Convention centres — Bordeaux
Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux
The Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux covers a 30-hectare site at Bordeaux Lac, next to the Palais des Congrès. The complex offers about 84,000 m² of covered surface across three halls.
- Destination
- Bordeaux
- District
- Bordeaux Lac
- Max. capacity
- 6,000 pax
- Exhibition space
- 84,000 m²
The Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux covers a 30-hectare site at Bordeaux Lac, next to the Palais des Congrès. The complex offers about 84,000 m² of covered surface across three halls.
The Palais 2 l'Atlantique (P2A), the recent hall of the complex, offers about 15,170 m² of usable surface and can seat up to 6,000 people, which sets the maximum capacity for conventions and large gala events. Other halls are for trade fairs and exhibitions.
Combined with the neighbouring Palais des Congrès, the site allows plenary, exhibition and large dinners across one campus, a format suited to association congresses and large corporate events.
Access
At Bordeaux Lac, served by tramway line C and by the ring road. Saint-Jean station (TGV from Paris in about 2 hours) is around 30 minutes away by tram and train; Bordeaux–Mérignac airport is roughly 25 minutes by car.
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MICE and business hotels nearby
| Hotel | Category | Access | Rooms | Max. capacity (theatre) | Indicative budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novotel Bordeaux Lac | Business, Conference | Located between the conference centre and the exhibition centre; tram C, Parc des Expositions stop. | 175 | 170 | €€ |
Conference & MICE hotels
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Frequently asked questions
How many people can the Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux host?
The Palais 2 l'Atlantique hall offers about 15,170 m² and seats up to 6,000 people, which sets the maximum capacity for conventions and large gala events. The complex has about 84,000 m² of covered space across three halls.
Where is the Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux and how do guests get there?
The venue is at Bordeaux Lac, next to the Palais des Congrès, and is served by tramway line C and the ring road. Bordeaux-Mérignac airport is about 25 minutes by car, and Saint-Jean station, with TGV from Paris in about 2 hours, is around 30 minutes away.
What kind of events is the Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux suited to?
The site suits plenaries, exhibitions and large dinners on one campus, a format suited to association congresses and large corporate events.
Can The French DMC organise an event at Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux?
Yes. The French DMC organises seminars, incentives and conventions in France and confirms capacities, room layouts and rates in a tailored proposal. Budgets are indicative.