Just one hour from Paris by high-speed train, the Hôtel Louvre-Lens offers an original and memorable alternative for your corporate seminars, meetings and events. Located in a former mining village listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this 4-star establishment combines regional authenticity, modern facilities and proximity to the capital.

Opposite the prestigious Louvre-Lens Museum, this boutique hotel offers 52 elegant rooms, 3 modular meeting rooms and a unique range of incentives focused on the talents of the Hauts-de-France region.

Strategic proximity to the capital

The Hôtel Louvre-Lens stands out for its excellent accessibility from Paris, making it an ideal destination for your one-day or multi-day seminars.

Quick access from Paris:

• 1 hour by high-speed train: direct connection from Paris Gare du Nord to Lens
• 2 hours by car: access via the A1 motorway
• Free parking at the hotel
• Lens railway station in the immediate vicinity
• Shuttle buses available from the station

Advantages of localisation:

• A complete change of scenery just one hour from Paris
• Costs often lower than in the Paris region
• Authentic and inspiring setting
• Opposite the Louvre-Lens Museum
• At the heart of a UNESCO site

This proximity makes it easy to organise residential seminars without imposing long journeys on your employees, while offering them a real change of scenery.

A region rich in heritage and history

The Hôtel Louvre-Lens is located in the heart of the mining basin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area steeped in history offers a unique setting for your professional events.

Exceptional heritage nearby:

• Louvre-Lens Museum (directly opposite the hotel)
• Twin slag heaps, the highest in Europe
• Great War memorial sites (Vimy, Notre-Dame de Lorette)
• Wellington Quarry in Arras
• Bollaert-Delelis Stadium (5 minutes on foot)

Cultural richness:

• Preserved mining architecture
• Museums and interpretation centres
• Generous local cuisine
• Traditional crafts and skills

The story of a former mining village reinvented

The Hôtel Louvre-Lens perfectly embodies the identity of the mining basin. This former miners' housing estate bears witness to the industrial past that shaped the region, while offering modern and refined comfort today.

A place steeped in history:

• Former complex of refurbished workers' houses
• Architecture preserving the authenticity of the place
• Historic materials put to good use
• Testimony to mining heritage
• Respectful transformation by local architects

The balance between past and present:

The hotel represents a remarkable link between past and contemporary architecture. Raw materials (brick, black stone, oak) sit alongside modern comforts (soft carpeting, silky fabrics, up-to-date amenities). The floors, made from old railway tracks, tell the story of the area's industrial past, while the Galibot's pewter bar and cement tiles create a unique atmosphere.

This elegant contrast preserves the authenticity of the venue while offering light and serenity, creating an inspiring setting for your seminars.

52 elegant and modern rooms

Accommodating your employees in an authentic and comfortable setting transforms your seminar into a truly immersive experience.

Room features:

• 52 elegant rooms
• Decoration blending history and modernity
• Contemporary comfort
• Warm atmosphere
• High-speed Wi-Fi connection

Benefits for residential seminars:

• On-site accommodation eliminating travel time
• Enhanced team cohesion
• Natural extension of professional exchanges
• Packages starting at €250 per person

3 meeting rooms up to 120 m²

The Hôtel Louvre-Lens offers three modular meeting rooms, suitable for various types of professional events.

Characteristics of the spaces:

• 3 rooms up to 120 m²
• Modular configurations
• Natural light
• Complete audiovisual equipment
• Careful decoration reflecting the identity of the place

Accommodation capacity:

• Theatre, U, school, cabaret formats
• From 10 to 80 people depending on configuration
• Spaces that can be adapted to suit your needs
• Possibility of combining rooms

Professional equipment:

• Video projectors
• Projection screens
• Paperboards
• Sound system
• high-speed Wi-Fi
• Support technique

Seminar packages from €250 per person

The Hôtel Louvre-Lens offers comprehensive packages to facilitate the organisation of your event.

Seminar offers:

• Residential seminar from €250 per person
• Study day packages
• Customised packages
• Personalised quote tailored to your requirements

Services included:

• Fully equipped room hire
• Coffee breaks and snacks
• Lunch or dinner
• Accommodation (residential package)
• Wi-Fi access

Contact for quotation:

• Email: sales.hll@espritdefrance.com
• Telephone: +44 780 379 3697
• Downloadable brochure available

The generous cuisine of Franck Kasprik

Gastronomy plays a central role in the Louvre-Lens experience. Chef Franck Kasprik revisits traditional local recipes to introduce visitors to new flavours and surprise connoisseurs.

The culinary proposal:

• Revisited local cuisine
• Quality local products
• Generous recipes from Hauts-de-France
• Renowned culinary expertise
• Packages tailored to groups

The spirit of the place:

• Conviviality and sharing at the heart of the experience
• The warm atmosphere of Le Galibot bar
• Art of living in Hauts-de-France
• Attentive service

Catering options for seminars

The team offers catering services tailored to your event.

Available packages:

• Business lunches and dinners
• Coffee breaks with local specialities
• Cocktails and receptions
• Customisable menus

"Immersion in local talent"

The Hôtel Louvre-Lens has developed an exclusive range of incentives focused on the region's talents: sport, art and local produce. These tailor-made experiences create unique moments that strengthen team cohesion.

The three universes:

• Sport: experiences around RC Lens
• Art: discovering the Louvre-Lens Museum
• Local Produce: encounters with passionate artisans

Incentives Sport: the RC Lens spirit

The Lens region lives and breathes football. The hotel offers unique experiences centred around this local passion.

Private conference with Yoann Lachor

Former professional footballer for RC Lens and 1998 French champion, Yoann Lachor shares his inspiring experience as coach and manager of the Racing Club de Lens training centre.

Topics covered:

• Team cohesion
• Leadership
• Surpassing oneself
• Team management
• Performance collective
• Pressure management

Témoignage Groupe ACN :

"Nous avons bénéficié de l'intervention de Yoann Lachor afin de mettre en valeur l'individualité au profit du collectif. Nous gardons un souvenir mémorable de ce séjour, et il est certain que l'envie d'y retourner pour de futurs projets est déjà présente chez chacun d'entre nous."

Dîner privatif au Stade Bollaert-Delelis

À 5 minutes à pied de l'hôtel, ce stade mythique devient le théâtre d'un dîner d'exception pour vos événements d'entreprise. Une expérience mémorable dans l'un des temples du football français.

Tour de Lens à vélo avec Florian Sauvage

Enfant du pays et sportif de haut niveau (18 ans de BMX), Florian Sauvage propose une découverte originale du territoire. Accompagnés de son associé Maxime Delattre, les participants explorent à vélo les terrils et trésors du bassin minier. Une expérience riche en histoire, émotions et enseignements.

Incentives Art : les coulisses du Louvre-Lens

Face à l'hôtel, le Musée du Louvre-Lens offre des oppACN Group Testimonial:

"We benefited from Yoann Lachor's intervention in order to highlight individuality for the benefit of the group. We have fond memories of this trip, and it is certain that the desire to return for future projects is already present in each of us."

Private dinner at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis

Just a 5-minute walk from the hotel, this legendary stadium becomes the setting for an exceptional dinner for your corporate events. A memorable experience in one of the temples of French football.

Cycling tour of Lens with Florian Sauvage

A native of the region and a high-level athlete (18 years of BMX), Florian Sauvage offers an original way to discover the area. Accompanied by his partner Maxime Delattre, participants explore the slag heaps and treasures of the mining basin by bike. An experience rich in history, emotions and learning.ortunités exclusives pour vos événements.

Exclusive tour of the museum's storage facilities

Take a unique look behind the scenes with an expert who reveals the museum's hidden treasures. A privileged immersion behind the scenes of a major cultural institution.

Privatisation of the Louvre-Lens Museum

Private evening tour of the museum after visitors have left or on closing days. Your teams can enjoy the collections in an exclusive and privileged atmosphere.

Collective artistic creation

Extend the cultural experience by creating a collective work of art back at the hotel. A unifying activity that stimulates creativity and strengthens bonds between participants.

Incentives Terroir: encounters with passionate artisans

The Hauts-de-France region is brimming with expertise and exceptional products. The hotel offers authentic encounters with renowned artisans.

Cheese masterclass with Philippe Olivier

Philippe Olivier, voted Best Cheesemaker in France in 1996, passes on his family passion. His son Romain continues this tradition of excellence today.

On the programme:

• Discovering the art of maturing
• Guided tasting
• The story of a century-old company with a modern philosophy
• Trade secrets

Introduction to beerology

Alongside renowned beer experts, who regularly serve on competition juries, discover the secrets of local craft beer.

The proposed experience:

• Tasting of quality beers
• Learning tasting techniques
• Discovering the manufacturing process
• Brewing culture in Hauts-de-France

Other animations available:

The hotel offers a wide range of activities combining conviviality and discovery of the culture of the Hauts-de-France region: culinary workshops, discovery of local products, meetings with producers.

The advantages of holding a seminar in Lens rather than in the Paris region

Organising your seminar at the Hôtel Louvre-Lens offers many advantages over traditional solutions in the Paris region.

Differentiating arguments:

• A complete change of scenery: leave Paris behind for an authentic and inspiring setting
• Value for money: prices often more competitive than in the Île-de-France region
• Accessibility: 1 hour by high-speed train, as fast as some suburban destinations
• Uniqueness of the location: UNESCO heritage site, authentic architecture
• Cultural attractions: Louvre-Lens Museum opposite the hotel
• Exclusive experiences: incentives that cannot be replicated elsewhere
• Memorable: a seminar that leaves a lasting impression

Un engagement pour des événements mémorables

L'équipe de l'Hôtel Louvre-Lens s'engage à apporter une touche de magie à chaque instant de votre événement.

Notre philosophie :

"Organiser un événement professionnel est le meilleur investissement pour répondre à ses objectifs, pourvu qu'il soit mémorable. À l'Hôtel Louvre-Lens, vos événements le deviennent grâce à la chaleur du lieu, son décor qui entremêle harmonieusement l'histoire et la modernité et sa nouvelle offre d'incentive."

Ce qui fait la différence :

• Chaleur humaine unique du territoire
• Attention portée aux détails
• Service attentionné et personnalisé
• Accompagnement de haute qualité
• Atmosphère propice aux échanges

A commitment to memorable events

The team at the Hôtel Louvre-Lens is committed to bringing a touch of magic to every moment of your event.

Our philosophy:

"Organising a professional event is the best investment for achieving your objectives, provided it is memorable. At the Hôtel Louvre-Lens, your events will be memorable thanks to the warmth of the venue, its décor that harmoniously blends history and modernity, and its new incentive offer."

What makes the difference:

• Unique human warmth of the region
• Attention to detail
• Attentive and personalised service
• High-quality support
• Conducive atmosphere for discussions
• Product launches
• Incentives and rewards

Industrial heritage and UNESCO sites

The mining basin offers an exceptional heritage to discover during your stay.

Noteworthy sites nearby:

• Twin slag heaps: the highest in Europe, offering breathtaking views of the region
• Mining towns and settlements: authentic architecture preserved
• Headframes: witnesses to industrial history
• Historic Mining Centre: a living heritage museum

Great War memorial sites

The Hauts-de-France region preserves the memory of the First World War.

Must-see places of remembrance:

• Ring of Remembrance: international monument
• Notre-Dame de Lorette Necropolis: France's largest military cemetery
• Wellington Quarry in Arras: network of underground tunnels
• Vimy Memorial: iconic Canadian site
• 14-18 Memorial: interpretation centre

These visits can enrich your seminar with a strong historical and emotional dimension.

The Louvre-Lens Museum

Directly opposite the hotel, the Louvre-Lens Museum offers an exceptional cultural opportunity.

Highlights of the museum:

• Remarkable contemporary architecture (SANAA)
• Prestigious collections of the Louvre
• Gallery of the Present showcasing 5,000 years of history
• High-quality temporary exhibitions
• 20-hectare landscaped park

Integration into your seminar:

• Guided tour during breaks
• Private hire for events
• Access to reserves (exclusive experience)
• Source of inspiration and creativity

How long does it take to get to Lens from Paris?

Lens is accessible in 1 hour by TGV from Paris Gare du Nord. Regular connections are available throughout the day. By car, allow approximately 2 hours via the A1 motorway. This proximity makes it easy to organise day seminars or residential seminars without imposing long journeys.

What is the capacity of the Hôtel Louvre-Lens?

The hotel offers:

• 3 meeting rooms up to 120 m²
• 52 elegant and modern rooms
• Modular capacity for 10 to 80 people depending on configuration
• Accommodation available for residential seminars

What is the price for a residential seminar?

Residential seminar packages start at €250 per person. This price generally includes room hire, equipment, coffee breaks, catering and accommodation. A personalised quote will be provided based on your specific requirements.

What team-building activities are available?

The Louvre-Lens Hotel offers a unique range of incentives entitled "Immersion in local talent".:

• Sport : conférence avec Yoann Lachor (RC Lens), dîner au Stade Bollaert, tour à vélo
• Art : visite exclusive des réserves du Louvre-Lens, privatisation du musée
• Terroir : masterclass fromage avec Philippe Olivier, initiation à la biérologie

L'hôtel peut-il organiser des événements au Stade Bollaert ?

Oui, l'hôtel propose l'organisation de dîners privatifs dans le mythique Stade Bollaert Delelis, situé à seulement 5 minutes à pied. Une expérience mémorable dans l'un des stades les plus emblématiques de France.

Peut-on visiter le Musée du Louvre-Lens pendant le séminaire ?

Absolument. Le musée est juste en face de l'hôtel. L'Hôtel Louvre-Lens propose même des visites exclusives des réserves ou la privatisation complète du musée en soirée ou les jours de fermeture pour vos événements.

Quels sites historiques peut-on découvrir dans la région ?

Le territoire offre un patrimoine exceptionnel :

• Bassin minier classé UNESCO (terrils, corons, cités minières)
• Sites de mémoire de la Grande Guerre (Vimy, Notre-Dame de Lorette, Carrière Wellington)
• Musée du Louvre-Lens
• Villes historiques (Arras, Lille à proximité)

Can the hotel organise events at the Stade Bollaert?

Yes, the hotel can organise private dinners in the legendary Stade Bollaert Delelis, located just a 5-minute walk away. A memorable experience in one of France's most iconic stadiums.

Can we visit the Louvre-Lens Museum during the seminar?

Absolutely. The museum is right across from the hotel. The Hôtel Louvre-Lens even offers exclusive tours of the reserves or complete privatisation of the museum in the evening or on closing days for your events.

What historical sites can be found in the region?

The region boasts an exceptional heritage:

• UNESCO-listed mining area (slag heaps, miners' housing estates, mining towns)
• Great War memorial sites (Vimy, Notre-Dame de Lorette, Wellington Quarry)
• Louvre-Lens Museum
• Historic towns (Arras, Lille nearby)
  L'équipe vous proposera un devis personnalisé et organisera une visite de l'établissement si vous le souhaitez.

Contact

Hôtel Louvre-Lens
168 Rue Paul Bert
62300 Lens

Events & Seminars Department
Email: sales.hll@espritdefrance.com
Telephone: +33 6 37 93 69 74

Access from Paris
TGV: Paris Gare du Nord - Lens (1 hour)
Car: A1 motorway (2 hours)