Convention centres — Paris & Île-de-France
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is the largest exhibition complex in the French capital, operated by Viparis in the south-west of Paris. It hosts the major trade fairs of the calendar and, since the reconfiguration of Pavilion 7, the Paris Convention Centre.
- Destination
- Paris & Île-de-France
- District
- Porte de Versailles (15e arrondissement)
- Max. capacity
- 5,200 pax
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is the largest exhibition complex in the French capital, operated by Viparis in the south-west of Paris. It hosts the major trade fairs of the calendar and, since the reconfiguration of Pavilion 7, the Paris Convention Centre.
The Paris Convention Centre occupies the third floor of Pavilion 7, with a plenary hall of 5,200 seats and 22 meeting rooms according to Viparis, directly connected to exhibition space on the lower levels. This allows a congress to combine plenary sessions, a trade exhibition and catering within one building, for events of several thousand delegates.
Total exhibition area is quoted differently across Viparis publications as the site evolves (pavilion count and surface change with the ongoing redevelopment); we recommend confirming the exact figures for your dates with Viparis.
Access
Metro line 12 (Porte de Versailles) and tramways T2 and T3a stop at the gates; Montparnasse station is about 10 minutes away by metro. Orly airport is roughly 20 to 30 minutes by car, Roissy–Charles de Gaulle about 50 minutes.
5 hotels
MICE and business hotels nearby
| Hotel | Category | Access | Rooms | Max. capacity (theatre) | Indicative budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novotel Paris Porte de Versailles | Conference, Business | Next to entrance B of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles | — | 50 | €€ |
| Holiday Inn Paris Montparnasse Pasteur | Business, Conference | A short walk | 60 | — | €€ |
| Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo | Business, Conference | Opposite the exhibition park | 388 | — | €€ |
| Porte de Versailles Hôtel | Business, Conference | About five minutes on foot | 38 | — | €€ |
| Mercure Paris Vaugirard Porte de Versailles | Business | In the Porte de Versailles district | 91 | — | €€ |
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Frequently asked questions
How many people can Paris Expo Porte de Versailles host in its plenary hall?
The Paris Convention Centre in Pavilion 7 has a plenary hall of 5,200 seats and 22 meeting rooms, according to Viparis. It is directly connected to the exhibition space on the floors below.
Where is Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and how do guests get there?
The venue is in the 15th arrondissement, with metro line 12 (Porte de Versailles) and tramways T2 and T3a stopping at the gates. Montparnasse station is about 10 minutes away by metro, and Orly is about 20 to 30 minutes by car.
What kind of events is Paris Expo Porte de Versailles suited to?
It hosts major trade fairs and congresses of several thousand delegates, combining plenary sessions, a trade exhibition and catering in one building.
Can The French DMC organise an event at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles?
Yes, we organise seminars, incentives and conventions in France, and we confirm capacities, room layouts and rates in a tailored proposal; budgets are indicative.