A major show at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles calls for transport planning as much as visit planning. The organiser says so itself for the Salon du Chocolat: parking spaces are limited and public transport is recommended.
Arriving late for the opening evening, looking for a space at the last minute, or leaving a guest to find the way to Hall 5 alone after an international flight: all of these cost time and are avoidable with access planned before the day itself.
This guide covers the options for reaching the Salon du Chocolat 2026 from Paris or the airports: metro line 12, T3a tram, buses, car parks, and a private chauffeur with drop-off as close as possible to the hall.
Salon du Chocolat 2026: dates, hours and venue
The Salon du Chocolat 2026 runs from Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, five days, every day from 10 am to 7 pm. It takes place at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Hall 5, 1 place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris. A special-access opening evening is held on Tuesday 27 October, from 7 pm to 10 pm.
Held in Paris since 1994, the show brings together the general public and chocolate and pastry professionals. The Chocolate Fashion Show is its emblematic event. Details and online ticketing are on salon-du-chocolat.com.
One more point to know: there is no re-entry. Any exit is final. The cloakroom costs €2 per item, and suitcases and large bags are refused.
Getting to Salon du Chocolat 2026 by public transport
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is served by metro, tram and two bus lines, all around Porte de Versailles station.
Metro line 12: the most direct option
Metro line 12 serves Porte de Versailles station, next to the exhibition park. The organiser does not specify an exit: follow the Paris Expo signs in the station.
At opening and closing times, allow some margin at the barriers, as for any event at this venue.
T3a tram and bus: other options from central Paris
The T3a tram stops at Porte de Versailles - Parc des Expositions, on the boulevard des Maréchaux. It suits visitors coming from the south of Paris along the outer boulevards.
Bus lines 39 and 80 stop at Porte de Versailles. Check RATP for the day's timetable.
Driving to Salon du Chocolat: car parks R and F
The organiser lists two car parks: Parking R, 2 rue d'Oradour-sur-Glane, 75015 Paris, and Parking F, rue Marcel Yol, 92170 Vanves. Spaces are limited. You can book ahead through Onepark or Parclick. No official rate is published: check it when you book.
From the boulevard périphérique, take the Porte de Versailles, Porte de Sèvres or Porte de la Plaine exit, depending on where you come from.
Taxi ranks are located on boulevard Lefebvre and boulevard Victor.
Arrive at Salon du Chocolat without the hassle
Private chauffeur from Paris, CDG or Orly. Fixed price, no surprises.
From CDG or Orly: metro or private chauffeur
From Orly, metro line 14 has linked the airport to Paris since June 2024, with a change needed to reach line 12. From CDG, the usual route is RER B then metro (line 4 then line 12), with several changes.
With luggage, note that suitcases and large bags are refused inside the show: the best option is to drop them at the hotel first, or to travel with a chauffeur who keeps your belongings in the vehicle.
Private chauffeur for Salon du Chocolat: a stress-free day
A private chauffeur removes two constraints of a Paris show: finding parking and waiting for a taxi at the end of the day. The chauffeur drops you as close as possible to Hall 5, stays available between meetings, and picks you up as soon as you are ready.
For professional visitors travelling from CDG or Orly, hourly chauffeur hire for a half-day or full day avoids every change of transport: from the airport to the show, then to the hotel or back to the airport. Since there is no re-entry, it also lets you leave coats and purchases in the vehicle between visits.
Blackmile has completed 34,800 rides without a single client ever being left without a driver. The fare is set at the time of booking, with no surge pricing regardless of how busy the day is.
- Drop-off as close as possible to Hall 5: no walk from a car park or station.
- Hourly hire: the driver remains available between your appointments.
- Fixed price locked at booking: no surprises at the end of the day.
- From CDG or Orly: direct journey with no connections.
Tips for planning your visit to Salon du Chocolat 2026
A few points to keep in mind, based on the information published by the organiser.
- Hours are the same every day (10 am to 7 pm): pick the slot that suits you, avoiding the weekend if you can for more comfort.
- Buy your tickets online at salon-du-chocolat.com: 2026 ticketing is open.
- No re-entry: any exit is final. Plan your movements accordingly.
- Leave suitcases and large bags at the hotel or in the vehicle: they are refused. The cloakroom costs €2 per item.
Frequently asked questions
The Salon du Chocolat 2026 runs from Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, every day from 10 am to 7 pm, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Hall 5. A special-access opening evening takes place on Tuesday 27 October, from 7 pm to 10 pm. Tickets are on salon-du-chocolat.com.
The nearest station is Porte de Versailles on metro line 12. The T3a tram (Porte de Versailles - Parc des Expositions stop) and buses 39 and 80 also serve the site.
The organiser lists Parking R (2 rue d'Oradour-sur-Glane, Paris 15th) and Parking F (rue Marcel Yol, Vanves). Spaces are limited and public transport is recommended. Booking ahead is possible through Onepark or Parclick.
From Orly, metro line 14 links the airport to Paris, then a change leads to line 12. From CDG, RER B then metro (lines 4 and 12) is the usual route. A private chauffeur offers a direct journey from both airports.
→ Private chauffeur from CDGYes. Blackmile offers two options: a transfer with drop-off as close as possible to the hall (fixed fare set at booking), and hourly hire for a half-day or full day, with the driver available between your appointments. Booking is made directly online, with no intermediary.
→ Book a private chauffeurYes. Buses 39 and 80 stop at Porte de Versailles. The T3a tram (Porte de Versailles - Parc des Expositions stop) is another direct option from southern Paris.
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