A historic building with red brick facade, geometric patterns, and French flag at Institut français au Royaume-Uni.
An event space in a historic building with parquet wood floors, white walls, and framed art at Institut français au Royaume-Uni.
A screening room with orange theater seats, wall-mounted speakers, and a large projection screen at Institut français au Royaume-Uni.
A screening room with teal theater seats, tall windows, and a large projection screen at Institut français au Royaume-Uni.

Institut français au Royaume-Uni

Community Centre

  23 reviews  – 
17 Queensberry Place, London, SW7 2DT –
South Kensington Station (0.2 mi)
From £90
hire fee
Up to 225
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
French
cuisine
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at Institut français au Royaume-Uni

Les Salons at Institut français au Royaume-Uni
Les Salons
Event Space
·
Private space
60 seats
70 standing
A spacious period reception room, the newly renovated Salons combine elegant features and technical equipment for the organisation of a wide variety of events, including receptions, parties, conferences, corporate meetings, exhibitions, performing arts and acoustic concerts. Combine your event in the adjoining spaces of the Listed Library or with...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
from £300 hire fee
Enquire now
Ciné Lumière II at Institut français au Royaume-Uni
Ciné Lumière II
Screening Room
·
Private space
34 seats
Stylish, cosy and intimate, Ciné Lumière II offers an ideal setting and a unique cinematic experience. Located in the lower ground floor of the Grade II listed building of the Institut français, Ciné Lumière II provides a high level of comfort, state-of-the-art technology and an inspiring setting, boasting an Art Deco style with a contemporary twi...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
from £360 hire fee
Enquire now
Ciné Lumière at Institut français au Royaume-Uni
Ciné Lumière
Screening Room
·
Private space
225 seats
With a spacious and elegant Art Deco auditorium and a good-sized stage, a 4K HD Digital Cinema Projector (digital or 35mm and 16mm) and an experienced team, Ciné Lumière is the ideal space for high profile events from private screenings and press launches to conferences, corporate meetings and concerts. Combine your event with a party or cocktail ...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
from £600 hire fee
Enquire now
Art Deco Listed Library at Institut français au Royaume-Uni
Art Deco Listed Library
Library
·
Private space
80 seats
100 standing
An attractive wood-paneled reception room with balcony, intricate parquet floor and outstanding stained glass windows casting plenty of natural light, the Art Deco Listed Library is an elegant and impressive setting for conferences, board meetings, parties, cocktails, receptions, and concerts. Combine your event in the adjoining spaces of Les Salo...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
from £480 hire fee
Enquire now
L'Atelier - Workshop / Classroom / Rehearsal room at Institut français au Royaume-Uni
L'Atelier - Workshop / Classroom / Rehearsal room
Classroom
·
Private space
30 seats
Book 1 hr. minimum
L’Atelier is vibrant and luminous room with beautiful and warm wooden stairs, that can host up to 30 children or 20 adults. A wheelchair space is included if need be, and the room is fully accessible. This workroom can welcome your lectures, workshops, talks, theatre rehearsals and creative games. It is equipped with high-quality video-projector ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
from £120 hire fee
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Meeting Room - Salle Baudoin at Institut français au Royaume-Uni
Meeting Room - Salle Baudoin
Meeting Room
·
Private space
20 seats
With great natural lighting and decorated by a mural painting from French artist Edmond Baudoin, this 35 sqm meeting room is fully equipped (TV screen, computer, several AV connections, HMDI or VGA for PC or Mac, flipboard) to host classes, workshops, meetings, small conferences, presentations or seminars.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
from £90 hire fee
Enquire now
Meeting room - Le studio at Institut français au Royaume-Uni
Meeting room - Le studio
Meeting Room
·
Private space
20 seats
With natural lighting and its adjacent kitchen, this 50 sqm convivial space is fully equipped (TV screen, computer, several AV connections, HMDI or VGA for PC or Mac, flipboard) to host classes, workshops, meetings, small conferences, presentations or seminars. Combine your event with a private screening in the adjoining space of Ciné Lumière II.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
from £120 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
Amenities
4.6
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.7
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.3
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
PS
Priya S.
Verified review
Networking · 50 guests · June 2025 · Les Salons
Responsive team, great venue and accessibility.
4.7
LT
Luke T.
Verified review
Meeting · 15 guests · June 2024 · Les Salons
Nathalie and the French Institute were fabulous hosts - they couldn't have made us feel more comfortable
5.0
KS
Katie S.
Verified review
Self Catering · 20 guests · November 2022 · Les Salons
The venue is beautiful, such a calm, serene place to hold a marketing workshop. There was lots of natural light and plenty of space for 20 people to move around. Solène and her colleagues were extremely helpful.
There weren't enough cups and cutlery for 20 people in the kitchen, we had to grab some from the cafe. Otherwise all good.
4.5
CA
Charlotte A.
Verified review
Screening · 30 guests · October 2021 · Ciné Lumière II
Staff were so friendly and helpful - nothing too much trouble. Guest were impressed with the venue and the food was impeccable. I would THOROUGHLY recommend.
None.
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £90–£840 hire fee per hour
Ciné Lumière
9:00 – 23:00
from £600–£840 hire fee per hour
Ciné Lumière II
9:00 – 23:00
from £360–£420 hire fee per hour
Art Deco Listed Library
9:00 – 23:00
from £480–£720 hire fee per hour
Les Salons
9:00 – 23:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room - Salle Baudoin
9:00 – 23:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Meeting room - Le studio
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
L'Atelier - Workshop / Classroom / Rehearsal room
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £90–£840 hire fee per hour
Ciné Lumière
9:00 – 23:00
from £600–£840 hire fee per hour
Ciné Lumière II
9:00 – 23:00
from £360–£420 hire fee per hour
Art Deco Listed Library
9:00 – 23:00
from £480–£720 hire fee per hour
Les Salons
9:00 – 23:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room - Salle Baudoin
9:00 – 23:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Meeting room - Le studio
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
L'Atelier - Workshop / Classroom / Rehearsal room
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £90–£840 hire fee per hour
Ciné Lumière
9:00 – 23:00
from £600–£840 hire fee per hour
Ciné Lumière II
9:00 – 23:00
from £360–£420 hire fee per hour
Art Deco Listed Library
9:00 – 23:00
from £480–£720 hire fee per hour
Les Salons
9:00 – 23:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room - Salle Baudoin
9:00 – 23:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Meeting room - Le studio
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
L'Atelier - Workshop / Classroom / Rehearsal room
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £90–£840 hire fee per hour
Ciné Lumière
9:00 – 23:00
from £600–£840 hire fee per hour
Ciné Lumière II
9:00 – 23:00
from £360–£420 hire fee per hour
Art Deco Listed Library
9:00 – 23:00
from £480–£720 hire fee per hour
Les Salons
9:00 – 23:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room - Salle Baudoin
9:00 – 23:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Meeting room - Le studio
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
L'Atelier - Workshop / Classroom / Rehearsal room
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £90–£840 hire fee per hour
Ciné Lumière
9:00 – 23:00
from £600–£840 hire fee per hour
Ciné Lumière II
9:00 – 23:00
from £360–£420 hire fee per hour
Art Deco Listed Library
9:00 – 23:00
from £480–£720 hire fee per hour
Les Salons
9:00 – 23:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room - Salle Baudoin
9:00 – 23:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Meeting room - Le studio
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
L'Atelier - Workshop / Classroom / Rehearsal room
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £90–£960 hire fee per hour
Ciné Lumière
9:00 – 23:00
from £720–£960 hire fee per hour
Ciné Lumière II
9:00 – 23:00
from £420 hire fee per hour
Art Deco Listed Library
9:00 – 23:00
from £540–£780 hire fee per hour
Les Salons
9:00 – 23:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room - Salle Baudoin
9:00 – 23:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Meeting room - Le studio
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
L'Atelier - Workshop / Classroom / Rehearsal room
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £90–£960 hire fee per hour
Ciné Lumière
9:00 – 23:00
from £720–£960 hire fee per hour
Ciné Lumière II
9:00 – 23:00
from £420 hire fee per hour
Art Deco Listed Library
9:00 – 23:00
from £480–£720 hire fee per hour
Les Salons
9:00 – 23:00
from £300–£360 hire fee per hour
Meeting Room - Salle Baudoin
9:00 – 23:00
from £90 hire fee per hour
Meeting room - Le studio
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour
L'Atelier - Workshop / Classroom / Rehearsal room
9:00 – 23:00
from £120 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 100
standing
Up to 225
seats
In-house catering
French
cuisine
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Institut français au Royaume-Uni

Institut français au Royaume-Uni is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Institut français au Royaume-Uni is a French cultural institute that combines language education and cultural programming under a single institutional roof.

Venue highlights: The building includes an in-house cinema, a mediatheque and classrooms that can be adapted for private screenings, lectures and workshops. The venue operates promoted, ticketed cultural events and provides in-house catering and event administration support for private hires. A formal entrance and gallery circulation create natural reception and networking areas around the central stair.

Best for: Film screenings and premieres; lectures, panel discussions and book launches; language workshops and training courses.

Location: South Kensington. The area clusters major museums and cultural institutions and offers a wide choice of cafés, restaurants and galleries for guests before or after events.

What guests say: The Language Centre delivers attentive, well-structured in-person teaching that supports progression in conversation and grammar. Promoted events at the venue accommodate artist or author signings and can incorporate post-event receptions.

FAQ

No, smoke machines are not allowed because they will trigger the fire alarm.

The venue is equipped with a video projector and teleconferencing equipment suitable for hybrid events.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Institut français au Royaume-Uni, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

Institut français au Royaume-Uni does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Institut français au Royaume-Uni:

  • Les Salons hosting 50 guests: £1140
  • Ciné Lumière II hosting 4 guests: £712
  • Ciné Lumière hosting 150 guests: £2664
  • Art Deco Listed Library hosting 25 guests: £1824
  • Meeting room - Le studio hosting 15 guests: £920.16

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Institut français au Royaume-Uni is located at 17 Queensberry Place, in South Kensington, London. The nearest metro station is South Kensington Station.

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