| Free time | Plan | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| One evening | Guided walk in the Latin Quarter, dinner nearby | Two-day fair, little slack |
| Half a day | One museum (Louvre, Orsay) with a timed ticket | Late departure |
| A weekend | Montmartre, Marais, Versailles | Fair on Friday, flight on Monday |
The hotel
If you extend, stay near the fair so you do not have to move, or switch to a central district for the weekend. Prices follow the fair calendar: check your dates on Booking near Paris Expo and read hotels near Paris Expo. For 2027 fair dates: Paris trade fairs calendar 2027.
An activity that is easy to fit in
A guided walk through the Latin Quarter and old town can be booked online and fits in an evening (partner link: we earn a commission, at no cost to you; check duration and times). Getting around: Metro and RER.
Who pays for what
Keep two invoices: one for the business part, one for the private part. Details: expenses, VAT and invoices in Paris.
Frequently asked questions
Is bleisure allowed? It depends on your travel policy: ask before booking.
How many days to add? One or two nights cover the essentials.
Where to work in the morning? See coworking in Paris and the cafés.
The Paris Authority editorial team
