A perpetually vibrant region
At Viparis, we welcome the world to Paris, the global capital of major events.
As the leader in hosting exhibitions and congresses in Paris, Viparis is strengthening the attractiveness of the region to make the Grand Paris experience unique and memorable for everyone.
Greater Paris, the largest urban project in Europe, is developing transportation, housing, employment, culture, sports, technology, and the environment, all of which are in competition with the world's largest metropolises.
Every year, Paris and its region welcome more than 48.7 million visitors, an exceptional attraction that places the French capital in the world's top 10 in terms of economic dynamism.
Paris is accessible from all over the world
Paris is accessible from all over the world
Thanks to its exceptional transport network, Paris is a hub where the whole of France and Europe meet. Paris is accessible in less than 3 hours from major French cities and other European capitals. Its geographical location is deal for organising professional or private events in the Greater Paris region.
2 international airports
Orly airport (south) and Charles de Gaulle airport (north) welcome over 103 million passengers per year. That represents 15,000 flights a week to and from 511 cities around the world.
7 major regional train stations
The Paris Austerlitz, Bercy, Est, Lyon, Nord, Montparnasse and Saint-Lazare train stations serve the entire Paris region, as well as destinations across France and Europe. Every day, 4,571 trains and 425 TGVs carry 19 million French and European passengers to over 200 destinations.
A large public transport network
Paris has 16 metro lines, 15 tram lines, 5 RER and 9 TRANSILIEN lines, 1,142 bus routes, 18,500 taxis and 17,500 Vélib' bikes. There is no shortage of ways to get around the capital and its region.
The world’s tourism capital
The world’s tourism capital
With its iconic districts - Montmartre, the Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés - Paris is one of the most visited city in the world. With its 12 palaces, 2 Fashion Weeks, 118,986 rooms capacity and hundred or so Michelin-starred restaurants, the City of Light is one of the world's capitals for the hotel, gastronomy and fashion industries.
| Hotels and rooms in the greater Paris area in 2022 | ||
| Category | Nb of hotels | Nb of rooms |
| 5* | 75 | 7476 |
| 4* | 464 | 34307 |
| 3* | 752 | 38306 |
| 2* | 212 | 11561 |
| 1* | 35 | 1062 |
| Not classified | 462 | 26274 |
| Total | 2000 | 118986 |
A region experiencing a full ecological renaissance
A region experiencing a full ecological renaissance
Since 2017, the City of Paris has been going green. The capital is aiming to be carbon neutral and use 100% renewable energy by 2050. Every year, there are more and more green projects throughout the city. A large garden is being created between the Trocadero esplanade and the Eiffel Tower. In addition, at the bottom of the Champs-Élysées, the city of Paris is planning to redevelop the Place de la Concorde by transforming 2.8 hectares of the 8 hectares available into green spaces, while giving priority back to pedestrians.
Finally, the adoption in 2019 of the Paris Action Climat charter will continue to accelerate the ecological transition of the entire Paris region, with new objectives defined in the biodiversity plan adopted in April 2025.
Contact us!
Choose Viparis to organize your next event in Paris. Our team will be delighted to assist you in selecting the venue that will meet all your expectations.
Chao WANG
Head of Business Development
As Head of Business Development at Viparis, I have the privilege of leading a talented team of four Business Developers – two focused on the national market and two on the international market. My main role is to support and develop the three key business segments: trade fairs, corporate events and congresses, both internationally and nationally.
My objective is to strengthen Paris’s position as a leading destination for world-class events while highlighting the unique advantages of the city and promoting Viparis’s 12 iconic venues. I strive to showcase Paris’s strengths and provide personalized support for each project to create memorable experiences for our partners and clients.
Eric LE GAL
International Business Development Manager
After fifteen years at Palais des Congrès de Paris, I moved on to Disneyland Business Solutions and then to MCI France, before finally returning to VIPARIS in 2021. This is a return back home that I appreciate. I am in charge of developing the congress segment for all VIPARIS sites. I am the contact person for international associations as well as for French scientists bidding to host international congresses in Paris in their fields.
Emma TESSIER PEREIRA
International Business Development Manager
As International Business Development Manager, my role is to promote the 12 emblematic Viparis venues on international markets, mainly to large companies and event agencies.
After 8 years spent between event agencies and the hotel industry, it's important to me that every event is an unforgettable experience.
Hospitality is a small world, and I'm delighted when our clients entrust us with their major events, enabling us to showcase the incredible destination that is Paris and the expertise of our teams.
There's always more to discover in Paris!
There's always more to discover in Paris!
Paris Leaders Club
Paris Leaders Club
With its 11 competitive clusters and 2,300 French SMEs, the Paris region is an internationally renowned research centre.
The city of Paris contributes to this influence by ranking as the world's leading congress organiser (ICCA 2023).
Founded in 2016 by Viparis, in partnership with Paris je t’aime – Convention Bureau, the Paris Leaders Club brings together French researchers and leading professors responsible for organising international scientific conferences. These leading experts are considered great ambassadors for Paris and its region.