Palais des congrès de Paris, Paris

#329 among attractions in Paris

Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue, Convention center

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Facts and practical information

The Palais des congrès de Paris is a concert venue, convention centre and shopping mall at the Porte Maillot in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, France. The venue was built by French architect Guillaume Gillet, and was inaugurated in 1974. Nearby the venue are Bois de Boulogne and the affluent neighbourhood of Neuilly-sur-Seine. The closest métro and RER stations are Porte Maillot and Neuilly – Porte Maillot, accessible via the lower levels of the building. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1974 (50 years ago)Coordinates: 48°52'45"N, 2°17'1"E

Address

2 Place de la Porte MaillotBatignolles-Monceau (Ternes)Paris 75853 France

Contact

+33 1 40 68 10 00

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Palais des congrès de Paris – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arc de Triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle, Jardin d'Acclimatation, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

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Square
Place Charles de Gaulle, Paris
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Park with rides and activities for kids
Jardin d'Acclimatation, Paris
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Church
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Paris
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Nightlife, Cinema
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Square
Place des Ternes, Paris
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Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
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Street
Rue de Tilsitt, Paris
18 min walk • Rue de Tilsitt is a street in the 8th and 17th arrondissements of Paris. It is one of two streets which form a circle around the Place de l’Étoile - the other is the Rue de Presbourg. It was named after the Peace of Tilsit by a decree of 2 March 1864. The Embassy of Belgium in Paris is located on Rue de Tilsitt.
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Synagogue
Synagogue de Neuilly, Paris
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Street
Avenue Foch, Paris
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Street
Avenue Kléber, Paris
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palais des congrès de Paris open?

Palais des congrès de Paris is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 10 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 10 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 10 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 10 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Palais des congrès de Paris?

Nearby attractions include Porte Maillot, Paris (3 min walk), Avenue des Ternes, Paris (10 min walk), Villa Saïd, Paris (12 min walk), Musée Arménien de France, Paris (14 min walk).

How to get to Palais des congrès de Paris by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palais des congrès de Paris:

Bus

Porte Maillot • Lines: Direct 2 (2 min walk)
Paris Porte Maillot • Lines: Bus Beauvais (3 min walk)

Train

Neuilly - Porte Maillot (3 min walk)
Maillot (8 min walk)

Metro

Porte Maillot • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Argentine • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Tram

Porte d'Asnières-Marguerite Long • Lines: T3b (30 min walk)