Paris

The 7th arrondissement, known as Palais-Bourbon or Tour Eiffel, is located in the south-west of the centre, on the left bank of the River Seine. As the name implies, the area is home to the Eiffel Tower, as well as other famous landmarks and attractions like Musée d’Orsay and Musée Rodin.

The neighbourhood is largely a traditional residential one, where you can see many beautiful and well-preserved old buildings. There are limited food shopping options, typically small and independent. If you are accommodated in the area, make sure to pass by the green grocer, the baker, and the cheese shop. You can also explore small bistros and popular restaurants near the Eiffel Tower.

There are several metro and bus lines that run through the neighbourhood, which facilitates getting to the exhibition centres and other destinations. To get to 7th arrondissement, you can use metro line 13, trains J, L, and N, or bus lines 28, 82, 86, 92.

Once you’re in the area, you can walk around through the park or rent a bike for a couple of hours. If you are driving, be advised that parking in the area is limited and difficult, and there is usually lots of traffic. There are superb properties where you can stay, including small hotels and B&Bs.

The 10th arrondissement, Saint-Laurent, is in the north and north-east of the centre, where Gare du Nord is situated. The area is primarily residential yet busy, with a multicultural, artistic flair that attracts a lot of tourists. The neighbourhood is close to Canal Saint-Martin, where the youth of Paris congregate during summer.

The 10th arrondissement offers a variety of activities, especially at nighttime. The Oberkampf area is quite popular, offering numerous bars and night clubs. If you are visiting in the summer, there are two art house cinemas worth the visit, as well as a water-sport zone.

There is a wide variety of restaurants and cuisines that you can try, including vegan and street food. Supermarkets and delis are both common and easily accessible in the neighbourhood, plus there are a lot of traditional and international clothing and souvenir shops.

When it comes to commuting options, Saint-Laurent definitely has the big advantage of being home to both Gare de l’Est and Gare du Nord. You can get to the area via train H and L. There is also a superb metro and bus routes coverage, the most common being metro 7 and buses 32, 38, 39, and 43.

As in the 7th arrondissement, here we advise you again to avoid travelling by car. There are limited parking spots and the streets are often crowded and narrow, making moving from one place to another pretty difficult. If you are travelling by foot, be careful with your belongings and watch out for pick-pocketers.

Vaugirard, the 15th arrondissement and home to the Paris expo Porte de Versailles venue, is the largest in size and population of all twenty Paris arrondissements. It is located at the edge of the city, in the south-west on the left bank of the River Seine. The gare Montparnasse separates the neighbourhood from the 14th arrondissement (Observatoire).

The 15th is a quiet, safe, primarily residential, and commercial area, providing access to shops, cinemas and restaurants. A popular attraction in the neighbourhood is Le parc André Citroën, one of Paris’ most innovative and interesting modern parks.

You can stay in hotels, small hostels or B&B properties near Paris expo Porte de Versailles, but be advised that they can get a bit pricey. Getting to the 15th arrondissement can be done by metro (8), bus (39, 42, 62, 80, 88), train (N), RER or Light Rail. An advantage of the area is the close proximity to gare Montparnasse, from where you can travel to exhibition venues and other parts of the city.

You can easily go through the neighbourhood by foot or by bike. Again, driving in a personal or rent-a-car is not advisable as you will rarely find a parking spot in the neighbourhood. Taxis are also quite expensive and not a preferred option.

Villepinte is an ancient city, part of the royal abbey Seine-Saint-Denis. The city is located less than twenty kilometres from Paris, and is home to Paris-Nord Villepinte Parc des Expositions, France’s largest exhibition complex and one of Europe’s leading business venues.

A major advantage is the close proximity to the Charles de Gaulle airport. You can travel by train B and D, or by metro on lines 4 and 5. There are also various accommodation options located near RER B line, part of the Regional Express Network, that leads to Gare du Parc des Expositions, as well as other arrondissements of Paris. Another suitable way of transportation is by local RATP bus, particularly Bus 350. It operates every day with departures every 15 to 35 minutes, and travels between Charles de Gaulle airport and Paris through Le Bourget, Garonor and Expo Paris – Nord Villepinte.

If you are travelling by car, Parc des Expositions offers 14,000 parking spaces for both trade visitors and exhibitors, there are also shuttle services available from the parking lots to the esplanade.

We cannot miss mentioning CDG Airport as an area on its own. Known as Europe’s number one airport, Charles de Gaulle airport is located 27 km North-East of the city. It has three terminals, ten car parks, and is linked to numerous public transport services. There are also various accommodation options near CDG Airport for the convenience of travelling trade visitors and exhibitors.

Paris - Charles de Gaulle Airport offers numerous activities like various shops, bars and restaurants, and tourist information points. To get to the airport, you can use TGV train, RER B, Roissybus, VEA shuttles which depart from Disneyland Paris, and Fileo Roissy. Busses 350, 351, 19, N143 and N140 from the RATP are also convenient transportation options to get to the airport from other parts of Paris. You can get a taxi if you depart from the following terminals: Terminal 1 (exit 24, arrival lvl), Terminal 2A (exit 6), Terminal 2C (exit 14), Terminal 2D (exit 7), Terminal 2E (exit 10, arrival lvl), Terminal 2F (exit 11, arrival lvl), Terminal 3 (arrivals hall), Terminal 2G (blue door). Other shuttle and minibus services, as well as parking between the airport and Parisian hotels are available by advance booking. You can find more information on the official Paris CDG Airport website.