Photo: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles / Google MapsFoire de Paris 2027 Hotels near Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Foire de Paris 2027 runs 30 April to 10 May at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris. More than 400,000 visitors (2026)
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Where to stay for Foire de Paris 2027: the closest hotels to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles are in Porte de Versailles / 15th arrondissement and Montparnasse, with Issy-les-Moulineaux 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.
Foire de Paris 2027, the big spring consumer fair for the home, shopping, crafts and food, runs from Friday 30 April to Monday 10 May 2027 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, in the 15th arrondissement. The organiser reported more than 400,000 visitors at the 2026 edition, and one ticket opens four events under the same roof: Home & Co Paris for the home, World in Paris for crafts and food from around the world, Auto Mobil Paris for cars and new mobility, and Made in Paris for French design and regional produce. The halls open from 10:00 to 19:00 every day, with a late opening until 22:00 on Saturday 8 May. Porte de Versailles is inside the city, on Metro line 12 and trams T2 and T3, so you can stay right beside the halls or base yourself in Montparnasse or Saint-Germain and travel in each day. This page shows live Foire de Paris hotel rates for your dates. Fair tickets are sold separately by the organiser.
Popular areas for attendees: Porte de Versailles / 15th arrondissement · Montparnasse · Issy-les-Moulineaux · Saint-Germain / Latin Quarter.
- Hotels sorted by distance to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, from the 15th arrondissement out to Montparnasse, Issy-les-Moulineaux and the Left Bank
- Live rates for 30 April to 10 May 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for a single visit day, a long weekend or an exhibitor stay
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while you choose your visit days
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- 30 Apr to 10 May 2027
- Venue
- Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
- City
- Paris, France
- Airport
- ORY
- Attendance
- More than 400,000 visitors (2026)
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Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Thu, Apr 29 → Sun, May 2, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
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Where should you eat during Foire de 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.
Photo: Le Cinq / Google Maps
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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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Photo: La Coupole / Google MapsLa Coupole
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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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Foire de Paris: bookable experiences in Paris, same account, same checkout.
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 Foire de Paris?
From Paris Orly (ORY)
- Orly is the airport on the south side of Paris, the same side of the city as Porte de Versailles
- 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 charge a flat fare set by the Paris Police Prefecture: €36 to the Left Bank, where Porte de Versailles is, and €45 to the Right Bank; Paris Aéroport puts the drive to central Paris at 25 to 45 minutes
From Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or by train
- From CDG, the RER B is the simplest link to Paris, about 35 minutes to Gare du Nord and Châtelet, according to Paris Aéroport; continue by Metro to Porte de Versailles
- A taxi from CDG has a flat fare of €65 to the Left Bank, and Paris Aéroport puts the drive to central Paris at 35 to 60 minutes
- The organiser lists train links to Paris from Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes, Rennes, Strasbourg, Toulon and Toulouse on its getting there page
- Driving? The organiser points you to the ring road exits Porte de Versailles, Porte de la Plaine or Porte de Sèvres, with paid car parks 1, 6 and 7 at the exhibition park
How do you get around during Foire de Paris?
Getting to the fair each day
- Metro line 12 stops at Porte de Versailles and line 8 at Balard, the two stations the organiser lists for the fair
- Trams T2 and T3 stop at Porte de Versailles, and buses 80 (Porte de Versailles) and 39 (Desnouettes) also serve the site
- There is a taxi rank at Porte de Versailles, 378 rue de Vaugirard, according to the organiser
- Vélib' bike stations 15049 (2 avenue Ernest Renan), 15107 (42 boulevard Victor) and 15061 (12 square Desnouettes) are the ones the organiser suggests
Where to stay around Porte de Versailles
- The 15th arrondissement around Porte de Versailles keeps you closest to the halls, and the venue operator Viparis lists several hotels inside the exhibition park itself
- Montparnasse and Saint-Germain give you more restaurants and evening life; check each hotel's nearest Metro line on the map before you book
- Issy-les-Moulineaux, just over the city boundary, can be good value for exhibitor teams staying the full eleven days
- The fair runs over two public holidays in 2027, Saturday 1 May and Saturday 8 May, and the organiser says it is open on both
Do you need a visa for Foire de 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
- A Foire de Paris ticket is not a letter of invitation; exhibitors who 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, which the organiser says will be asked for at the entrance and will not be reissued
- 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 Foire de Paris?
- Buy online: the organiser's ticket page lists €12 online against €16 at the ticket desk, with children under 7 free and a €7 ticket for ages 7 to 12
- Leaving the fair is final, so plan your day; the organiser suggests allowing up to five hours for a visit
- Pets are not allowed (assistance dogs excepted), and the organiser's banned list includes alcohol, glass bottles, aerosols and personal mobility devices such as scooters
- Coming by motorbike? Helmets must be left at the free left luggage point at exterior gate A1, according to the organiser
- The organiser's website and ticket pages are in French; the FAQ and practical pages cover prices, hours and banned items
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The late opening on Saturday 8 May runs until 22:00 with a cheaper evening ticket, and the organiser says the 2026 late opening drew a record crowd, so expect busy trams and Metro that night
- An afterwork ticket between 17:00 and 19:00 is listed by the organiser, handy if you are in Paris for work and want a quick look after hours
- The organiser names an official accommodation agency for the fair; we are independent and not affiliated with Foire de Paris, and you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
Foire de Paris travel FAQs
When is Foire de Paris 2027?
Foire de Paris takes place 30 Apr to 10 May 2027 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France.
Where is Foire de Paris held?
Foire de Paris is held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France. The nearest airport is ORY.
When and where is Foire de Paris 2027?
Foire de Paris 2027 runs from Friday 30 April to Monday 10 May 2027 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris. The organiser lists opening hours of 10:00 to 19:00 every day, with a late opening until 22:00 on Saturday 8 May.
Where should I stay for Foire de Paris?
The 15th arrondissement around Porte de Versailles is closest, and the venue operator lists several hotels within the exhibition park. Montparnasse, Saint-Germain and Issy-les-Moulineaux are other popular bases; check the nearest Metro or tram stop on the map, as the fair is served by Metro lines 12 and 8 and trams T2 and T3.
Which airport is best for Foire de Paris?
Paris Orly (ORY) is on the same south side of Paris. Metro line 14 reaches central Paris in about 25 minutes, and an official taxi to the Left Bank, where Porte de Versailles is, has a €36 flat fare. From Charles de Gaulle (CDG), take the RER B into Paris and continue by Metro, or a taxi at the €65 Left Bank flat fare.
How much is a ticket and does my hotel include one?
The organiser lists €12 online and €16 at the ticket desk, with reduced, family, two day and evening tickets. Tickets are sold by the organiser only; booking a hotel with us does not include entry to the fair.
What is included in a Foire de Paris ticket?
One ticket gives entry to the four events at the fair: Home & Co Paris, World in Paris, Auto Mobil Paris and Made in Paris. The organiser notes that once you leave the site you cannot come back in on the same ticket.
Can you help with rooms for an exhibitor team?
Yes. Send your room numbers, dates and preferred area through the enquiry form and we will reply with a group quote within 24 hours.
Register for your attendee badge
Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official Foire de Paris portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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Which hotels are closest to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles?
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 31 October 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Paris Vaugirard★★★ | 0.1 km | ~2 min walk | €124 |
| Hotel Convention Montparnasse★★★ | 0.9 km | ~14 min walk | €127 |
More hotels close to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercure Paris Vaugirard Porte de Versailles★★★★ | 0.1 km | ~1 min walk | €148 |
| Hotel Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles★★★★ | 0.3 km | ~5 min walk | €154 |
| The One Alma Paris★★★★★ | 3.5 km | ~13 min ride | €507 |
| La Clef Tour Eiffel Paris by The Crest Collection★★★★★ | 3.6 km | ~13 min ride | €388 |
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