The event agency Contrastes Events is setting up shop in Nantes

A subsidiary of the Contrastes Group, based in Nice, Contrastes Events designs and organizes events in France and abroad. “We help our clients organize dynamic and engaging events that capture their teams’ attention and effectively convey their messages,” says Joy Herbreteau, associate director.

Seminars and Conventions

The agency regularly assists companies in planning and organizing conferences and seminars that can bring together several hundred—or even more than a thousand—participants. “Our role is to ensure precise coordination of all logistical aspects—travel, accommodations, participant flow, venue design, and programming—to guarantee a seamless and perfectly managed experience,” explains Joy Herbreteau. 

Over the years, Contrastes Events has distinguished itself in particular for its ability to manage large-scale projects. “The agency’s strength lies in its meticulous organization, its ability to plan well in advance, and its perfect handling of unforeseen circumstances—all essential elements for ensuring the smooth running and safety of a large-scale event.”

Incentive Trips and Learning Expeditions

Contrastes Events is also known for organizing learning expeditions and incentive trips, designed as reward and motivation trips for employees. “Regardless of the destination, the trips are organized in partnership with local stakeholders. We strive to offer exclusive experiences that cannot be had on one’s own. We also make sure to incorporate a social dimension through interactions with and support for local stakeholders.”

In general, the agency incorporates CSR into its operations, for example by selecting certified service providers or by promoting the use of reusable set designs.

We wanted to become more closely involved with this innovative, creative, and rapidly growing ecosystem. Accessibility and quality of life are other valuable assets, particularly when it comes to attracting talent. 

Nantes: “An innovative and creative ecosystem”

Already established in Paris, Nice, and Lille, the agency has just opened an office in Nantes.
It was a natural choice for Joy Herbreteau: “In my view, Nantes is one of the most dynamic and attractive regions in France. We wanted to be closer to this innovative, creative, and rapidly growing ecosystem. Accessibility and quality of life are other valuable assets, especially when it comes to attracting talent. ” A native of Nantes, Joy Herbreteau reached out to Nantes Saint-Nazaire Développement to facilitate the agency’s local expansion. “ My discussions with Nantes Saint-Nazaire Développement helped me identify real estate solutions and connect us with the local ecosystem .”

Based at Now Coworking on the Île de Nantes—”a stimulating environment“—the Nantes team, which currently consists of three people, could grow to about ten employees within a few years.

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