The Salle Wagram first opened its doors to the French public way back in 1865. Then it was a lustrous, Bohemian gathering place for the Parisian aristocracy, a place of decadence and fervour which hosted frequent Balls. Under the reign of Louis XVI, the king later guillotined, the ballroom floor opened for the Bal de Barrière, reputed as one of the most opulent and grandiose gatherings of its time.
Nowadays, the Salle de Wagram still hosts regular Balls, but also offers its services to many other different types of events. Host to anything from parliamentary receptions to fashion shows, the Salle Wagram has seen more of its fair share of diversity and excitement. The extravagant ballroom is an amalgam of tradition and modernity.