# Salon International de l'Agriculture: what to do between sessions in Paris

Source: https://eventweekends.com/trade-show/salon-agriculture/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 27 February to 7 March 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France, about 5 km from the centre
- **Free time:** The show floor takes the day, so the evenings, a companion day and the day after are free.
- **Best base:** Le Marais and Saint-Germain: Walk to the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the islands.
- **Getting there:** 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.
- **Weather:** In February and March, Paris averages highs of about 11°C and lows of 0°C, with roughly 52 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 10 h 46 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entry; Seine river cruise; Versailles palace and gardens

## Know before you go

- France's big farm show: regional food stands make it a great day out for families.

## Weather and what to pack

In February and March, Paris averages highs of about 11°C and lows of 0°C, with roughly 52 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 10 h 46 min of daylight.
- A warm coat, hat and gloves: nights can drop close to freezing.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Comfortable shoes: a day on the show floor easily means 15,000 steps.

## Airport to venue

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.

Metro line 12 to Porte de Versailles.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** République, Canal Saint-Martin and Belleville. Cheaper rooms, good bars and many metro lines.
- **mid:** Le Marais and Saint-Germain. Walk to the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the islands.
- **luxury:** 8th arrondissement and the Golden Triangle. Palace hotels near the Champs-Élysées.
- Hotels we would book: Generator Paris (budget), Hôtel des Grands Boulevards (mid), Le Bristol Paris (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Evening one (Saturday 27 February)

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.
- Evening: Seine dinner cruise. Three courses with the Eiffel Tower lit up.
- Eat: Marché des Enfants Rouges, Covered market with food stalls

### Evening two (Sunday 28 February)

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.
- Eat: Du Pain et des Idées, Pastries near Canal Saint-Martin
- After dark: Canal Saint-Martin and Oberkampf bars.

### Companion day (Sunday 28 February)

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.
- Full day: Versailles palace and gardens. Palace, Hall of Mirrors and the gardens by RER C or coach.

### The day after the show (Monday 8 March)

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.
- Half-day: Eiffel Tower summit access. Timed tickets with lift to the top.
- Eat: Le Relais de l'Entrecôte, Steak frites, one dish, queue for it
- Free: Luxembourg Gardens and the Tuileries.

### Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.
- Eat: Septime, Modern bistro; book weeks ahead
- Evening: Moulin Rouge show. The famous cabaret show in Pigalle.

## Tours worth booking

- [Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entry](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Louvre%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-salon-agriculture): The highlights in two to three hours.
- [Seine river cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Seine%20river%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-salon-agriculture): One hour past the monuments; evening cruises with dinner too.
- [Versailles palace and gardens](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Versailles%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-salon-agriculture): Palace, Hall of Mirrors and the gardens by RER C or coach.
- [Eiffel Tower summit access](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Eiffel%20Tower%20summit%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-salon-agriculture): Timed tickets with lift to the top.
- [Montmartre food and wine walk](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Paris%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-salon-agriculture): Cheese, bread and wine on the butte.
- [Seine dinner cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Paris%20dinner%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-salon-agriculture): Three courses with the Eiffel Tower lit up.
- [Champagne day trip to Reims and Épernay](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Champagne%20day%20trip%20from%20Paris&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-salon-agriculture): Cellars, tastings and the cathedral.
- [Giverny and Monet's garden](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Giverny%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-salon-agriculture): Water lilies and the painter's house (April to October).
- [Disneyland Paris](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Disneyland%20Paris%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-salon-agriculture): 40 minutes by RER A from central Paris.
- [Moulin Rouge show](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Moulin%20Rouge%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-salon-agriculture): The famous cabaret show in Pigalle.

## 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

## With kids

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

## Rainy-day backups

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

## Getting around

- 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.

## Questions people ask

### When is Salon International de l'Agriculture 2027?

The next edition is 27 February to 7 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Salon International de l'Agriculture?

In February and March, Paris averages highs of about 11°C and lows of 0°C, with roughly 52 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 10 h 46 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles?

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. Metro line 12 to Porte de Versailles.

### Where should I stay for Salon International de l'Agriculture?

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 Salon International de l'Agriculture?

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 Salon International de l'Agriculture?

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

### How far is Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from Paris centre?

About 5 km in a straight line. Metro line 12 to Porte de Versailles.

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