Paris and wine: paired for perfection
Paris welcomes the world of wine. Every year, in the heart of the French capital city, wine & spirits professionals from across the world gather at the Paris Expo centre, Porte de Versailles, for three days of discovery, connection and celebration.
An icon of French wine culture, Paris has always been more than a marketplace. It is the city where Paris wine merchants, wine bars, cellars, delicatessens, and Michelin-starred restaurants create the densest wine ecosystem in Europe. Here, business meetings are infused with the culture of conviviality.
Channelling the city’s progressive spirit into its Academy programme of events, Wine Paris is igniting new ideas for the future of the industry, whilst honouring the timeless love affair between the French capital and the fruit of the vine. Pairing advances in wine with authenticity, pairing perfection.
The Wine Paris adventure also spills out across the city with a collection of Le OFF events that nurture dialogue, networking and business in venues that celebrate Paris’ diversity. Our expert committee has shortlisted everything from traditional wine cellars to more experimental cocktail bars to help you find the right spots to eat and drink amongst the top attractions in Paris city.
For instance, the city boasts an unmatched density of wine tasting in Paris, France experiences:
- Stylish wine bars in the Marais and Saint-Germain.
- Natural wine hotspots in the 11th arrondissement.
- Iconic brasseries and gastronomic restaurants that highlight buy French wine culture. Hosting partners in Paris elevates brand image, strengthens business ties, and creates unforgettable shared experiences.
Paris and sustainable wine culture
France leads the way in natural, organic, and biodynamic wines. Nowhere is this more evident than in Paris, where restaurants and bars have embraced sustainability and shaped consumer demand.
Wine Paris reflects this reality, showcasing eco-conscious winemakers and positioning the capital of wine & spirits as the reference point for the future of the industry.
From Paris to the great french wine regions, and beyond
More than just a business meeting, Wine Paris is a celebration of global winemaking and international craftsmanship, made easily accessible. Paris, with its exceptional international connectivity, serves as a natural gateway for global exchange.
From the historic vineyards of Bordeaux’s Graves wine region to the bold innovation of the New World producers in South Africa and California, we are bringing together world-renowned wine from all four corners of the globe.
Whether a Spanish rosé or a French Burgundy wine, the unique characteristics of each bottle are a careful reflection of its origin. So, to truly appreciate a wine’s full profile, the journey starts in the soil where the grape is first grown.
We encourage Wine Paris visitors to venture further into the classic French terroirs and the world of wine tourism in France and beyond.
Paris, hub of global wine trade
Paris is not only the City of Lights (Paris); it is also a strategic hub for international trade in wine and spirits. With its central European location, high-speed train network, and two international airports, Paris is the most accessible city for the industry’s global decision-makers.
This makes Paris the natural gateway to French wine regions. In just a few hours, buyers can reach Champagne (45 min), Burgundy wine vineyards (1h30), Loire Valley and Bordeaux wine vineyards (2h). This unique advantage allows professionals to combine trade fair attendance with vineyard immersion, tasting red wines, white wines, or even a rare vintage straight from the cellar.
Compared with other European cities hosting trade fairs, Paris stands out as the only trade fair city where world-class business meetings are directly connected to world-renowned vineyards.
Frequently Asked Questions about wine in Paris