbey of Saint-Martin-des-Champs (5/7 rue Bailly, 75003 Paris)

Former royal priory founded in the 11th century, one of the oldest buildings in the Marais. 330 m² of usable space. More information about the Abbey of Saint-Martin-des-Champs.

2. Mansart House (5 rue Payenne, 75003 Paris)

Private mansion associated with the architect François Mansart, a major figure of 17th-century French classicism. 160 m² of usable space.

3. Hotel Le Lièvre de la Grange (4-6 rue de Braque, 75003 Paris)

17th century private mansion, a remarkable example of aristocratic architecture in the Marais. 175 m² of usable space.

4. Hôtel de Montmor (79 rue du Temple, 75004 Paris)

17th century private mansion, a testament to the aristocratic Marais. 520 m² of usable space.

5. Place des Vosges (75003 Paris)

Royal Square, entirely classified as a historical monument, the oldest planned square in Paris. 250 m² in use.

Privatizing a historical monument for a Parisian event is a unique experience. Galerie Joseph is one of the very few operators in France to offer this type of service, in strict compliance with the conservation rules imposed by the Architects of the Buildings of France.

All our addresses in the Marais

Galerie Joseph operates over thirty spaces in the Marais district and its surrounding areas., primarily located in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements of Paris, with some addresses also in the 2nd (rue Bachaumont) and the 10th (rue du Château d'Eau, boulevard Beaumarchais). Here is the complete list with surface areas.

Rue de Turenne (Paris 3rd arrondissement) : 41 rue de Turenne (210 m²), 51 rue de Turenne (180 m²), 78 rue de Turenne (25 m²), 84 rue de Turenne (230 m²) and 116 rue de Turenne (1,100 m², headquarters and historic address with glass roof culminating at 12 meters).

Rue Chapon (Paris 3rd arrondissement) : 17 rue Chapon (130 m²), 20 rue Chapon (75 m²) and 21 rue Chapon (100 m²).

Rue Bailly (Paris 3rd arrondissement) : 5 rue Bailly (35 m²) and 5/7 rue Bailly, in theAbbey of Saint-Martin-des-Champs (330 m², listed as a historical monument).

Rue des Tournelles (Paris 3rd arrondissement) : 43 rue des Tournelles right side (130 m²), 43 rue des Tournelles left side (130 m²), 47 rue des Tournelles Open space (90 m²), 47 rue des Tournelles Showroom (115 m²) and 49 rue des Tournelles (130 m²).

Other addresses in Paris 3rd arrondissement : 4-6 rue de Braque, Hotel Le Lièvre de la Grange (175 m², listed as a historical monument); 5 rue Payenne, Mansart House (160 m², listed as a historical monument); 5 rue Sainte-Anastase (60 m²); 7 rue Froissart (500 m², the group's first historical gallery); 8 Square Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie (85 m²); 26 rue de la Sainte-Croix (70 m²); 16 rue des Minimes (330 m²); 16 rue du Perche (30 m²); 66 rue Charlot (100 m²); 74 rue du Temple (300 m²); Place des Vosges (250 m², listed as a historical monument); and 236 rue Saint-Martin (236 m²).

Paris 4th arrondissement : 79 rue du Temple, Hotel de Montmor (520 m², listed as a historical monument); and 5 rue Saint-Merri (1,200 m², former Pierre Cardin museum with a glass roof reaching a height of 15 meters).

Paris 2th arrondissement : 7 rue Bachaumont, 75002 Paris (200 m²).

Paris 10th arrondissement : 29 bis rue du Château d'Eau (30 m²) and 30 boulevard Beaumarchais (80 m²).

Each space has a dedicated page on galeriejoseph.com with photos, plans, technical equipment and a quote request form.

Paris Fashion Week at Galerie Joseph

La Paris Fashion Week is the flagship event of the Galerie Joseph calendar. Four times a year, the group mobilizes a large part of its real estate portfolio to host the fashion showrooms international houses, the ready-to-wear fashion shows and haute couture, private presentations and collection launches.

During each edition of Paris Fashion Week, Galerie Joseph becomes one of the focal points of the Parisian fashion calendar. Established houses and emerging brands alike choose the Marais spaces for their architectural quality, central location, and the modularity that allows each collection to find its ideal presentation. International buyers, fashion journalists, photographers, and influencers circulate there in a constant stream during the seven to ten days of the event.

Book a space for Paris Fashion Week Bookings with Galerie Joseph are ideally made six to nine months in advance, given the high demand during this period. The group offers comprehensive support including venue selection, scheduling, technical coordination, and additional services (furniture, partner caterers, security, cloakroom).

Paris Design Week, Art Basel Paris and other major events

Galerie Joseph is official partner of Paris Design Week for several years, alongside the City of Paris and National furnitureThis institutional recognition places the group at the highest level of legitimacy in the French design ecosystem: the City of Paris for the territorial and cultural dimension, the Mobilier national for the heritage reference of French know-how (Manufactures des Gobelins, de Beauvais, de la Savonnerie, de Sèvres), and Galerie Joseph for making available the exceptional venues that host this programming.

Each year, the group hosts several venues dedicated to young international designers as part of Paris Design Factory. At 7 rue Froissart, a former industrial workshop and the group's first gallery, Paris Design Week regularly showcases emerging international talent. 116 rue de Turenne hosts young French publishers. 16 rue des Minimes hosted the exhibition "Made in Portugal, Naturally" as part of the France-Portugal cultural season. 5 rue Saint-Merri, the former Pierre Cardin Museum, hosted Shanghai Design Week in its 1,200 square meters.

Art Basel Paris The fair also utilizes the Galerie Joseph spaces. During the fair, the Galerie Joseph art galleries extend the event into the Marais district with parallel exhibitions, OFF programs, and launches of contemporary artists. The group's spaces become a natural extension of the Grand Palais and Paris Art Week.

Galerie Joseph is also a partner of Maison & Objet For several years now, Maison & Objet has described Galerie Joseph as a collection of spaces with remarkable architecture, unique in the Marais district of Paris. This recognition by one of the largest international professional platforms for design and lifestyle validates the group's position within the ecosystem.

Other major events punctuate the annual calendar: the ImageNation (international photography festival), the OFF fairs contemporary art, international tourism and gastronomy weeks, the professional conferences of scale.

Nearly 500 events per year

With nearly 500 events per yearGalerie Joseph functions as a self-contained event ecosystem. This density, with nearly ten events per week on average, makes the group a significant player on the Parisian cultural and events scene.

The range of events hosted is broad: contemporary art exhibitions, fashion shows, seasonal showrooms, pop-up stores, product launches, gala dinners, professional conferences, corporate seminars, press days, openings, advertising shoots, editorial shoots, private sales, pop-up sales, corporate parties, corporate cocktails, masterclasses, workshops, trade shows.

The clientele is equally diverse: international luxury houses (fashion, jewelry, watchmaking, beauty), high-end ready-to-wear brands, specialized event agencies, art foundations and cultural institutions, emerging designers, professional photographers, audiovisual productions, premium brands in launch, professional organizations, sector federations.

Our services

Galerie Joseph offers comprehensive support for each project. privatization of space in Paris.

Choosing the venue and advice

Identifying the an unusual place in Paris The most suitable option for your project based on three criteria: volume, location, and architectural identity. Site visits by appointment, measurements taken, and a technical feasibility study.

Technical coordination

Preparation of spaces, electrical management, air conditioning, high-speed wifi connection (up to 500 simultaneous users depending on the location), disabled access, video projection, screen available, chairs and basic furniture.

Logistics management

Entry and exit condition reports, coordination with service providers (partner caterers, florists, scenographers, security agencies, cloakroom attendants), access and scheduling management.

Provision of equipment

Stands, modular walls, carpet installation, event furniture on request, equipped kitchen available in several spaces.

Set design advice

For clients who wish, we can put them in touch with the best scenographers and interior designers who are partners of the group.

Our founder: Michael Timsit

Galerie Joseph was founded in 2008 by Michael Timsit, entrepreneur, creator, patron and art collector. Born in Marseille into a family of artists and actors, trained between Montreal and Jerusalem, Michael Timsit first dominated the French tie market with 80% market share between 1993 and 2008, before turning his attention to the Marais and the art of transforming places.

His unique vision made Galerie Joseph much more than a network of spaces. He is also the founder ofAcumen Magazine, lifestyle and cultural magazine distributed on board Air France flights, and organizer of international textile trade shows Preco et Paris Fabric Show, with four editions annually in Paris. Collector and kinetic artist, underwater diver committed to shark conservation, Michael Timsit embodies the figure of a rare cultural entrepreneur.

Discover the full profile of Michael Timsit.

Acumen Magazine, the media arm of Galerie Joseph

Acumen Magazine is the media face of the Galerie Joseph Group. Launched in March 2020 by Michael Timsit, Acumen has become in just a few years one of the most recognized independent cultural media outlets in the contemporary arts sector in France, distributed notably on board flights Air France.

An amplification platform for events at Galerie Joseph

Acumen offers the Galerie Joseph Group a unique media sounding boardEach exhibition, fashion show, brand launch, fair or pop-up store organized in the Marais spaces benefits from editorial and social coverage by the Acumen teams: dedicated reports, portraits of creators, photo and video captures, Instagram series, reels on social networks.

The Acumen and Galerie Joseph Instagram accounts Together, they have tens of thousands of active subscribers within the fashion, design, art, and luxury ecosystem. reels and short video formats products related to the events hosted regularly exceed 100 000 views, sometimes much more. This capacity for organic amplification is one of the reasons why brands choose Galerie Joseph: the venue and the media platform come together, in the same ecosystem.

For a luxury brand, an emerging designer, or an event agency, choosing a Galerie Joseph space also means benefiting from a exhibition in Acumen, across its digital and print channels, and via its social media presence. This dual venue + media offering is unique in the French market.

A high-end independent media outlet

Acumen is an independent media outletAcumen is independent, without being affiliated with any established media group. This editorial independence, rare in France for a publication of this caliber, guarantees the freedom of expression and choice that has characterized the title since its launch. Acumen is not dependent on traditional advertisers or the editorial guidelines of any group: its choices are its own, making it a true source of cultural influence.

Its editorial line brings together art, design, architecture, fashion, photography, cinema, gastronomy and travel, treated with a resolutely aesthetic and curatorial approach. The reference family is clear: Number, IDEAT, Wallpaper, Milk Decoration, The Good LifeAcumen holds its place in this ecosystem by a deliberate visual requirement, a carefully crafted layout and consistent art direction from beginning to end.

A remarkable graphic signature

Acumen is distinguished by its exceptional graphic qualityWith its dense yet airy layout, carefully chosen typography, large-format photographs by the author, narrative page design, and premium paper and finishing, each issue is a unique publication, designed to be treasured and collected. The publication numbers its pages over 400 per issue, a format consistent with major international journals in the field.

An international network of collaborations

Acumen and Galerie Joseph are collaborating with the best galleries, architects, designers, hospitality professionals and international trade fairs in the worldThe address book built up over more than fifteen years of activity by Michael Timsit allows Acumen to offer exclusive content with:

• the Art Galeries the most influential (Paris, London, New York, Milan, Brussels, Tokyo, Shanghai)
• the Architects et designers of international renown, whose works are currently in the news
• the actors of high-end hospitality (luxury hotels, exceptional guesthouses, Michelin-starred restaurants, exclusive resorts)
• the trade fairs and exhibitions major events on the international calendar (Art Basel, TEFAF, Frieze, Paris Photo, Maison & Objet, Salone del Mobile, Design Miami)
• the luxury homes international in all segments (fashion, jewelry, watches, beauty, lifestyle)

This network density allows Acumen to produce issues that rival the biggest international titles editorially, while maintaining its Parisian roots and independence.

Air France Distribution

Distribution on board flights Air France This ensures Acumen a captive, high-level international audience: business travelers, premium and long-haul customers, and business class passengers. It is one of the most powerful signals of authority for a French cultural media outlet: Air France only selects titles in its cabins that have reached a level of editorial and visual quality compatible with its standards.

The Cannes Special

Le Cannes special has established itself as one of Acumen's flagship publications. Every year during the Cannes Film Festival, Acumen sends a team of journalists and photographers to the Croisette to produce daily interviews and reports: established stars, emerging talents, official and parallel selections, red carpet arrivals, parties, and behind-the-scenes glimpses. The editorial team covers the festival at its own pace, providing immediate coverage of the events, presented in a visually striking format that makes the Cannes special issue a highly anticipated publication for readers and film professionals alike.

Editorial summary

Acumen's table of contents is structured around several clearly defined verticals. ArticleArtist profiles, exhibition reviews, a focus on international art fairs (Art Dubai, TEFAF, Art Basel Paris), and trend analyses. design and architectureBuilt projects, exceptional interiors, furniture, materials, colors, aesthetic innovations. In fashion and luxury, runway show analysis, fashion houses, creative collaborations, seasonal trends and accessories. In photographyInterviews with photographers, editorial series, contemporary perspectives. cinemaPortraits of actors and directors, festival coverage (Cannes in particular), cultural analyses. Travel and lifestyle, premium city guides, exclusive hotels and destinations, gastronomy, experiential places.

The readership

Acumen's readership reflects its ambition. It brings together professionals and enthusiasts of contemporary creation, an urban and cultured public attuned to international trends, and key players in the sectors the magazine covers: art and culture, interior design, fashion and luxury, design, photography, and upscale hospitality. Galleries, collectors, creatives, premium brands, and cultural venues find their voice reflected within its pages. Distribution on board Air France expands this audience to a premium international readership who discover Acumen during long-haul flights.

The complementary nature of Galerie Joseph and Acumen

Joseph Gallery and Acumen Magazines operate in perfect complementarityGalerie Joseph makes creation possible in space: the artworks take their place there, interacting with the architecture, the public, and the passage of time. Acumen makes this same creation intelligible over time: through text, analysis, and contextualization, the magazine transforms artworks and events into lasting cultural phenomena. Places without narrative remain silent; narratives without place remain abstract. What Galerie Joseph makes possible in space, Acumen makes intelligible over time.

This complementarity makes the Galerie Joseph + Acumen ecosystem a unique model where art does not merely exist in the moment, but is part of a cultural continuity.

Preco and Paris Fabric Show, the textile trade fairs

Le Joseph Gallery Group It's not limited to renting spaces and publishing. For the past ten years, Michael Timsit has been positioning two businesses in Paris. international textile trade fairs organized in the spaces of Galerie Joseph: Preco et Paris Fabric ShowFour editions per year bring together the world's best suppliers (Japanese weavers for precision and technical innovation, Italian silk manufacturers for the nobility of the fabric) and buyers from French luxury houses and high-end ready-to-wear.

This ecosystem extends the DNA of Galerie Joseph: highlighting creators, transmitting know-how, and fostering dialogue between disciplines and generations.

Cultural patronage and commitment

Galerie Joseph actively supports young designers through its patronage program. Several times a year, the group hosts graciously from young artists (painters, photographers, sculptors, designers) in its spaces. A square meter at Galerie Joseph is never just an income: it is an opportunity offered to someone.

This logic is extended through structured partnerships with Push, the incubator for emerging artists in the Paris region, and with the Paris Design Weekwhich annually celebrates emerging talents in contemporary design. The Marais district hosts these talents for exhibitions, launches, and their first public appearances.

Recognition and partnerships

Galerie Joseph is recognized by leading international players in design and lifestyle as a Parisian benchmark:

• Official partner of Maison & Objet for several years
• Official partner of Paris Design Week, alongside the City of Paris and National furniture
• Regular reception area from Paris Fashion Week, Art Basel Paris, the OFF fairs
• Reference in the Marais cultural guides alongside the major art galleries of the district (Perrotin, Almine Rech, Thaddaeus Ropac, Yvon Lambert)

The group has been featured in editorial coverage by major industry platforms, including Maison & Objet (multiple articles between 2020 and 2022), Artpil (international art platform), The Official Guide to Entertainmentand other specialized media.

International expansion

Le Joseph Gallery Group is preparing its expansion. After transforming the Marais district, the group is initially targeting a new location west of Paris, in developing contemporary creative districts (Champs-Élysées, Golden Triangle). International expansion is then planned with locations in London, Milan and New York, world capitals of contemporary creation where the Galerie Joseph grammar (architectural heritage, aesthetic curation, event flexibility) will naturally find its place.

This internationalization strategy is in line with the Parisian model: acquisition of places with a strong architectural identity, patient restoration, high-end event operation, integration into a local cultural ecosystem.

Contact

Joseph Gallery Group Headquarters: 116 rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris, France Telephone: +33 (0)1 42 71 20 22 Email: info@galeriejoseph.com Website: galeriejoseph.com

For any request to privatize space, quote or visit: use the contact form available on galeriejoseph.com, or contact the group directly by email or telephone.

Galerie Joseph, high-end event space rental in the Marais district of Paris. Showrooms, pop-up stores, art galleries, unique venues, and listed historic mansions.