News in Paris with the family
- WE LIKE: all the original and free activities for children and teenagers
- WE LIKE: the incredible inventions of the Lépine International Paris competition, which is celebrating its 117th anniversary!
- AGE : for everyone! With a baby corner from 0 to 3 years old and a daycare area for children from 3 to 12 years old
- DATE: March 2023
- OPENING HOURS: from 10 am to 7 pm non-stop, late night on May 11 until 10 pm
- DURATION : all day
- RESERVATION RECOMMENDED
- LOCATION : Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles
The Foire de Paris is the largest trade fair in Europe dedicated to the home, gastronomy and innovation! From the scooter test track to the Lépine competition, there is something to satisfy the most curious. For gastronomy: tasting of delicacies from the land or overseas, all the flavours are brought together for a great journey to the end of the world.
But the Foire de Paris is also full of cultural, fun and discovery activities for both children and teenagers !
There is even a Kids Friendly area (Foire de Paris Junior) with games available, culinary workshops, a Super Mario gaming area…
Ideal during the Easter holidays, the weekend of May 1st and the weekend of May 8th, there is something to keep the whole family busy, and everything is super well organized to have a good time
Prices of the Foire de Paris
- Adult rate : €15
- Child rate (7 – 12 years old): 7 €
- Family pass (2 adults + 2 children): €35
- Free for children under 7 years old
The + with young children
- A daycare with a very rich entertainment program for 3-12 year olds. Childcare rate: €5 / hour within the limit of 2 hours per day and per child. Free for VIPs and Privileges.
- A baby corner (0 – 3 years old) with free access offers specific services for the well-being of toddlers, accompanied by their parents: space for diapering and breastfeeding, loan of strollers, etc…
The programme of activities at the Foire de Paris 2023
Festival Tropiques en Fête
- On the program : free shows, parades, parades and concerts
- It’s the largest Afro-Caribbean festival in Europe!
- In a shimmering and festive atmosphere, Africa and the Overseas Territories, Guadeloupe, Martinique and Guyana are honored through dance, fashion and traditional and current music.
- A change of scenery guaranteed as the parade passes
- Where : Pavilion 4
- When : every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and at night until 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 6
Foire de Paris Junior – for the “Cool Kids!”
- A dream space for children to enjoy their living room during the Easter holidays
- Ultra comfortable and fitted out by partners specialized in the children’s environment, these areas are dedicated to 3-12 year olds.
- Foire de Paris has imagined culinary and manual workshops , pony cycling and sack races, as well as a quieter corner of relaxation with gentle activities
- But also retrogaming under the Super Mario license !
- The Baby area (0-3 years old) and the lively daycare (for a fee) are the little extras of the show to allow parents to go shopping with a light mind
- Where : Terrace H & Pavilion 1
- When : Every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and at night until 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 7
Paris Urban Fair – Street Culture: art and sport
- First street art competition in “live painting” on the theme of “tomorrow Paris”
- In the same area, the Olympic and Paralympic Sports Village will give ideas to future Paris 2024 supporters
- Where : H Terrace
- When : every day from 11am to 7pm
The Grands Prix de l’innovation and the Lépine Competition-Expo, which is celebrating its 117th anniversary!
- The Lépine Competition-Expo is thousands of extraordinary inventions that are exhibited on the stands to allow budding inventors to stock up on ideas!
- The connected world will also be part of the Grand Prix de l’innovation
- Where : Pavilion 2.1
- When : every day from 11am to 7pm
The France Barbecue Championship and “La Guinguette Foire de Paris”
- The barbecue championship is a friendly and joyful moment that will not escape the attention of enthusiasts of this cuisine as well as gourmets
- At “La Guinguette Foire de Paris” you will find petanque and arcade games in a lounge atmosphere. Everyone at the beach to the sound of a DJ set, tasting trendy dishes! And 2 bars and 5 complementary and trendy restaurants.
- Where : H Terrace
- When : every day from 11am to 7pm