Photo: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles / Google MapsForum LABO Paris 2027 Hotels near Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Forum LABO Paris 2027 runs 23 to 25 March at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris.
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Where to stay for Forum LABO 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.
Forum LABO, the French trade show for the laboratory sector, comes back to Paris from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 March 2027 in Hall 4 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, open 9:00 to 18:00 each day. Owned by the CIFL, the French association of laboratory suppliers, it covers research, production and quality control labs across the pharmaceutical, chemical, food, cosmetics and biotech industries, with five areas: scientific instruments, lab equipment and technology, consumables and supplies, chemicals and reagents, and services, software and digital tools. Alongside the stands run a conference programme on the Agora stage, the Lab'Meetings platform for booking business meetings in advance and the Innovation Trophies. The show alternates between Paris and Lyon, so the 2027 edition is the Paris year, and entry is free for visitors who register. Porte de Versailles is inside Paris on Metro line 12 and tram T3a, so Forum LABO hotels range from the 15th arrondissement beside Hall 4 to Montparnasse, Issy-les-Moulineaux and the Left Bank. This page shows live rates for your dates; your visitor badge comes from the organiser and is separate from your hotel booking.
Popular areas for attendees: Porte de Versailles / 15th arrondissement · Montparnasse · Issy-les-Moulineaux · Saint-Germain / Latin Quarter.
- Paris hotels for Forum LABO sorted by distance to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, from the 15th arrondissement to Montparnasse, Issy-les-Moulineaux and Saint-Germain
- Live rates for 23 to 25 March 2027, with dates you can change for one show day, stand build or all three days
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while lab managers, researchers and sales teams settle who is going
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a group quote within 24 hours via our enquiry form for exhibitor teams and lab delegations
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 23 Mar to 25 Mar 2027
- Venue
- Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
- City
- Paris, France
- Airport
- ORY
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Where should you eat during Forum LABO 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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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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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 Forum LABO 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 Forum LABO Paris?
From Paris Orly (ORY) and Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
- Orly is on the south side of Paris, the same side as Porte de Versailles; the organiser's routes are Orlyval to Antony, or Orlybus to Denfert-Rochereau, then RER B to Cité Universitaire and tram T3 to Porte de Versailles - Parc des Expositions
- From Charles de Gaulle, the organiser's route is RER B to Cité Universitaire and then tram T3 to Porte de Versailles - Parc des Expositions
- Tram T3a runs along the southern edge of Paris and stops beside the exhibition park, so the RER B and tram route avoids changing Metro lines in the city centre
- Taxis and ride hailing cars wait outside each terminal at both airports if you arrive late or with stand materials
From the Paris railway stations
- From Gare Montparnasse and Gare Saint-Lazare, Metro line 12 runs straight to Porte de Versailles, according to the organiser
- From Gare de Lyon, take Metro line 14 to Madeleine and change to line 12 for Porte de Versailles
- From Gare du Nord or Gare de l'Est, take Metro line 4 to Montparnasse-Bienvenue and change to line 12
- Check which Paris terminus your train uses before you book a hotel; a base on line 12 keeps both your arrival and the daily trip simple
How do you get around during Forum LABO Paris?
Getting to Hall 4 each day
- Metro line 12 stops at Porte de Versailles, at the main entrance to the exhibition park
- The organiser lists trams T2 and T3a at the Porte de Versailles - Parc des Expositions stop; T2 has been affected by works at this stop in the past, so check before you travel
- Bus 80 stops at Porte de Versailles - Parc des Expositions and bus 39 at Desnouettes, according to the organiser
- Forum LABO is in Hall 4, so allow a few extra minutes inside the park to reach the hall from the entrance you arrive at
Where to stay for Forum LABO
- The 15th arrondissement around Porte de Versailles keeps you closest to Hall 4, and the venue operator Viparis lists Eklo, Mama Shelter, Novotel and Motel One hotels inside the exhibition park itself
- Montparnasse, at the other end of a direct ride on Metro line 12, suits visitors arriving by train from the west and south of France
- Issy-les-Moulineaux, just over the city boundary at the Mairie d'Issy end of Metro line 12, can be good value for exhibitor teams
- Saint-Germain and the Latin Quarter give you more restaurants for evening client dinners; check each hotel's nearest Metro stop on the map before you book
Do you need a visa for Forum LABO 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 for business 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
- The organiser's site did not describe a visa letter service when we checked; register for your badge early and contact the Forum LABO team through its contact page if you need a letter for your application
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area
- Your Forum LABO badge, which the organiser sends a few weeks before the doors open
- 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, France-Visas, or official EU sources before you book.
First time at Forum LABO Paris?
- Entry is free for visitors, but you need to register online; the organiser sends your badge a few weeks before the show opens
- The show is open 9:00 to 18:00 on all three days, so a Thursday evening train or flight is realistic if you leave the hall on time
- Book meetings in advance through the Lab'Meetings platform, which the organiser runs to help visitors and exhibitors arrange targeted appointments
- The opening conference on the Agora stage is on the morning of Tuesday 23 March 2027 from 10:00; check the online programme for the sessions you want before you plan your days
- Forum LABO moves between Paris and Lyon, so make sure you are booking for the Paris edition at Porte de Versailles, Hall 4
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The visitor mix is broad: the organiser's visitor page splits it between the private sector (industry, pharma, biotech, suppliers) and the public sector (academic labs, research and teaching), so plan for both kinds of conversation
- The Innovation Trophies 2027 reward projects, laboratories, teams and individuals for scientific or technical excellence, a major innovation or their impact; entries close on 3 January 2027 and the award ceremony is in the show programme
- The organiser names Revolugo as its official accommodation partner; Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with Forum LABO or the CIFL, so compare those rates with the live rates here
Forum LABO Paris travel FAQs
When is Forum LABO Paris 2027?
Forum LABO Paris takes place 23 Mar to 25 Mar 2027 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France.
Where is Forum LABO Paris held?
Forum LABO Paris is held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France. The nearest airport is ORY.
When and where is Forum LABO Paris 2027?
Forum LABO Paris 2027 runs from Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 March 2027 in Hall 4 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The organiser gives opening hours of 9:00 to 18:00 on each of the three days.
Is Forum LABO free to visit?
Yes. The organiser's registration page says entry is free for visitors. You register online and your badge is sent to you a few weeks before the doors open. The badge is separate from any hotel booking.
Is Forum LABO held in Paris every year?
No. The organiser says the show alternates between Paris and Lyon. The 2026 edition was in Lyon, and the 2027 edition is in Paris at Porte de Versailles.
How do I get to Forum LABO from the airports?
From Charles de Gaulle, the organiser suggests RER B to Cité Universitaire and tram T3 to Porte de Versailles - Parc des Expositions. From Orly, take Orlyval to Antony or Orlybus to Denfert-Rochereau, then RER B to Cité Universitaire and the same tram.
Where should I stay for Forum LABO?
The 15th arrondissement around Porte de Versailles is closest, and the venue operator lists four hotels inside the exhibition park. Montparnasse and Issy-les-Moulineaux are at either end of Metro line 12, which stops at the show, and Saint-Germain suits evenings out.
Can you help with rooms for an exhibitor team?
Yes. Send your room numbers, dates and preferred area through the enquiry form, including any stand build days, 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 Forum LABO 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 2 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Hotel★★★ | 2.1 km | ~8 min ride | €136 |
| le 55 Montparnasse Hôtel★★★ | 2.2 km | ~9 min ride | €138 |
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 | €301 |
| Hotel Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles★★★★ | 0.3 km | ~5 min walk | €256 |
| The One Alma Paris★★★★★ | 3.5 km | ~13 min ride | €343 |
| La Clef Tour Eiffel Paris by The Crest Collection★★★★★ | 3.6 km | ~13 min ride | €363 |
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