Photo: Alan Chen / Google MapsArt Paris 2027 Hotels near the Grand Palais
Art Paris 2027 runs 1 to 4 April at Grand Palais, Paris. 87,275 visitors (2026)
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Where to stay for Art Paris 2027: the closest hotels to Grand Palais are in Champs-Élysées / 8th arrondissement and Golden Triangle (Avenue Montaigne), with Invalides / 7th arrondissement a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
Art Paris 2027, the spring fair for modern and contemporary art, runs from Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 April 2027 under the glass roof of the Grand Palais, on avenue Winston Churchill in the 8th arrondissement. It is the fair's 29th edition, with some 170 galleries from around twenty countries expected, and the organiser counted 87,275 visitors in 2026. For the first time Australia is guest of honour, with a platform of Australian galleries and a programme of events with the Australian Embassy in France, and a new sector, Histories, revisits art from the 1960s to the 1990s. The Grand Palais sits between the Champs-Élysées and the Seine, served by Metro lines 1, 9 and 13 and RER C at Invalides, so hotels around the Champs-Élysées, the Golden Triangle, Concorde and across the river in the 7th all keep you close. This page shows live Art Paris hotel rates for your dates. Fair tickets are sold separately by the organiser.
Popular areas for attendees: Champs-Élysées / 8th arrondissement · Golden Triangle (Avenue Montaigne) · Invalides / 7th arrondissement · Concorde / Madeleine.
- Hotels sorted by distance to the Grand Palais, from the Champs-Élysées and Avenue Montaigne to Concorde and the 7th arrondissement
- Live rates for 1 to 4 April 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for the Wednesday preview or a longer spring stay in Paris
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while you wait for your invitation or plan your gallery visits
- An itemised invoice emailed at booking, plus a group quote within 24 hours through our enquiry form for galleries and collectors' groups
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 1 Apr to 4 Apr 2027
- Venue
- Grand Palais
- City
- Paris, France
- Airport
- CDG
- Attendance
- 87,275 visitors (2026)
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Hotels near Grand Palais for Art Paris 2027
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Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Wed, Mar 31 → Sat, Apr 3, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
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Where should you eat during Art Paris?
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles sits in the 15th arrondissement, with plenty of honest bistros within walking distance and the Villepinte fairground reachable by RER B to the north. Reserve dinner tables; many good kitchens serve only one seating.
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Photo: Le Cinq / Google MapsLe Cinq
French haute cuisine
8th arr., Four Seasons George V (~6km north of Porte de Versailles)
Opulent gastronomic dining room off the Champs-Elysees, the benchmark for a high-stakes client dinner in Paris.
Tip: Jacket expected; the set lunch is a comparative bargain for the experience.
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Photo: Sharon Chung-Thibault / Google MapsLe Casse-Noix
French bistro
15th arr., near Porte de Versailles / Bir-Hakeim
A warm, no-nonsense neighbourhood bistro doing classic seasonal French cooking near the expo. A dependable mid-range dinner close to the halls.
Tip: Book ahead - it's small and popular with locals.
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Photo: Galina C / Google MapsL'Antre Amis
Modern French
15th arr., Avenue de Segur (~1.5km from Porte de Versailles)
Refined, contemporary market cooking in an intimate room - a step up from a standard bistro without tipping into formal. Good for a relaxed working dinner.
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Grand brasserie
Montparnasse, 14th arr. (~4km from Porte de Versailles)
A vast, historic Art Deco brasserie serving oysters, steak tartare and classic seafood platters late into the night. Great theatre for a larger group.
Tip: Open late daily; ideal after an evening event when other kitchens have closed.
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Photo: Radosław Chałupczak / Google MapsBouillon Pigalle
Traditional French
18th arr., Pigalle (~8km north; RER/Metro)
A revived 'bouillon' serving hearty French classics at remarkably low prices. Perfect for an inexpensive, authentic solo or team meal.
Tip: No reservations - go early or expect a queue.
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Photo: Café de Flore / Google MapsCafe de Flore
Historic Parisian cafe
Saint-Germain-des-Pres, 6th arr. (~5km from Porte de Versailles)
The quintessential Left Bank literary cafe, best for a coffee, croissant and people-watching before or between meetings. More about the ritual than the menu.
Tip: Terrace seats cost a premium but are the whole point.
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While you're in Paris
From PSG at the Parc des Princes to Roland-Garros and rugby at the Stade de France, Paris keeps a full sporting and cultural calendar.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
France's marquee football club, playing Ligue 1 and Champions League nights at the Parc des Princes, close to Porte de Versailles.
Find ticketsRoland-Garros (French Open)
The clay-court Grand Slam in the 16th arrondissement, one of the hottest tickets of the Paris spring.
Find ticketsFrance rugby at Stade de France
Six Nations internationals and major matches at the 80,000-seat national stadium in Saint-Denis, north of the city.
Find ticketsStade de France concerts
The national stadium doubles as France's premier summer stadium-concert venue for global touring acts.
Find ticketsParis Fashion Week
Twice-yearly ready-to-wear shows that take over venues across the city; most runway shows are invitation-only.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to Art Paris?
From Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
- The RER B is the simplest link from CDG to Paris, about 35 minutes to Gare du Nord and Châtelet, according to Paris Aéroport; continue by Metro to the Grand Palais
- Official taxis charge a flat fare set by the Paris Police Prefecture: €56 to the Right Bank, where the Grand Palais is, and €65 to the Left Bank
- Paris Aéroport puts the taxi drive from CDG to central Paris at 35 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic
- Take taxis only from the official ranks outside the terminals; Paris Aéroport advises refusing drivers who approach you inside
From Paris Orly (ORY)
- Metro line 14 runs from the Aéroport d'Orly station, near Terminal 3, to central Paris; Paris Aéroport times the ride at about 23 minutes to Gare de Lyon and 25 minutes to Châtelet, every 2 to 5 minutes
- Line 14 needs the Ticket Paris Région <> Aéroports (€14 single, on a Navigo Easy pass) or a Navigo pass for all zones, according to Paris Aéroport
- Official taxis from Orly charge a flat €45 to the Right Bank, and Paris Aéroport puts the drive to central Paris at 25 to 45 minutes
- The Orlybus has not run since 3 March 2025, so use line 14 or the RER B with Orlyval instead
How do you get around during Art Paris?
Getting to the Grand Palais
- Metro lines 1 and 9 stop at Franklin D. Roosevelt, and lines 1 and 13 at Champs-Élysées Clemenceau, the stations the Grand Palais lists
- RER C stops at Invalides, across the Pont Alexandre III, and buses 28, 42, 52, 63, 72, 73, 80, 83 and 93 serve the Grand Palais
- Vélib' stations 8029 (avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt) and 8001 (avenue Dutuit) are the nearest the venue lists
- Art Paris gives its address as Grand Palais, 7 avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris, and says the fair is accessible for people with reduced mobility
Where to stay for Art Paris
- The Champs-Élysées and the Golden Triangle around Avenue Montaigne are the closest areas to the Grand Palais
- Concorde and Madeleine put you near the Tuileries and the Orangerie, handy for the museum shows the organiser lists in its In Paris during Art Paris guide
- The 7th arrondissement around Invalides is across the river, served by RER C at Invalides
- Leave your luggage at the hotel: the organiser says suitcases, travel bags and backpacks larger than A3 are not allowed into the Grand Palais
Do you need a visa for Art Paris?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- France is in the Schengen Area; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with a passport or national ID card
- Citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and many other countries can visit the Schengen Area without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180 day period
- Non EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System, fully operational since 10 April 2026, with fingerprints and a facial image taken at the border, so allow extra time at passport control
- ETIAS, the EU's planned travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors, was not yet in operation when we checked; the EU says it will announce the start date several months ahead, so check before you fly
eVisa / visa required
- Nationals of countries such as India, China, South Africa and Türkiye need a Schengen short stay (type C) visa, applied for through France's consulates or their appointed visa centres
- Under EU rules you can apply no earlier than six months and at least 15 days before travel; standard processing takes 15 days and can be extended to 45
- An Art Paris ticket is not a letter of invitation; exhibiting galleries that need one for a visa application should ask the organiser well before they apply
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area
- Your fair ticket or invitation, plus proof of eligibility if you plan to buy a reduced price ticket at the desk
- Hotel booking and return travel details, plus copies of your visa supporting documents and travel medical insurance if you need a visa
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements with the French embassy or consulate, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at Art Paris?
- Public opening hours for 2027 are 12:00 to 20:00 Thursday to Saturday and 12:00 to 19:00 on Sunday 4 April, according to the organiser
- The organiser lists entry at €33 on Thursday or Friday and €38 on Saturday or Sunday; reduced tickets for students and Grand Palais Pass holders are sold only at the desk, and children under 10 go free
- The online ticket office was not yet open when we checked; the organiser says newsletter subscribers will be told when it opens
- The opening preview on Wednesday 31 March and the daily 10:00 to 12:00 previews are for invitation holders only, according to the organiser
- There is a cloakroom at the entrance at €3 per item, and folding bikes, scooters and e-bike batteries are not allowed inside
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Visiting from Australia? 2027 is the first time Australia is guest of honour, with a platform of 8 to 10 Australian galleries and talks on the Australian art scene
- Weekday tickets are cheaper than weekend ones, and the Thursday and Friday opening hours run to 20:00, so a weekday visit with a hotel nearby leaves time for dinner after
- The organiser's site lists hotels through its own booking partner; we are independent and not affiliated with Art Paris, and you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
Art Paris travel FAQs
When is Art Paris 2027?
Art Paris takes place 1 Apr to 4 Apr 2027 at Grand Palais in Paris, France.
Where is Art Paris held?
Art Paris is held at Grand Palais in Paris, France. The nearest airport is CDG.
When and where is Art Paris 2027?
Art Paris 2027 runs from Thursday 1 to Sunday 4 April 2027 at the Grand Palais, 7 avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris. Public hours are 12:00 to 20:00 Thursday to Saturday and 12:00 to 19:00 on Sunday.
Is Art Paris still at the Grand Palais Éphémère?
No. The organiser says the 2027 edition returns to the Grand Palais itself, at 7 avenue Winston Churchill in the 8th arrondissement, between the Champs-Élysées and the Seine. Check the address on your ticket before you set out.
Where should I stay for Art Paris?
The Champs-Élysées and the Golden Triangle around Avenue Montaigne are closest to the Grand Palais. Concorde, Madeleine and the 7th arrondissement around Invalides are also close, served by Metro lines 1, 9 and 13 and RER C.
Which airport is best for Art Paris?
Both work. From Charles de Gaulle (CDG), the RER B reaches central Paris in about 35 minutes and an official taxi to the Right Bank, where the Grand Palais is, has a €56 flat fare. From Orly (ORY), Metro line 14 reaches central Paris in about 25 minutes and the taxi flat fare to the Right Bank is €45.
How much are Art Paris tickets and does my hotel include one?
The organiser lists €33 on Thursday or Friday and €38 on Saturday or Sunday, with children under 10 free. Tickets are sold by the organiser only; booking a hotel with us does not include entry to the fair.
Can you help with rooms for a gallery team or a group of collectors?
Yes. Send your room numbers, dates and preferred area through the enquiry form and we will reply with a group quote within 24 hours.
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Which hotels are closest to Grand Palais?
The closest hotels to the venue with the distance, the walk or ride time and an indicative nightly rate, refreshed weekly. Live prices for your exact dates are in the booking section above. Last checked 1 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Grand Palais
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Alison★★★ | 0.8 km | ~12 min walk | €215 |
| Hotel Royal Opera★★★ | 1.2 km | ~6 min ride | €235 |
More hotels close to Grand Palais
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Elysée Secret★★★★ | 0.4 km | ~7 min walk | €199 |
| Hotel Le Narcisse Blanc & Spa★★★★★ | 0.6 km | ~10 min walk | €632 |
| La Demeure Montaigne★★★★★ | 0.7 km | ~11 min walk | €550 |
| Hotel Des Champs Elysees★★★★ | 0.7 km | ~11 min walk | €251 |
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