For 120 years, Foire de Paris has offered its visitors a bubble of escape, between workshops, activities and colorful stands. From May 1 to 12, 2024, don’t miss the opportunity to have a great time with our advice. Here are the 5 essentials for this new anniversary edition.
The Porte de Versailles Exhibition Center awaits you from May 1 to 12, 2024 to celebrate 120 years of the Paris Fair. This exceptional edition once again promises great discoveries to all its visitors (on average 400,000 each year) in one of its four flagship universes: Home & Living, Wines & Gastronomy, Crafts & World Cultures and finally, shopping. In order to find your way among the 1,250 exhibitors and this busy program, we have listed for you the highlights not to be missed under any circumstances.
We promise you travel, delicious treats, activities for everyone (because even the youngest will be able to have fun) and good deals!
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Travel without leaving Paris
Paris Fair is an event that brings together all cultures. The event is a testimony to all the richness and diversity of our planet, whether in terms of flavors, know-how, crafts and traditions. So, there are more than 40 destinations gathered in one place to offer you a complete escape in no time. In particular, you will be able to taste foreign specialties, find out about organizing your next vacation or even go shopping to add an exotic touch to your interior or your wardrobe. At Bennatwins, you can discover local crafts from Tunisia. At The World of Stones Peru, you can immerse yourself in Inca culture in the blink of an eye.
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Travel is not just about the end of the world. The French Regions are also in the spotlight. Dances, songs, traditional music, blindtests, quizzes… visitors will be able to (re)discover our traditions during numerous demonstrations and activities planned each day
Have fun with family
Foire de Paris is also for families with their children. Head to La Terrasse Foire de Paris, an area designed for kids with entertainment all day long. The youngest will be able to take part in numerous activities from Wednesday May 8 to Sunday May 12. A funfair will even take place in this space, with attractions for all ages. As for the exhibitors, we advise you to go and discover Green Taste Buds, a monthly box of fun and gourmet adventures for the little ones.
Good to know: you will also find a daycare on site, so that children can have fun while parents do their shopping!
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Enjoy
If you can travel and share tender moments at Foire de Paris, you can also delight your taste buds thanks to the impressive range of delicacies on offer. Don’t miss Richard Counters, a range of delicatessen products, evocative of Parisian neighborhoods and iconic places. Also visit Snacks Asia, sweets from Japan, South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand. You can also opt for the Rond-Point du Sorbet, ice creams and sorbets made in Marie-Galante, yum yum!
Furthermore, Foire de Paris becomes the largest restaurant in France for 12 days by welcoming chefs from all over the world. Without forgetting the Guingette on the terrace, with a food offer, two bars, DJ sets, a pétanque area, bingo aperitifs… The icing on the cake: you can find the French amateur pizza championship, with a jury made up of experts: Simone Zanoni, Pierre Hermé, Marco Baresi and the YouTuber La French Pizza.
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Party at the biggest Afro-Caribbean Festival in Europe
Highlighting the richness of overseas and tropical islands is the objective of the Lands of the Tropics area of the Paris Fair.
For this 120th anniversary edition, the Festival des Tropiques will honor Mauritius, Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin, Martinique and Guyana during special days, including a festive evening on Saturday May 11 until at 10 p.m. for Saturday Trace Live. An ideal event to brighten up your visit and enjoy the soft and warm sounds of the Tropics.
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Discover the best of shopping
Between local and international products, shopping fans will not be disappointed at the Paris Fair. Several exhibitors caught our attention and we can’t wait to see them at their stands during the 12 days of the exhibition. We advise you in particular to visit the stand A community of women which mobilizes their know-how with natural cosmetic project leaders. We also had a real crush on the brand NEOCA, aesthetic and customizable bicycle helmets as well as Leyesens, a collection of sunglasses imbued with ecological values.
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Download your invitation for Paris Fair 2024
Do you want to come? Thanks to Aufeminin and Foire de Paris, you can download your e-invitation valid for 2 people within the limit of 2000 available. Download here !
Paris Fair 2024
From May 1 to 12, 2024 – Paris expo Porte de Versailles from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., late night until 10 p.m. on May 11.
* This article was written in partnership with Foire de Paris
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