Paris Air Show 2027: what to do in Paris after hours

21 to 27 June 2027 · ExpectedParis, France

Paris Air Show keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Paris.

Know before you go

Airport to Paris-Le Bourget Airport

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.

RER B to Le Bourget, then shuttle buses.

Public transport directions to Paris-Le Bourget Airport

Where to stay by budget

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetRépublique, Canal Saint-Martin and BellevilleCheaper rooms, good bars and many metro lines.
Mid-rangeLe Marais and Saint-GermainWalk to the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the islands.
Splurge8th arrondissement and the Golden TrianglePalace hotels near the Champs-Élysées.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 20 June to 28 June. 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 show week schedule for 21 to 27 June 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Monday 21 June

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

Evening two

Tuesday 22 June

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

  • EatL'As du Fallafel Falafel in the Marais
  • After darkJazz clubs on Rue des Lombards.

Companion day

Tuesday 22 June

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

The day after the show

Monday 28 June

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

  • Half-dayBike tour of Paris Half day · Family
    Three to four hours on flat routes.
  • EatBreizh Café Buckwheat crêpes
  • FreeFirst Sunday free entry at many museums in winter.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Bike tour of Paris

Three to four hours on flat routes.

Half day · Low walking · Family

Seine river cruise

One hour past the monuments; evening cruises with dinner too.

Full day · Family

Versailles palace and gardens

Palace, Hall of Mirrors and the gardens by RER C or coach.

Half day · Family

Eiffel Tower summit access

Timed tickets with lift to the top.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Nightlife

Moulin Rouge show

The famous cabaret show in Pigalle.

Evening · Nightlife · Food

Seine dinner cruise

Three courses with the Eiffel Tower lit up.

Full day · Family

Versailles palace and gardens

Palace, Hall of Mirrors and the gardens by RER C or coach.

Full day · Food

Champagne day trip to Reims and Épernay

Cellars, tastings and the cathedral.

Full day · Low walking

Giverny and Monet's garden

Water lilies and the painter's house (April to October).

After dark

Ten tours worth booking for Paris Air Show

TourLengthGood for
Bike tour of ParisHalf dayFamilies
Musée d'Orsay guided tourHalf dayBad weather, Tired legs
Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entryHalf dayBad weather, Tired legs
Seine river cruiseHalf dayTired legs, Families
Versailles palace and gardensFull dayFamilies
Eiffel Tower summit accessHalf dayFamilies
Montmartre food and wine walkHalf dayFood lovers
Champagne day trip to Reims and ÉpernayFull dayFood lovers
Giverny and Monet's gardenFull dayTired legs
Disneyland ParisFull dayFamilies

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

Where to eat

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

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Musée d'Orsay guided tour

Impressionists in a former station.

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entry

The highlights in two to three hours.

Getting around on event days

Day trips from Paris

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Paris Air Show.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Paris Air Show 2027?

The next edition is 21 to 27 June 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Paris-Le Bourget Airport?

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. RER B to Le Bourget, then shuttle buses.

Where should I stay for Paris Air Show?

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 Air Show?

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 Air Show?

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

How far is Paris-Le Bourget Airport from Paris centre?

About 14 km in a straight line. RER B to Le Bourget, then shuttle buses.

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