VivaTech 2027: what to do in Paris after hours

9 to 12 June 2027 · ExpectedParis, France

VivaTech 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.

Tours in Paris Hotels for these dates

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 or tram T2/T3a to Porte de Versailles.

Public transport directions to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	République, Canal Saint-Martin and Belleville	Cheaper rooms, good bars and many metro lines.
Mid-range	Le Marais and Saint-Germain	Walk to the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the islands.
Splurge	8th arrondissement and the Golden Triangle	Palace hotels near the Champs-Élysées.

Three hotels we would book

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

Links search the nights from 8 June to 13 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 9 to 12 June 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Wednesday 9 June

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

EveningMoulin Rouge show Evening · Nightlife
The famous cabaret show in Pigalle.
EatLe Comptoir du Relais Bistro in Saint-Germain

Evening two

Thursday 10 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

Thursday 10 June

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

Full dayVersailles palace and gardens Full day · Family
Palace, Hall of Mirrors and the gardens by RER C or coach.

The day after the show

Sunday 13 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.

EatMarché des Enfants Rouges Covered market with food stalls
EveningSeine dinner cruise Evening · Nightlife · Food
Three courses with the Eiffel Tower lit up.

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Bike tour of Paris

Three to four hours on flat routes.

See times and prices

Half day · Low walking · Family

Seine river cruise

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

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Versailles palace and gardens

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

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Eiffel Tower summit access

Timed tickets with lift to the top.

See times and prices

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

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Nightlife

Moulin Rouge show

The famous cabaret show in Pigalle.

See times and prices

Evening · Nightlife · Food

Seine dinner cruise

Three courses with the Eiffel Tower lit up.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Versailles palace and gardens

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

See times and prices

Full day · Food

Champagne day trip to Reims and Épernay

Cellars, tastings and the cathedral.

See times and prices

Full day · Low walking

Giverny and Monet's garden

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

See times and prices

After dark

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

Ten tours worth booking for VivaTech

Tour	Length	Good for
Bike tour of Paris	Half day	Families
Musée d'Orsay guided tour	Half day	Bad weather, Tired legs
Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entry	Half day	Bad weather, Tired legs
Seine river cruise	Half day	Tired legs, Families
Versailles palace and gardens	Full day	Families
Eiffel Tower summit access	Half day	Families
Montmartre food and wine walk	Half day	Food lovers
Champagne day trip to Reims and Épernay	Full day	Food lovers
Giverny and Monet's garden	Full day	Tired legs
Disneyland Paris	Full day	Families

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

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Musée d'Orsay guided tour

Impressionists in a former station.

See times and prices

Half day · Indoor · Low walking

Louvre guided tour with skip-the-line entry

The highlights in two to three hours.

See times and prices

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

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 VivaTech.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is VivaTech 2027?

The next edition is 9 to 12 June 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

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

Where should I stay for VivaTech?

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 VivaTech?

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 VivaTech?

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 or tram T2/T3a to Porte de Versailles.

More events in Paris

21 Jan 2027*Maison&Objet
Paris, FranceTrade show 6 Feb 2027*Six Nations weekend in Paris
Paris, FranceRugby 22 Feb 2027*Paris Fashion Week
Paris, FranceCulture 5 Mar 2027*Paris Half Marathon
Paris, FranceMarathon 9 Apr 2027*Paris Marathon
Paris, FranceMarathon 23 May 2027*Roland-Garros (French Open)
Paris, FranceTennis

More Trade shows and tech

14 Jun 2027*London Tech Week
London, United KingdomTrade show 16 Jun 2027*Intersolar Europe (The smarter E)
Munich, GermanyTrade show 21 Jun 2027*Cannes Lions
Cannes, FranceTrade show 7 Aug 2027*Black Hat and DEF CON
Las Vegas, United StatesTrade show 25 Aug 2027*Gamescom
Cologne, GermanyTrade show 3 Sept 2027*IFA Berlin
Berlin, GermanyTrade show

Everything we cover in Paris