Hotels Near Paris Nord Villepinte | Trade Fair Accommodation in Paris

Book your stay at France’s largest exhibition centre — with Europe’s trade fair accommodation specialists.

ABOUT PARIS NORD VILLEPINTE

Paris Nord Villepinte is France’s largest exhibition centre, located in Villepinte, Seine-Saint-Denis, approximately 25 km north of Paris and 9 km from Charles de Gaulle Airport. The venue spans 115 hectares with approximately 243,000 m² of indoor exhibition space across nine interconnected halls, plus over 100,000 m² of outdoor area. Opened in 1982 and managed by Viparis, it hosts some of Europe’s most significant international trade fairs, attracting over 2 million visitors annually.

QUICK FACTS PANEL

📅 Established: 1982
📐 Total indoor area: ~243,000 m²
🏛️ Halls: 9 interconnected + 2 independent
🌿 Outdoor space: 100,000+ m²
👥 Annual visitors: 2M+
✈️ Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): 9 km / 15 min
✈️ Orly Airport (ORY): 45 km / 50 min
🚇 RER B: Parc des Expositions station (direct)
📍 GPS: 48.9731, 2.5166
🌐 Address: ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte, France
🏢 Managed by: Viparis

HALLS & LAYOUT

Paris Nord Villepinte is organised around a central glazed gallery — a covered esplanade bathed in natural daylight — from which all nine main halls are accessible without going outdoors.

Halls 1–6 occupy the western section of the site and are the most commonly used for large international trade fairs. Individual hall sizes range from 7,200 m² to over 48,000 m², allowing organisers to combine adjacent halls for single-event use.

Halls 7 & 8 sit in the central-eastern section. Hall 8 is directly accessible from the Parc des Expositions RER B station, making it the recommended entry point for visitors arriving by public transport.

Halls 5A and 6 are the largest in the complex, regularly used for flagship events such as SIAL and Maison & Objet.

2 independent halls are located separately from the main cluster and are typically used for standalone conferences or smaller events running concurrently with main fairs.

Conference centre: 2 amphitheatres (168 and 628 seats) and 39–42 meeting rooms accommodating 15–700 people, integrated into the venue complex.

Practical notes for exhibitors:

• The central gallery connects all main halls; allow 10–15 minutes to walk end to end
• Electric buggies and mobility assistance are available during major fairs
• Each hall has its own accreditation and logistics entrance

HOW TO GET TO PARIS NORD VILLEPINTE

• By RER B: Direct service to Parc des Expositions station, located at Hall 8. Journey time from Gare du Nord approximately 25 minutes; from Châtelet–Les Halles approximately 30 minutes. This is the recommended option for most exhibitors
• From CDG Airport: RER B one stop south to Parc des Expositions — approximately 6 minutes. The most convenient airport transfer available at any major European exhibition venue
• By Car: A1 motorway from Paris (exit Villepinte); A104 ring road from east or west. On-site parking for several thousand vehicles; pre-booking recommended during peak fairs
• By Taxi/VTC: Approximately 25–35 minutes from central Paris depending on traffic; dedicated drop-off zones at each hall entrance
• From Orly Airport: RER B (via Anthony interchange) approximately 50–60 minutes, or direct VTC approximately 45 minutes

WHY BOOK WITH EXPOTRAVEL.EU

Finding a hotel near Paris Nord Villepinte during a major trade fair is straightforward — finding the right hotel at a fair price, with reliable availability and billing that works for your company, is considerably harder.
We specialise exclusively in trade fair accommodation. Every hotel in our portfolio has been selected with exhibitors in mind: distance to the venue, proximity to public transport, early check-in availability, and reliability during peak fair periods.
Group bookings handled properly. Whether you need two rooms or twenty, we manage the full reservation process — rooming lists, payment terms, amendments, and cancellations — so your team can focus on the fair.
EUR billing as standard. All bookings are invoiced in EUR with a valid EU VAT number, eliminating currency risk and simplifying your expense reporting.
Real availability, clearly presented. We maintain negotiated room blocks at selected properties near Paris Nord Villepinte, and cross-check live availability before confirming any booking. What we quote is what we can deliver.
Multilingual support. English and German support as standard. Our team handles all correspondence, contracts, and amendments in both languages — covering the majority of international exhibitors at Paris Nord Villepinte events.
Over a decade in trade fair logistics. Our team has been arranging accommodation for exhibitors at Paris Nord Villepinte and other major European venues since 2013. We know which hotels fill first, which ones are worth the premium, and which to avoid.

FAQ

How far is Paris Nord Villepinte from Paris city centre?
Paris Nord Villepinte is approximately 25 km north of central Paris. By RER B from Châtelet–Les Halles, the journey takes around 30 minutes. By car via the A1 motorway, expect 30–50 minutes depending on traffic. The venue is considerably closer to Charles de Gaulle Airport (9 km, approximately 15 minutes) than to the city centre, making it highly convenient for international exhibitors flying in.

Which is the closest station to Paris Nord Villepinte?
Parc des Expositions is the dedicated RER B station serving the venue, located directly at Hall 8. It is one stop from Charles de Gaulle Airport Terminal 2 and approximately 25–30 minutes from central Paris stations (Gare du Nord, Châtelet–Les Halles). No additional fare supplement is required beyond a standard Paris transport ticket (Zone 5 included in most day passes).

How early should I book hotels for Maison & Objet?
Maison & Objet runs twice a year (January and September) and is one of the most hotel-intensive fairs in the Paris calendar. Hotels within 10 km of Villepinte — including all properties in the Paris Nord 2 zone — typically fill within 2–4 months of booking opening. We recommend contacting us at least 3–4 months before the fair date. For the January edition in particular, demand is highest and early booking is strongly advised.

Are there hotels within walking distance of Paris Nord Villepinte?
Yes. The Paris Nord 2 business district immediately adjacent to the venue contains several hotels within 5–15 minutes on foot, including properties from Novotel, Ibis, and Golden Tulip. These fill quickly during major fairs. A wider selection of 3- and 4-star properties is available within 5–10 km, with easy RER B or shuttle access. In total, approximately 14,000 hotel rooms are available within 10 minutes of the venue — the largest hotel cluster of any exhibition centre in the Paris region.

What are the main trade fairs held at Paris Nord Villepinte?
Paris Nord Villepinte hosts a broad calendar of international B2B trade fairs. The most significant for international exhibitors include: Maison & Objet (home decor and design, January and September), SIAL (food and beverage industry, October, even years), Intermat (construction equipment, April, odd years), All4Pack / Emballage (packaging, November, even years), JEC World (composites, March), SILMO (optics and eyewear), Eurosatory (defence and security, even years), and SITL (logistics and transport, March–April). A full calendar is published by Viparis at viparis.com.

What is the difference between Paris Nord Villepinte and Paris Expo Porte de Versailles?
These are two entirely separate exhibition venues in the Paris region. Paris Nord Villepinte (Viparis) is located north of Paris near CDG Airport and hosts primarily large international B2B trade fairs. Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is located in the south of Paris (15th arrondissement) and hosts a different calendar of events, including consumer shows and some professional fairs. If your event confirmation does not specify “Porte de Versailles,” your fair is most likely at Villepinte — but always verify with your event organiser.

Is parking available at Paris Nord Villepinte?
Yes. The venue has extensive on-site parking across multiple car parks. During peak events, parking fills quickly and pre-booking via the event organiser’s portal is recommended. EV charging points are available. For exhibitors driving from outside Paris, the A1 (from the south) and A104 (from east or west) are the main approach routes, with clear signage to “Paris Nord Villepinte” or “ZAC Paris Nord 2.”

Can exhibitor teams get group rates for hotels near Villepinte?
Yes. Group rates are available for bookings of 5 rooms or more at most properties in our portfolio near Paris Nord Villepinte. Terms include consolidated EUR billing, a single contact for amendments, and flexible rooming list submission. The Paris Nord 2 hotel cluster is particularly well suited to group bookings given the concentration of properties in one area. Contact us with your team size and fair dates for a tailored quote.

Are there shuttle services between CDG Airport and Paris Nord Villepinte?
During most major fairs, shuttle services operate between CDG Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and the venue. However, the RER B is almost always faster and more reliable — the journey is a single stop (approximately 6 minutes) from CDG Terminal 2 (TGV/RER station) to Parc des Expositions. We recommend the RER B as the default transfer option for international exhibitors.

What is the Paris Nord 2 business district?
Paris Nord 2 is the commercial and logistics zone immediately surrounding the exhibition centre, encompassing hotels, office parks, logistics facilities, and retail. It is not a residential area. Most hotels within walking distance of the venue are located here. The zone is directly accessible via the Parc des Expositions RER B station and via the A104 motorway.