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The New Versailles Palais des Congrès
After over a year of modernisation work, the Palais reopened in 2020 with a brand new layout designed to meet clients’ needs.
Located on the Place d’Armes, opposite the palace, Versailles Palais des Congrès is in a green setting, just a 15-minute drive from Paris. Patterning on its architectural structure, the Palais offers a wide range of options.
Our staff will welcome and support you with your projects, tailoring the decor in line with your story, expectations and wishes. You will be able to make the place your own and put your own stamp on it.
Contact us if you wish to organise your event in an intimate and cosy setting, imbued with the art deco style of the 1930s and equipped with the latest sound, video and lighting technology. A perfect blend of history and modernity.
Jean-Paul O’Meny
President
An entrepreneur with a passion for communication, image and set design, Jean-Paul has been producing events for large French and international organisations since 1991.
Driven by an urge to contribute to a positive transformation of the world, Jean-Paul is behind some great entrepreneurial stories including the Iris group, Pratiks, TimeLapseGo, abcluxe.com and abcluxe académie
Philippe Graziani
Partner
An entrepreneur at heart, he created his first events company when he was 22, while still at school. Since then, he has never left this sector and has set up nearly 10 companies, mostly on his own.
He has been managing Lemonchik, a multidisciplinary communication agency, since 2014.
Vincent Rautureau
Partner
Self-taught and passionate, Vincent Rautureau has developed an acute sense of management over more than 20 years spent founding businesses. He has conducted over 2,000 operations in more than 100 countries and major capitals around the world. In 2009, he founded Giglam & the imagineers. Devising over 600 projects each year, Giglam & the imagineers draw on a wealth of integrated experience and a rich background in the corporate, rock and electronic scene.
Raphaëlle Amar
Director General
For more than 15 years, Raphaëlle Amar has been working as an event manager in various prestigious venues.
What with her experience, she fully understands all the key factors for a successful event. Her assistance in organising your event is your guarantee of success!
Alexandra Suglia
Business Development Manager
Alexandra is passionate about the world of events and, after 7 years spent working for a leading large-market player, Alexandra is always looking for new challenges.
This made her a natural addition to the Versailles Palais des Congrès team as she seeks to take on new challenges.
Audrey Ribera
CUSTOMER MANAGER
Audrey works in tandem with Alexandra. She started her career with our director Raphaëlle in 2016 before going her own way. After 5 years spent working in different event sites in Paris, including one partially managed by the French Ministry of the Armed Forces, she is delighted to be joining our team. Calm, discipline and precision are her watchwords in helping you to organise your event.
Benoîte Potel
Sales and Marketing
Benoîte is a 2nd year Master's student in hotel management, and after several internships and work placements in the hotel and restaurant industry, she has joined the Palais team for a year. Her desire to learn and her motivation are major assets in strengthening the sales team.
Jean-Marc Adam
RECEPTION MANAGER
After more than 20 years as a Production Manager taking care of his customers, and keeping an overview to ensure the smooth running of their many events, it's quite natural that Jean Marc joins our team in January 2023 as Reception Manager. He takes it to heart to pamper our customers in every aspect of the reception (reception, catering, entertainment...) so that nothing is left to chance. Pleasant, sensitive to customer relations and team spirit, he systematically and sympathetically puts his know-how and know-how at the service of customers and team alike, to bring projects to life and bring them to a successful conclusion.
Guillaume Pahlawan
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING AND CULTURAL MEDIATION
Owner of the Versailles Plus independent newspaper for 10 years and director of the Even BD Agency specialising in cultural events, Guillaume has been bringing his expertise to the Palais des Congrès since January 2022. A Versailles resident for over 20 years, he knows everything there is to know about the town. Dynamic by nature, and bubbling with ideas, Guillaume likes to take on new challenges and relishes each project as an adventure.
Audrey Roucher
PROGRAMMING OFFICER
Audrey has a master's degree in Art History and a master's degree in cultural and artistic organisations. She has been responsible for running hospital-based cultural projects in the Plaisir area. In particular, she organised an exhibition with the Palace of Versailles in 2021, the result of a meeting between artists and patients. Audrey joined the Palais des Congrès de Versailles team in January 2022, and works with discipline and passion to find the artists who will be on the bill in the coming months.
Laure O'Meny
TICKETING MANAGER
Laure has been in charge of ticketing since June 2022. She will answer all your questions about booking tickets for shows.
With her attentive, customer-focused manner, she will be able to advise you on our shows and on your venue seat location, ensuring you have a pleasant time.
Pauline Sarrazin
PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Pauline Sarrazin, a Master's student in Communication, has joined the team for a year. Her interest in communication and her creativity make her an invaluable asset to our projects. Pauline is ready to take on any challenge that comes her way.
Matthieu Muller
technical Manager
With 22 years of significant experience in large-scale establishments, Matthieu has a number of strings to his bow. His technical and soft skills make him a major asset for your events. You can be sure that Matthieu will overcome any difficulty with calm and professionalism.
Florian Berthon
Technical manager
Musician, DJ, amateur cook, etc. After more than 25 years of providing technical services for shows and corporate events, this jack-of-all-trades, nicknamed by some “the Swiss Army knife of the event industry”, joined the Palais de Congrès team at the end of 2023, bringing with him his operational efficiency and multi-faceted experience.
Enzo Felix
Logistics manager
A professional dancer and musician since childhood, he has been immersed in the world of entertainment since he was a child. Youthful, responsive and passionate about this environment and working with his hands, he will be delighted to support you in your events and answer any questions or technical requests you may have.
Fanny Denisot
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
Fanny, a student in technical management of shows and events, joined the team in September 2023 for one year. Dynamic and passionate about dance and the stage ever since she was a little girl, Fanny naturally decided to go into the technique of show and event.
Pierre-Alexandre Taprest
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL MANAGER
Pierre-Alexandre is a 3rd year student at an audiovisual school, and has joined the Palais for over a year. His knowledge of sound engineering and his dynamism will reinforce the technical team, and make all your events run smoothly.
Jean-Paul O’Meny
President
An entrepreneur with a passion for communication, image and set design, Jean-Paul has been producing events for large French and international organisations since 1991.
Driven by an urge to contribute to a positive transformation of the world, Jean-Paul is behind some great entrepreneurial stories including the Iris group, Pratiks, TimeLapseGo, abcluxe.com and abcluxe académie
Philippe Graziani
Partner
An entrepreneur at heart, he created his first events company when he was 22, while still at school. Since then, he has never left this sector and has set up nearly 10 companies, mostly on his own.
He has been managing Lemonchik, a multidisciplinary communication agency, since 2014.
Vincent Rautureau
Partner
Self-taught and passionate, Vincent Rautureau has developed an acute sense of management over more than 20 years spent founding businesses. He has conducted over 2,000 operations in more than 100 countries and major capitals around the world. In 2009, he founded Giglam & the imagineers. Devising over 600 projects each year, Giglam & the imagineers draw on a wealth of integrated experience and a rich background in the corporate, rock and electronic scene.
Raphaëlle Amar
Director General
For more than 15 years, Raphaëlle Amar has been working as an event manager in various prestigious venues.
What with her experience, she fully understands all the key factors for a successful event. Her assistance in organising your event is your guarantee of success!
Alexandra Suglia
Business Development Manager
Alexandra is passionate about the world of events and, after 7 years spent working for a leading large-market player, Alexandra is always looking for new challenges.
This made her a natural addition to the Versailles Palais des Congrès team as she seeks to take on new challenges.
Audrey Ribera
CUSTOMER MANAGER
Audrey works in tandem with Alexandra. She started her career with our director Raphaëlle in 2016 before going her own way. After 5 years spent working in different event sites in Paris, including one partially managed by the French Ministry of the Armed Forces, she is delighted to be joining our team. Calm, discipline and precision are her watchwords in helping you to organise your event
Benoîte Potel
Sales and Marketing
Benoîte is a 2nd year Master's student in hotel management, and after several internships and work placements in the hotel and restaurant industry, she has joined the Palais team for a year. Her desire to learn and her motivation are major assets in strengthening the sales team.
Jean-Marc Adam
RECEPTION MANAGER
After more than 20 years as a Production Manager taking care of his customers, and keeping an overview to ensure the smooth running of their many events, it's quite natural that Jean Marc joins our team in January 2023 as Reception Manager. He takes it to heart to pamper our customers in every aspect of the reception (reception, catering, entertainment...) so that nothing is left to chance. Pleasant, sensitive to customer relations and team spirit, he systematically and sympathetically puts his know-how and know-how at the service of customers and team alike, to bring projects to life and bring them to a successful conclusion.
Guillaume Pahlawan
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING AND CULTURAL MEDIATION
Owner of the Versailles Plus independent newspaper for 10 years and director of the Even BD Agency specialising in cultural events, Guillaume has been bringing his expertise to the Palais des Congrès since January 2022. A Versailles resident for over 20 years, he knows everything there is to know about the town. Dynamic by nature, and bubbling with ideas, Guillaume likes to take on new challenges and relishes each project as an adventure.
Audrey Roucher
PROGRAMMING OFFICER
Audrey has a master's degree in Art History and a master's degree in cultural and artistic organisations. She has been responsible for running hospital-based cultural projects in the Plaisir area. In particular, she organised an exhibition with the Palace of Versailles in 2021, the result of a meeting between artists and patients. Audrey joined the Palais des Congrès de Versailles team in January 2022, and works with discipline and passion to find the artists who will be on the bill in the coming months.
Pauline Sarrazin
PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT
Pauline Sarrazin, a Master's student in Communication, has joined the team for a year. Her interest in communication and her creativity make her an invaluable asset to our projects. Pauline is ready to take on any challenge that comes her way.
Laure O'Meny
TICKETING MANAGER
Laure has been in charge of ticketing since June 2022. She will answer all your questions about booking tickets for shows.
With her attentive, customer-focused manner, she will be able to advise you on our shows and on your venue seat location, ensuring you have a pleasant time.
Matthieu Muller
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
With 22 years of significant experience in large-scale establishments, Matthieu has a number of strings to his bow. His technical and soft skills make him a major asset for your events. You can be sure that Matthieu will overcome any difficulty with calm and professionalism.
Florian Berthon
TECHNICAL MANAGER
Musician, DJ, amateur cook, etc. After more than 25 years of providing technical services for shows and corporate events, this jack-of-all-trades, nicknamed by some “the Swiss Army knife of the event industry”, joined the Palais de Congrès team at the end of 2023, bringing with him his operational efficiency and multi-faceted experience.
Enzo Felix
LOGISTICS MANAGER
A professional dancer and musician since childhood, he has been immersed in the world of entertainment since he was a child. Youthful, responsive and passionate about this environment and working with his hands, he will be delighted to support you in your events and answer any questions or technical requests you may have.
Fanny Denisot
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
A professional dancer and musician since childhood, he has been immersed in the world of entertainment since he was a child. Youthful, responsive and passionate about this environment and working with his hands, he will be delighted to support you in your events and answer any questions or technical requests you may have.
Pierre-Alexandre Taprest
ASSISTANT TECHNICAL MANAGER
Pierre-Alexandre is a 3rd year student at an audiovisual school, and has joined the Palais for over a year. His knowledge of sound engineering and his dynamism will reinforce the technical team, and make all your events run smoothly.
