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Paris, the world leader in congresses and trade shows

400 trade shows, 380 congresses and other meetings gather almost 10 million visitors every year. There are 100,000 companies exhibiting in the capital. The exhibition centres in Île-de-France - Porte de Versailles, Palais des Congrès, Palais des Sports, Cnit, Villepinte, Le Bourget.- totalize 563,000 square metres, a significant asset which enables Paris to represent 3 % of the world market.

About 1,600 exhibitions per year are set up, among which more than 400 international shows open to the public. They range over a wide variety of topics: antiques, sailing, audiovisual equipment, agriculture, hotels and restaurants, perfumes and beauty products, wellness and health, housing or the motor industry. Paris is a must for all those in search of anything new. You will find the dates and addresses of the main trade shows on our agenda.

The city of Paris has been at the crossroads of European countries for centuries. Still today, trade remains a guiding concern for the city which is developing actions to keep its first place on the world shows market. Job creation and turnover are beneficial effects of business tourism, and the reasons why it represents a real booster for Paris trade activity.

Hotel facilities, top quality restaurants, transports and communications combine to reinforce Paris as the city for trade shows.