Convention centres — Paris & Île-de-France
CNIT Forest
CNIT Forest occupies the landmark CNIT building at La Défense, reopened by Viparis after renovation as a conference and event venue. The 'Forest' name refers to its underground canopy-like structure at the heart of Europe's leading business district.
- Destination
- Paris & Île-de-France
- District
- La Défense (Puteaux)
- Max. capacity
- 1,175 pax
CNIT Forest occupies the landmark CNIT building at La Défense, reopened by Viparis after renovation as a conference and event venue. The 'Forest' name refers to its underground canopy-like structure at the heart of Europe's leading business district.
The site offers about 20,000 m² of modular space over four levels, two auditoriums seating 740 to 1,175, and a series of meeting and conference rooms. The number of rooms and reception capacities are confirmed with Viparis for your chosen configuration.
Its value is proximity: a central, well-connected venue for corporate conventions, product launches and shareholder events, with headquarters and business hotels within walking distance.
Access
Directly above La Défense station: metro line 1, RER A, Transilien lines L and U and tramway T2. Central Paris (Étoile) is about 10 minutes by RER A or metro; Roissy–Charles de Gaulle is roughly 45 minutes by car.
2 hotels
MICE and business hotels nearby
| Hotel | Category | Access | Rooms | Max. capacity (theatre) | Indicative budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman Paris La Défense | Business, Conference | A few minutes on foot across the La Défense esplanade | 382 | 190 | €€€ |
| Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade | Business, Conference | Same district, on the Esplanade | 280 | — | €€ |
Conference & MICE hotels
Location map
Frequently asked questions
How many people can CNIT Forest host?
The two auditoriums seat 740 to 1,175 people, and the venue offers about 20,000 m² of modular space over four levels. Room numbers and reception capacities are set out with Viparis for the chosen configuration.
Where is CNIT Forest and how do guests get there?
CNIT Forest is in the CNIT building at La Défense, directly above La Défense station. Metro line 1, RER A, Transilien lines L and U and tramway T2 serve the site, central Paris is about 10 minutes away by RER A or metro, and Roissy–Charles de Gaulle is about 45 minutes by car.
What kind of events suits CNIT Forest?
It suits corporate conventions, product launches and shareholder events, with headquarters and business hotels within walking distance.
Can The French DMC organise an event at CNIT Forest?
Yes, we organise seminars, incentives and conventions in France and confirm capacities, room layouts and rates in a tailored proposal; budgets are indicative.