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Private event space rental
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For a few hours or a few days, rent Villa Medici for your private events or film shoots!
Villa Medici regularly hosts film shoots and private events of all kinds (conferences, congresses, weddings, photo shoots, cocktail parties, dinners, etc.).
A Renaissance palace with 7 hectares of gardens and a panoramic view of Rome, Villa Medici offers an exclusive setting for entertaining guests or organizing photo shoots.
Villa Medici features a variety of spaces suitable for both large-scale scenographies and more intimate settings: reception rooms, large galleries, a cinema room, a loggia, a terrace with a view, gardens, and more.
Our teams are at your disposal to help you create the event of your dreams, in harmony with the programming and activities of Villa Medici.
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Space rental
What is the maximum capacity of rental spaces for private events at Villa Medici?
Villa Medici is available for outdoor events of up to 400 people. Many of Villa Medici’s indoor spaces, however, have a smaller capacity.
Is it possible to choose the service providers who will be involved in the rental of a private event?
Yes, you can choose the service providers you wish to work with. However, they must be approved by Villa Medici. To facilitate the organization of your private event, Villa Medici can provide a list of approved service providers.
Is it possible to rent the entire Villa Medici for a private event?
No, it is not possible to rent the entire Villa Medici for a private event; only certain areas are available for hire. The Villa Medici is first and foremost a place of public service: a heritage site open to visitors, an artists’ residence and a center for contemporary art. The artists and researchers who live and work at Villa Medici must be able to move around its spaces without constraint. Villa Medici staff are also present on site on working days. The private event must be compatible with the constraints and activities of the site, and with the technical requirements linked to it. Each request must be specifically approved by Villa Medici management.
How can I rent space for a private event at Villa Medici?
To rent a space and organize a private event, please submit your request, specifying your project (desired space, dates and any constraints) via the contact form (Subject Renting a space for a private event): link.
Your request will be examined in the light of the characteristics of your project and the availability of space at Villa Medici.
Is it possible to hold a wedding at Villa Medici?
Yes, it is possible to hold a wedding party at Villa Medici. However, it is not possible to hold a religious ceremony on Villa Medici premises. For further information, please send your request via the contact form (Subject Renting a space for a private event): link.
Is it possible to rent a space at Villa Medici for any type of private event?
It is possible to rent a space at Villa Medici for the following private events: weddings, conferences, dinners, photo shoots, etc.
Each request will be examined on the basis of the characteristics of the project and the availability of space at Villa Medici, and will be subject to specific approval by Villa Medici management.
Shooting a film
How do you organize a shoot at Villa Medici?
Send your request, specifying your project (type of shooting, desired space, dates and any constraints) via the contact form (Subject Shooting a film): link.
Please anticipate your request!
What kind of film shoots can be organized at Villa Medici?
Villa Medici welcomes all types of film shoots: feature films, television dramas, documentaries and commercials. However, each request must be specifically approved by Villa Medici management.
The bosco's terrace
The loggia
© Thibaut de Rohan
The loggia
© Patrick Tourneboeuf
Belvedere
© M3 Studio
Garden squares
The Balthus workshop
© Assaf Shoshan
Orange alley
© Daniele Molajoli
The lemon garden
© Assaf Shoshan
The Grand Salon
© Silvia Rivoltella
The blue lounge
© Daniele Molajoli
The reading room
© Daniele Molajoli
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