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title: "Event venue in Cotonou — Résidence L'Eau Vive"
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Events

# Moments to savor in the heart of Cotonou

Parties, private hire, designer pop-ups, afterwork drinks or cultural evenings: choose the occasion you have in mind, and the garden and lounges are yours.

5 kinds of events

## Our five kinds of events

### Celebrations & Parties

#### An intimate setting for your most special celebrations

Birthdays, cocktail parties, small private dinners: the garden and lounges turn every celebration into a memory. A candlelit dinner or cocktails under the stars, our team takes care of the rest.

30

guests, seated dinner

50

guests, standing cocktail party

Birthday · Cocktail party · Engagement · Graduation · Private party · VIP evening

Book a celebration

### Private Hire

#### La Résidence, just for you

The garden alone, for up to 50 guests, or the whole of La Résidence with its 8 rooms, terrace and shared spaces. Family reunion, seminar, photo shoot or exclusive evening: every private hire is tailored to you.

50

guests in the garden

8

rooms, for the whole of La Résidence

Seminars · Family reunions · Corporate retreats · Film shoots · Photo shoots

Request a quote

### Pop-up Shops

#### Show and sell in a lush green setting

La Résidence opens its doors to designers, brands and artisans. Against the garden’s living wall, your products find a natural backdrop and customers who take their time.

6

stands at most

1

day of sales

Fashion · Jewelry · Beauty · Fine foods · Art & decor · Books · Candles · Local crafts

Book a stand

### Afterwork Drinks

#### The place for afterwork drinks in Cotonou

The garden and lobby, far from the bustle of the city yet in the heart of Cotonou, are made for unwinding after work. Join our afterwork evenings, open to all, or plan one for your team: the bar, the bites and the music are ready.

50

guests for your afterwork event

On request

quoted for the package you choose

Wines, cocktails, soft drinks and beers · Finger food · Music

Plan an afterwork event

### Art & Culture

#### La Résidence as a cultural stage

Between the garden and the lounges, an intimate setting for cultural projects: openings and exhibitions, acoustic concerts, literary evenings, tastings and themed nights. Have a project in mind? Tell us about it.

7

possible formats, from art openings to cultural presentations

Art openings · Exhibitions · Concerts · Literary evenings · Tastings · Themed nights

Pitch a project

## Have a project in mind? _Let’s talk_

Tell us what you would like to organize: we will reply within 48 hours with a tailored proposal.

Would you rather message us directly?

[Message us on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/2290142400200?text=Hello%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20organize%20an%20event%20at%20R%C3%A9sidence%20L%27Eau%20Vive.%20Could%20you%20send%20me%20more%20information%3F)

## Ready to book _your room_?

Book direct and enjoy our best rate, guaranteed.

[Book a room](https://us2.cloudbeds.com/reservation/cK6liA)

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L'Eau Vive Résidence

[Lot P7 Les Cocotiers, Cotonou, Benin ](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dvwpwhasi3svu1j3A)

## Manifesto

- [La Résidence](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/residence/)
- [Our rooms](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/chambres/)
- [The garden](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/jardin/)
- [Stay in Cotonou](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/cotonou/)

## Experience

- [Radio L'Eau Vive](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/radio/)
- [Events](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/evenements/)
- [Dining](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/experiences/#gastronomie)

## Stay in touch

- [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/residenceleauvive/)
- [TikTok ](https://www.tiktok.com/@residencedeleauvive)
- [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/r%C3%A9sidence-de-l-eau-vive/)
- [WhatsApp ](https://wa.me/2290142400200)
- [reservation@residenceleauvive.com ](mailto:reservation@residenceleauvive.com)

## Legal

- [Legal notice](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/mentions-legales/)
- [Privacy policy](https://residenceleauvive.com/en/confidentialite/)

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