Durham’s Hidden Gem
Welcome to Palais Noir, where milestone moments get the main-character treatment.
Step inside our stunning main-floor event space, where soaring 25-foot ceilings, polished concrete floors, luxe white draping, a beautifully styled fireplace mantel and our signature floral feature wall set the scene.
Located in Ajax, our boutique venue blends 25-foot ceilings and industrial character with luxe draping, elegant styling and a little signature sass. From intimate weddings to milestone celebrations, we create elevated experiences worth talking about long after the last dance.
Your celebration belongs here!
Palais Noir Promotional Video
EVENTS AT PALAS
Capturing Memories
Marcia & Cedrick’s Wedding
Shay Turns 25
Kolton & Vicky’s Micro wedding
Rema’s Sweet 16
Cassandra & Gary’s Anniversary
VELDA’S 80TH BIRTHDAY
Katrina’s Wedding
SHE SAID YES
TANIYA”S BRIDAL SHOWER
Celebrating 95 Fabulous Years
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Frequently Asked Questions
Planning an event comes with plenty of questions, and we’re here to make finding the answers easy. Browse our frequently asked questions for helpful information about celebrating at Palais Noir.
Still curious? Our team is always happy to help. After all, the only silly question is the one that wasn’t ask!
Palais Noir is honestly such an incredible space. The venue is beautiful, the food is amazing, and from the moment you walk in you can feel the care and excellence behind everything they do.
The owner is such a beautiful soul and that heart is reflected throughout the entire experience. You can tell they genuinely care about people and creating something special. The staff was also outstanding. Everyone was kind, welcoming, attentive, and made us feel right at home.
I can’t recommend Noir Palais enough. If you’re looking for a beautiful venue with amazing food and even better people, this is the place. Looking forward to being back again soon.
“We recently celebrated our dear friend Kam Shah’s 75th birthday at Palais Noir and the experience was truly outstanding. The venue itself was beautifully arranged, creating the perfect atmosphere for such a milestone occasion. The staff went above and beyond—attentive, professional, and warm—making every guest feel welcome and cared for.
From the seamless coordination to the thoughtful details, everything ran smoothly and allowed us to focus on celebrating with family and friends. We are deeply grateful for the effort and dedication that made this event so memorable. Highly recommend Palais Noir for anyone looking to host a special gathering! The owner Sandra was Amazing”
— Pankaj Desai