Le Pailio

Le Palio, located in Boulazac, Périgueux, Dordogne, France, is an indoor sports arena that also serves as a versatile event venue. Here is a detailed description of its meeting, conference, and event facilities:

Meeting and Event Facilities

Capacity and Layout:

• Total Capacity: The arena can accommodate up to 5,200 people for basketball games and 6,500 in a seated-standing configuration for events.

• Dimensions: The arena measures 73 meters in length, 70 meters in width, and has a height of 21.73 meters.

• Floor Space: The emprise au sol is 5,110 square meters, with additional spaces for loges/vestiaires (500 square meters), reception (200 square meters), catering (100 square meters and 90 square meters), and a hall (1,500 square meters).

Function Rooms

• General Event Space:

• The parquet floor is removable, allowing for various practices such as ice skating, concerts, and conferences. This flexibility makes it an ideal space for diverse events.

• Specific Function Rooms:

• Basketball Seating: The arena is primarily designed for basketball with a seating capacity of 5,200 people.
• Event Seating: In a seated-standing configuration, it can accommodate up to 6,500 people.

Services

• Accessibility: The venue is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring three elevators that provide access to all levels for people with mobility impairments. There are 30 reserved places for people with mobility impairments at the highest capacity and 21 places at other capacities.

• Parking and Transportation: The venue benefits from existing parking and transportation networks, offering over 4,500 parking spots in the surrounding areas.

• Accommodation: The proximity to Périgueux and nearby cities like Angoulême and Brive-la-Gaillarde makes it convenient for attendees to access the venue by car or public transportation.

• Catering and Reception: The venue includes dedicated spaces for catering and receptions, ensuring that events can be fully supported with food and beverage services.

Additional Features

• Modular Spaces: The arena features five fully modular spaces, allowing it to accommodate a variety of events, from economic and associative gatherings to congresses and seminars.

• Event Organization: The venue can handle the organization of events, providing a comprehensive service for event planners.

Le Palio offers a versatile and well-equipped space for various types of events, making it an excellent choice for meeting and conference organizers.