What does Fashion Week Venues handle on my behalf for this booking?

We handle venue negotiation, the occupancy agreement, insurance verification, technical checks and on-the-ground coordination for the duration of your booking at 5 Rue Hipparque. What we manage on your behalf at this address specifically is confirming that your intended use sits correctly against the conference and event classification, verifying the video equipment and wifi specification in writing before you commit, and coordinating street-level load in timing so your rails and stock arrive without conflict. If you need more than the venue itself we can layer on retail staffing

What is the day rate for this Mérignac space?

The day rate here is available on request, because pricing at this address moves with your dates, duration and whether you need the room configured for retail, seminar or reception use. Brief-based pricing works in your favour on a 140 square metre floorplate like this, since a five day wholesale showroom booking is quoted very differently from a single evening cocktail reception for 60. Send us your dates, headcount and format and you will have an indicative figure back within 24h alongside any technical or staffing costs that apply. Brands booking this type of space in the Bordeaux area typically find the total lands well below equivalent 140 square metre floorplates in central Bordeaux. You can model your full activation cost including build and staffing using our budget calculator

How big is the space and how many people does it hold?

The space measures 140 square metres, or 1,507 square feet, and is rated for up to 60 people. That footprint comfortably holds a full seasonal collection on rails with a seated presentation area alongside, which is why it works as a wholesale showroom rental as well as a seminar venue. For a cocktail reception or afterwork launch, clearing the rails gives you the full floor for 60 standing guests plus circulation. For workshops and team offsites the same area seats a smaller group of 20 to 30 with tables and generous working space. Tell us your headcount and we will confirm the layout that fits before you book.

Is there a fitting room and is it suitable for sample sales?

Yes, there is a fitting room on site, which makes both buyer appointments and consumer facing sample sales practical at 5 Rue Hipparque. Combined with the WC and the ground floor street entrance, you have the three things a sample sale actually needs: a place to try, a place to queue and a place to pay. You will need to bring or hire rails, cash desk fixtures and payment hardware, all of which we can supply alongside furniture rental

What technical equipment is already installed?

The space comes with high speed wifi, video equipment for presentations and integrated lighting alongside the natural daylight, so it is move-in ready for seminars, brand presentations and lookbook playback. That covers most collection preview and press day requirements without external AV hire, though we always confirm the exact video specification in writing at enquiry stage rather than relying on the listing description. If you need additional screens, audio for a cocktail reception or a photography setup for a content studio day, we source and install that as part of the booking. There is no dedicated sound system listed, so plan audio as an add-on if music matters to your format. Send us your technical rider and we will confirm what is covered and what needs hiring.

How does loading and delivery access work?

Access is at ground floor with direct street entry, so rails, crates and fixtures come off the van and into the room without lifts, stairs or freight booking. This is the single biggest logistical advantage of this address for anyone moving a full sample collection or retail stock, and it is why we recommend it for showroom rental over first floor alternatives in the Mérignac business district. The space is also handicap accessible, which means your guests, buyers and staff all use the same level entrance. Delivery windows still need coordinating with the building, and that is something we arrange on your behalf ahead of your move-in day. Confirm your vehicle size and delivery times when you enquire so we can schedule cleanly.

Is the space accessible by public transport?

Yes, the Pythagore bus stop is 164 metres away at roughly two minutes on foot, with Domaine de Pelus and MSF both four minutes and Roland Garros six minutes. The Cadéra Issartier tram stop is 663 metres away, around eight minutes walking, which connects you into the wider Bordeaux metropolitan network. For buyer appointments and team offsites this is workable without a car, though many regional guests visiting Mérignac will drive given the business park setting. When you brief us we will supply arrival directions for your invitation list covering both tram and bus routes. If your priority is central footfall instead of appointment based traffic, it is worth comparing spaces in Paris

What kind of contract or agreement will I sign?

For a short-term rental of this length in France you will typically sign a temporary use agreement or convention d'occupation précaire rather than a commercial lease, which keeps your commitment contained to your booking dates. Because the property at 5 Rue Hipparque is classified for conference, event and meeting use, we frame retail or sample sale activity carefully within that agreement so your use is properly covered. A bail dérogatoire only becomes relevant if you are looking at multi-month occupation, which is not the standard format here. We review the full document with you before signature and flag any restrictions on signage, fit-out or hours. Nothing is charged until your booking is confirmed in writing.

Do I need a permit to run a retail or event activation here?

In most cases no separate municipal permit is needed because the space is already classified for conference, event and meeting use, but retail selling, exterior signage and alcohol service each carry their own requirements in Mérignac. A sample sale with on-site payment, a temporary facade banner or a cocktail reception serving wine will each need checking against local rules before your dates are locked. We run those checks as part of the booking rather than leaving them with you, and we flag anything that affects your timeline early. Our permit guide

How much lead time should I allow?

Allow six to eight weeks minimum for a straightforward booking at this address, and longer if you need a built fit-out or fall inside a peak window. The Bordeaux metropolitan calendar tightens sharply around the February and September wholesale periods and around late spring sales conferences, so those dates go first. In our experience handling bookings in this region, brands that enquire under three weeks out can sometimes still secure the space but lose the ability to build anything custom into the room. If your dates are fixed, get availability confirmed first and refine the concept afterwards. We reply within 24h on date availability so you are never waiting to plan around it.

Can I brand or build inside the space?

Yes, light to moderate fit-out is possible, and the neutral interior is well suited to freestanding fixtures, rails, graphics and vitrines that carry your identity into an otherwise blank professional shell. Because this is a clean contemporary room rather than a character space, brands whose concept depends on built environment should budget for structure from the outset rather than treating it as decoration. Anything fixed to walls or floors needs written approval, which we obtain on your behalf before your build crew arrives. We can deliver the full scope through our branded store design

What are the facilities on site?

On site you have a WC, a fitting room, high speed wifi, video equipment, integrated lighting and natural daylight across a single ground floor level. There is no kitchen listed, so catering for business lunches, workshops or a cocktail reception needs to come in externally, which we arrange as part of the booking. The absence of a dedicated stock room means you should plan a back-of-house zone within the 140 square metres if you are holding retail inventory. Everything else you need for a professional gathering of up to 60 people is already in place, so the room is functional from day one. Tell us your format and we will confirm exactly what needs bringing in.

What happens after I enquire?

You send dates, headcount and format, we reply within 24h confirming availability at 5 Rue Hipparque and a brief-based price, then we hold the dates while you review. From there we issue the temporary use agreement, confirm technical and access details with the building, and schedule your load in and strike. A deposit secures the booking and nothing is charged before you confirm, so you can compare this against other options without commitment. If Mérignac turns out not to be the right fit for your objective we will say so and propose alternatives instead of pushing the booking. You can also review how our process works

What is the day rate?

Rates are quoted on request — send your dates and use case through the inquiry card.

Is staging, branding and fit-out permitted?

Yes. Fashion Week Venues runs the full production build — signage, fixtures, lighting, sound, catering and staffing — subject to venue rules. Include your fit-out brief in the inquiry.

Included on-site: daylight, wc, handicap accessible, video equipment, wifi, ground floor street, fitting room.

How far in advance should we book?

Fashion week windows book 6–10 weeks out. Off-season activations can be secured in 2–3 weeks.

shell — m�rignac · 33700

Versatile Event and Meeting Space in Mérignac.

140 m²

1507 sq ft

m�rignac

33700

on request

brief-based

private event

2 use cases

city

M�rignac

area

140 sqm

day rate

on request

postcode

33700

use cases

conference · event · meeting

included

daylight · wc · handicap accessible

about this space

Located at 5 Rue Hipparque in Mérignac, France, this 140-square-meter versatile commercial space is designed to accommodate up to 60 people. The property is classified for conference, event, and meeting use, making it suitable for seminars, creative workshops, and professional gatherings such as afterwork events or business lunches. Positioned on the ground floor with direct street access, the layout provides a functional environment for various activities, including sports-related sessions. The interior is equipped with essential technical amenities, including high-speed wifi and video equipment to support presentations and meetings. Practical facilities include a water closet, a fitting room for retail support, and handicap accessibility. The space also benefits from natural daylight and integrated lighting systems. This property offers a professional setting for individuals or organizations seeking a multidisciplinary venue in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. All features mentioned are available to support operational requirements for diverse event types within this 1,507-square-foot facility.

the fwv take

Book this Mérignac floorplate as a working wholesale showroom rental and buyer appointment venue, because 140 square metres of unbroken ground floor space with a dedicated fitting room and direct street access lets you rail an entire season and run back to back appointments without ever resetting the room. What makes this address work for that use case is the combination of street level load in and the fitting room: samples come off the van and onto rails in one move, and buyers try pieces on site rather than guessing from a hanger, which is the single operational detail that separates a productive showroom from an expensive storage unit. The fit is regional and national contemporary brands with a few seasons behind them, strongest in technical outerwear, denim, footwear, athleisure and modern lifestyle product, and weakest for heritage luxury or couture houses whose narrative depends on period architecture, because this interior is a clean professional shell rather than a character space with its own story to tell. On booking, the Bordeaux metropolitan calendar tightens around the February and September wholesale windows and around late spring sales conferences, so allow six to eight weeks minimum, confirm your video equipment requirements in writing at enquiry stage, and use our venue sourcing team if you also need a Paris presentation slot in the same season, since pairing this with spaces in Paris is a sequencing exercise best planned in one pass.

what's included

daylight
wc
handicap accessible
video equipment
wifi
ground floor street
fitting room

package add-ons

make the space yours.

with our package add-ons you can make your chosen space move-in ready. from furniture and branding, to staffing and marketing — we've got you covered.

how to book this space

01
Check the shell and the dates
Review the gallery, 140 sqm floor plan and amenities for Versatile Event and Meeting Space in Mérignac, then note the window you want in M�rignac. Fashion week dates book 6–10 weeks out.
02
Send the brief
Use the request panel on this page to send your dates, expected footfall and budget. Pricing on this space is quoted on request.
03
Get availability and a quote
We confirm availability with the operator and come back within 24 hours with the all-in cost: rent, staffing, permits and fit-out for M�rignac.
04
Lock the contract
Sign the short-term licence, pay the deposit and we register any permit or signage paperwork the address needs.
05
Build and open
Fit-out, install and staff the pop-up. Our production team handles delivery, install and the strike at the end of the run in M�rignac.

use cases

conferenceeventmeetingworkshopcreative workshopcocktail receptionteam offsite

location

plotting…

m�rignac · 33700·44.8298° · -0.6806°

getting here & street life

nearest transit

Cadéra Issartiertram663 m · 8 min
Pythagorebus164 m · 2 min
Domaine de Pelusbus333 m · 4 min
MSFbus351 m · 4 min
Roland Garrosbus512 m · 6 min
Lucassotbus632 m · 8 min

frequently asked

Yes, this 140 square metre ground floor space at 5 Rue Hipparque in Mérignac is available for pop-up shops, and the direct street access plus fitting room make short-term retail workable rather than improvised. Because the property is classified for conference, event and meeting use, a retail-facing pop-up needs to be framed correctly in the occupancy agreement, which we handle at enquiry stage. In our experience handling bookings at addresses like this in the Bordeaux metropolitan area, brands running a temporary retail format here do best on multi-day bookings of three to seven days rather than single days, because the fit-out effort is the same either way. The 60 person capacity gives you room for a launch evening at the end of the run without needing a second venue. Enquire with your dates and product volume and we will confirm feasibility for your specific concept.

who it suits

Brand Scale

This space fits regional and national brands with a 3 to 15 person team, roughly 1 to 8 years of trading, and a wholesale, DTC or B2B client base concentrated in southwest France. At 140 sqm with a 60 person capacity, ground floor street access and a fitting room, it is large enough to hold a full seasonal collection plus a seated presentation area, but it is priced and positioned as a working commercial venue in Mérignac rather than a prestige address in central Bordeaux. Brands at this stage typically find it does two jobs well at once: a functional showroom rental for wholesale appointments during the day, and a meeting or workshop venue for the sales team in the same week. Where we see mismatches is when a luxury maison expects an address with inherent status, or when a solo designer with under 40 pieces books the full floor and struggles to fill it. If your priority is press footfall from fashion editors, this is the wrong postcode and you should instead compare spaces in Paris for that objective.

Aesthetic Fit

A clean, neutral, contemporary identity works best here: technical outerwear, performance and athleisure, denim, footwear, eyewear, cycling and outdoor equipment, plus modern lifestyle and wellness product. The interior reads as a professional, well lit conference and event environment with daylight, integrated lighting and video equipment, which means it is a blank operational shell rather than a character space. That suits brands whose visual language comes from their own fixtures, graphics and product density. What will not work is heritage luxury, couture, or any brand whose story depends on period architecture, ornate mouldings, parquet or a residential apartment feel. A jewellery house building a vitrine led narrative or a fragrance brand wanting an atmospheric, low light interior will fight this room rather than use it. If your concept needs a built environment to carry the identity, factor in production and build from the start rather than treating it as a finishing touch.

Best Use Cases

First choice is a wholesale showroom and collection preview: the fitting room, daylight and 140 sqm of flexible floor let you rail a full season and run back to back buyer appointments without reconfiguring. Second is a sales conference, seminar or team offsite, which is what the space is classified for, supported by high speed wifi, video equipment and seating for 60. Third is a creative workshop or training session, where street level access makes load in of materials straightforward. Fourth is a press day or brand presentation for regional media and local stockists, with the video setup handling lookbook playback. Fifth is a cocktail reception or afterwork launch, using the same footprint cleared of rails. Sixth is a sample sale, where the fitting room and WC make a retail experience workable. Seventh is a content studio day, using natural daylight for e-commerce or campaign capture between events.

Budget Signal

Expect mid market pricing for the Bordeaux metropolitan area and clear value against equivalent floorplates in the city centre, where 140 sqm of temporary retail space or event floor carries a significant address premium. Against hotel event spaces you gain full control of the room, your own fixtures and multi day continuity instead of hourly meeting room rates with catering minimums attached. Against co-working venues you gain a fitting room, street frontage and permission for commercial and event use rather than a bookable conference box. Against shared pop-up formats you gain exclusivity and the ability to hold stock and rails on site across a booking. In our experience the profile that gets the most from this space is a brand consolidating several needs into one booking, which is where the cost per objective drops sharply. Model that scenario properly with our budget calculator before you enquire.

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about this space

the fwv take

what's included

make the space yours.

how to book this space

Check the shell and the dates

Send the brief

Get availability and a quote

Lock the contract

Build and open

use cases

location

getting here & street life

frequently asked

who it suits

Brand Scale

Aesthetic Fit

Best Use Cases

Budget Signal

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