Convention centres — Bordeaux
Palais des Congrès de Bordeaux
The Palais des Congrès de Bordeaux sits at Bordeaux Lac, in the north of the city, beside the exhibition park and the Matmut Atlantique stadium district. It is the city's principal congress venue and shares the Bordeaux Lac site with the Parc des Expositions.
- Destination
- Bordeaux
- District
- Bordeaux Lac
- Max. capacity
- 1,293 pax
- Meeting rooms
- 10
The Palais des Congrès de Bordeaux sits at Bordeaux Lac, in the north of the city, beside the exhibition park and the Matmut Atlantique stadium district. It is the city's principal congress venue and shares the Bordeaux Lac site with the Parc des Expositions.
The venue offers three auditoriums, of 196, 353 and a largest hall accommodating 600 to 1,293 people, ten fully equipped break-out rooms and a flexible multipurpose hall of about 3,000 m². The total surface is about 10,000 to 12,000 m², confirmed for your layout.
Bordeaux combines the working day with an offer of wine estates in Saint-Émilion, the Médoc and Pessac-Léognan for dinners and visits, and the UNESCO-listed city centre.
Access
At Bordeaux Lac, served by tramway line C; the city centre and Saint-Jean station (TGV from Paris in about 2 hours) are around 30 minutes away by tram and train. Bordeaux–Mérignac airport is roughly 25 minutes by car.
2 hotels
MICE and business hotels nearby
| Hotel | Category | Access | Rooms | Max. capacity (theatre) | Indicative budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman Bordeaux Lac | MICE, Conference | Tram C, Palais des Congrès stop, serving the hotel. | 166 | 600 | €€€ |
| Novotel Bordeaux Lac | Business, Conference | Located between the conference centre and the exhibition centre. | 175 | 170 | €€ |
Conference & MICE hotels
Location map
Frequently asked questions
How many people can Palais des Congrès de Bordeaux host?
Its largest auditorium seats between 600 and 1,293 people, and the venue also has auditoriums of 196 and 353 seats. It has ten fully equipped break-out rooms and a flexible multipurpose hall of about 3,000 m².
Where is Palais des Congrès de Bordeaux and how do guests get there?
The venue is at Bordeaux Lac, avenue Jean-Gabriel Domergue, served by tram line C. Bordeaux-Mérignac airport is about 25 minutes by car, and the city centre and Saint-Jean station are about 30 minutes away by tram and train.
What kind of events is Palais des Congrès de Bordeaux suited to?
It is the city's principal congress venue, with wine estates in Saint-Émilion, the Médoc and Pessac-Léognan within reach for dinners and visits.
Can The French DMC organise an event at Palais des Congrès de Bordeaux?
Yes. The French DMC organises seminars, incentives and conventions in France, and confirms capacities, room layouts and rates in a tailored proposal.