Autumn is the busiest season for trade shows in Paris. From September to November, the main exhibition centres run back-to-back B2B events, from fashion to automotive and hospitality. These big shows fill hotels fast, so book early. The Helzear by Esteem group has three hotels in different neighbourhoods, so you can stay close to your show. Here is the autumn 2026 agenda and the most convenient address for each venue.
The autumn 2026 B2B agenda
September: the season restarts
Who’s Next (5-7 September 2026, Porte de Versailles) is the major fashion and accessories show, alongside Bijorhca and Interfilière.
Maison&Objet (10-14 September 2026, Paris Nord Villepinte) opens the season for interiors, design and lifestyle.
IFTM (15-17 September 2026, Porte de Versailles, Hall 1) brings together travel and business-travel professionals.
Meanwhile, women’s Fashion Week animates the Triangle d’Or and avenue Montaigne at the end of the month.
October: the heart of the season
Première Classe (2-5 October 2026, Jardin des Tuileries) showcases fashion accessories and leather goods.
The Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Auto, 12-18 October 2026, Porte de Versailles) is the major automotive event, one of the shows that fill Paris hotels the most in autumn. Book early.
Salon SME (13-14 October 2026, Palais des Congrès de Paris, Porte Maillot) is aimed at entrepreneurs and small businesses.
SIAL Paris (17-21 October 2026, Paris Nord Villepinte) is one of the world’s largest food-industry shows.
Salon International du Patrimoine Culturel (29 October-1 November 2026, Carrousel du Louvre) gathers heritage crafts and restoration trades.
November: hospitality and local government
EquipHotel Paris (2-5 November 2026, Porte de Versailles) is the biennial hospitality and catering event.
Which Helzear to choose by venue
The three Helzear by Esteem hotels are set in different Paris neighbourhoods. Choosing the one closest to the exhibition centre avoids long trips morning and evening. All offer apartments with a kitchenette and services, handy for a stay of several nights.
For Porte de Versailles (Who’s Next, IFTM, Paris Motor Show, EquipHotel): Helzear Montparnasse, in the 14th, is the closest. Line 12 links Montparnasse to Porte de Versailles without changing, in 20 minutes.
For the Palais des Congrès and central-western Paris (Salon SME, meetings in the 8th or 16th, La Défense): Helzear Étoile, in the 8th, and Helzear Champs-Élysées, in the 16th, sit on line 1, which serves Porte Maillot directly and reaches La Défense in 15 minutes.
For events in central Paris (Première Classe at the Tuileries, Patrimoine at the Carrousel du Louvre): Helzear Étoile and Helzear Champs-Élysées reach the Louvre on line 1, without changing.
For Paris Nord Villepinte (Maison&Objet, SIAL): the site is reached by RER from each address. Allow about an hour and leave a margin in the morning.