Know before you go

• Womenswear runs late February to early March and late September to early October.

Airport to Venues across Paris

Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is linked to central Paris by RER B (35 minutes to Gare du Nord) and taxis at a flat 56 to 65 euros. Orly (ORY) has metro line 14 to Châtelet in 25 minutes and flat taxi fares of 36 to 44 euros.

Shows across the city.

Public transport directions to Venues across Paris

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Generator Paris
• Mid-range: Hôtel des Grands Boulevards
• Splurge: Le Bristol Paris

Links search the nights from 21 February to 3 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival stay schedule for 22 February to 2 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Jardin d'Acclimatation playground and rides.
• Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie.
• Parc Astérix north of the city.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Canal Saint-Martin and Oberkampf bars.
• Jazz clubs on Rue des Lombards.

Ten tours worth booking for Paris Fashion Week

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Bouillon Chartier Belle Époque canteen with cheap classics
• Le Comptoir du Relais Bistro in Saint-Germain
• L'As du Fallafel Falafel in the Marais
• Breizh Café Buckwheat crêpes
• Marché des Enfants Rouges Covered market with food stalls
• Du Pain et des Idées Pastries near Canal Saint-Martin
• Le Relais de l'Entrecôte Steak frites, one dish, queue for it
• Septime Modern bistro; book weeks ahead

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• Louvre, Orsay and the Orangerie.
• Covered passages near the Grands Boulevards.
• Galeries Lafayette rooftop and food hall.

Getting around on event days

• Metro and RER run until about 1:15 am (2:15 am on Saturdays). Use a Navigo Easy card or contactless.
• Stade de France is reached by RER B (La Plaine) or RER D (Stade de France Saint-Denis); Roland-Garros by metro line 9 or 10.
• Uber, Bolt and G7 taxis work in French cities.
• SNCF TGV and Ouigo trains link the big cities; book on SNCF Connect.

Day trips from Paris

• Versailles: 40 minutes by RER C
• Reims: 45 minutes by TGV
• Giverny: 1 hour by train and shuttle

Questions people ask

When is Paris Fashion Week 2027?

The next edition is 22 February to 2 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Venues across Paris?

Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is linked to central Paris by RER B (35 minutes to Gare du Nord) and taxis at a flat 56 to 65 euros. Orly (ORY) has metro line 14 to Châtelet in 25 minutes and flat taxi fares of 36 to 44 euros. Shows across the city.

Where should I stay for Paris Fashion Week?

For most visitors the best base is Le Marais and Saint-Germain: Walk to the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the islands.

What can we do between sessions at Paris Fashion Week?

Good short outings in Paris include Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entry, Seine river cruise, Eiffel Tower summit access. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Paris Fashion Week?

Family-friendly picks: Seine river cruise, Versailles palace and gardens, Eiffel Tower summit access. Jardin d'Acclimatation playground and rides.

How far is Venues across Paris from Paris centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Shows across the city.

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