France — Frequently Asked Questions

France hosts 806 trade fairs across 255 venues in 0 cities. See all fairs in France.

Top exhibition venues in France:

• Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (115 fairs)
• Eurexpo (29 fairs)
• Exponantes - La Beaujoire (21 fairs)
• Parc Chanot (20 fairs)
• Paris Nord Villepinte (18 fairs)
• Parc-Expo de Rennes-Aéroport (16 fairs)
• MEETT - Parc des Expositions et Centre de Conventions (16 fairs)
• Lille Grand Palais (14 fairs)
• Metz - Centre International des Congrès et Foires Expositions (13 fairs)
• Montpellier - Parc des Expositions (13 fairs)

Leading sectors in France:

• Wine & Spirits - Viticulture & Enology - Beer, Food Processing Industries, Catering & Hospitality Industries — 43 fairs
• Education & Training — 25 fairs
• Tourism - Travel, Catering & Hospitality Industries, Broadcasting, Television & Entertainment, Solidarity - Social Assistance - Volunteering, Fitness - Wellness — 16 fairs
• Art and Antiques, Photography, Decoration, Home & Office Design, Furniture, Lighting — 11 fairs
• Music, Broadcasting, Television & Entertainment — 11 fairs
• Home Show, Renewal - Renovations, Decoration, Home & Office Design, Furniture, Lighting, Textiles - Fabrics for Decoration, Kitchen & Bathroom, Architecture, Gardening — 9 fairs
• Catering & Hospitality Industries, Food Processing Industries, Wine & Spirits - Viticulture & Enology - Beer — 7 fairs
• Weddings - Parties - Ceremonies, Fashion - Clothing, Catering & Hospitality Industries, Tourism - Travel, Family - Childs & Adolescents, Music — 7 fairs
• Erotism — 7 fairs
• Nursing & Elderly Care, Health Professionals, Equipments & Technologies for Medical and Surgery — 6 fairs

Fair schedules vary year-round. Check our France fair calendar for upcoming events with exact dates.

Browse upcoming fairs in France and check each organizer's registration window. For turnkey booth support, submit a booth inquiry to AFFAEL.

Booth rental at France trade fairs spans space-only, shell scheme, and custom turnkey options. Submit a booth inquiry and AFFAEL will match you with vetted exhibit providers familiar with France venues.

Booth costs in France vary by fair and size: modular stands start around €3,000-5,000; custom builds €15,000-60,000+. Additional costs may include drayage, rigging, electrical, furniture, and AV. Get a custom quote →

Most organizers in France issue invitation letters to exhibitors and visitors for visa applications. Apply through the official fair website once registration opens. Our France fair directory links to each organizer's contact page.

France's largest fairs include events across multiple sectors from automotive to medical. See the full France fair directory with attendance numbers and exhibitor counts.