Wine Paris 2027 – France

What to expect in 2027

Wine Paris 2027 is a major international trade exhibition dedicated to wine, spirits and the wider beverage industry, bringing producers, importers, distributors, retailers, hospitality professionals, sommeliers and other industry specialists together at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Organised by Vinexposium, the event combines product discovery, professional networking, tastings, educational sessions, gastronomy and business meetings in one large exhibition environment.

The 2027 edition continues Wine Paris’s expanded format, bringing together three complementary universes: Wine Paris, Be Spirits Paris and The Other Sip Paris. This allows visitors to move between international wines, premium spirits, beers, ciders, sake, RTDs, mixology and no- or low-alcohol beverages within the wider professional event.

The event is designed primarily for the wine and beverage trade rather than as a general public wine festival. Buyers can meet producers directly, compare products, investigate new suppliers, taste potential additions to their portfolios and arrange business meetings through the show’s professional networking infrastructure.

The 2027 experience is also expected to put considerable emphasis on education. The Wine Paris Academy brings together masterclasses, conferences, tastings and discussions covering wine production, markets, sustainability, gastronomy, consumption trends and professional development. The Academy has previously presented more than 200 sessions across the event, making it one of the central learning components of the show.

Another feature to look for is La Nouvelle Vague, a dedicated platform for younger producers. It is intended for producers and brands with less than five years of activity and provides an opportunity to present emerging wines and meet international distributors.

Visitors can therefore expect a mixture of established wine houses, independent estates, regional organisations, international producers, innovative beverage brands and new market entrants. The 2027 exhibitor marketplace is already being populated with producers and products from different countries and beverage categories.

Event dates

Wine Paris 2027 takes place from 15–17 February 2027 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France. The official opening hours are 9:00am–7:00pm on Monday and Tuesday, followed by a 9:00am–5:00pm closing time on Wednesday.

The official venue is Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, one of the capital’s principal exhibition centres. Visitors should check their individual badge information and the official programme before travelling because specific Academy sessions, tastings and meetings can have their own schedules or registration requirements.

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Venue & festival site

Wine Paris is held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, located at 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris, France. The exhibition centre covers a large collection of halls and facilities, allowing different parts of the Wine Paris ecosystem to operate alongside one another.

The site is particularly convenient for a professional trade show because it is directly connected to Paris’s public transport network. Metro, tram, bus and bicycle connections make it possible to reach the exhibition centre without relying on a private vehicle.

Inside the venue, visitors can expect exhibition stands organised around countries, regions, wine-producing areas, product categories and specialist areas. The floor plan and digital exhibitor catalogue are useful tools for planning a visit because the scale of the exhibition can make an unplanned walk-through time-consuming.

The venue also accommodates dedicated spaces for Academy activities, tastings, networking, hospitality and the event’s associated beverage universes. The exact hall allocation should be checked through the official digital floor plan and programme before arrival.

Full food & drink programme

Food and beverage programming at Wine Paris extends beyond simple refreshments. The show places wine and gastronomy together through restaurant concepts, food-and-wine pairings, producer presentations, tastings and culinary demonstrations.

The official catering information highlights a varied gastronomic offer throughout the exhibition centre, including restaurants, casual food options, pastries, coffee and dishes inspired by wine-producing regions such as Alsace, Bordeaux and Corsica.

Wine Paris also provides opportunities for exhibitors to create restaurant concepts connected to their regional or national identity. The official exhibitor services describe signature restaurant opportunities in which an exhibitor can work with a chef to develop a menu reflecting the flavours of its region or country.

The wider programme can include food-and-wine pairing sessions, cooking demonstrations and chef-led presentations. Previous programming has featured chefs working with sommeliers to demonstrate how particular wines interact with dishes and ingredients.

Because the detailed 2027 culinary programme can continue to develop closer to the exhibition, visitors should use the official Academy and event programme to identify individual cooking shows, restaurant concepts and food-focused sessions once the complete schedule is published.

Featured foods & specialties

Food at Wine Paris is primarily designed to complement beverage discovery rather than function as a standalone food festival. Regional French cuisine is naturally prominent, with food-growing and wine-producing territories represented through dishes, ingredients and pairing concepts.

Expect culinary references to classic French specialities, regional cheeses, seafood, charcuterie, breads, pastries and dishes designed to demonstrate the relationship between food and wine. International exhibitors can also bring regional culinary traditions that help explain their wine styles and drinking culture.

Some of the most interesting food experiences are likely to be pairing-led. A crisp white wine can be presented alongside seafood, while fuller reds may be matched with meat, charcuterie or mature cheeses. Sweet wines and fortified beverages can also be used in pairings involving desserts or other confectionery.

Previous Wine Paris programming demonstrates how food can become part of technical education. One example featured a cooking show based around Touraine wines and Loire fish, with a chef and master sommelier demonstrating recipes and wine pairings.

This approach makes the food programme particularly useful for restaurant buyers, sommeliers, chefs and hospitality professionals who want practical ideas that can be translated into wine lists and menus.

Wine, beer & beverage selection

Wine remains the central focus, with an exceptionally broad selection spanning French appellations, international wine regions, Champagne and sparkling wines, still wines, emerging producers and specialist categories.

The current 2027 marketplace already includes producers covering Champagne, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and other regional and varietal categories, alongside sustainable viticulture and different production approaches.

The selection is not limited to established French wine regions. Wine Paris provides an international sourcing environment where buyers can investigate products from different countries and production traditions. The organiser reports that international participation increased significantly in the previous edition, with international exhibitors accounting for a larger share of the show.

The wider event also includes Be Spirits Paris, dedicated to spirits, beers, ciders, sake, RTDs and mixology. The Other Sip Paris focuses on no- and low-alcohol beverages, including dealcoholised wines, alcohol-free beer and botanical alternatives.

This makes the event relevant to buyers building modern beverage portfolios rather than traditional wine selections alone.

Tastings, cooking demos & workshops

Tastings are among the most important parts of Wine Paris. Visitors can sample products directly at producer stands while discussing production methods, grape varieties, terroir, vintages, distribution opportunities and commercial positioning with representatives.

The Academy adds a more structured educational layer through masterclasses, conferences and themed tastings. The programme is aimed at professionals who want to develop their technical knowledge while also understanding wider industry developments.

Masterclasses can focus on individual appellations, countries, grape varieties, production techniques, market trends or particular beverage categories. Previous sessions have included regional wine tastings and premium Italian wine presentations, demonstrating the variety of educational formats available.

Cooking demonstrations can provide another way to understand pairing. Earlier programming has included chef-led demonstrations where dishes were prepared specifically to complement wines, allowing visitors to assess both the culinary and sensory aspects of a pairing.

Some specialist sessions may require registration because seating can be limited. Visitors should therefore build their itinerary around the official Academy schedule rather than assuming every session operates on a first-come basis.

Ticket types & entry options

Wine Paris visitor admission is structured around professional visitor registration. The official website currently lists several visitor badge price levels, depending on when the badge is purchased.

• Early-bird visitor badge: approximately $40
• Standard visitor badge: approximately $91
• Late-bird visitor badge: approximately $108
• During-event online badge: approximately $137

These dollar figures are converted from the organiser’s published prices using the ECB reference rate of €1 = $1.1378 on 28 September 2026 and rounded to the nearest dollar. Actual card charges can vary with exchange rates and payment-provider fees.

The published registration periods are different for each ticket category, so visitors should register as early as possible if they want access to the lowest published visitor rate. The official registration system is the appropriate place to confirm eligibility and final checkout details.

VIP & premium experiences

Wine Paris provides premium experiences primarily through its professional Club and Hosted Buyer programmes rather than a conventional consumer VIP ticket.

The Club programme is aimed at high-level wine and spirits buyers who meet the organiser’s eligibility criteria. Club members receive free admission, early access, priority services and access to the Lounge, along with other professional benefits.

The Lounge provides a dedicated environment for networking and professional meetings, while additional services can include luggage drop-off, cloakroom facilities, workspace and access to meeting rooms subject to availability.

Selected Hosted Buyers can receive additional benefits, including transportation and hotel accommodation subject to the programme’s conditions. These opportunities are not presented as a general public VIP ticket and are instead connected with the organiser’s buyer-selection process.

Event rules

Wine Paris is fundamentally a professional trade exhibition. The organiser’s participation conditions describe it as an event dedicated to beverage producers and distributors, including businesses working with wine, spirits, cider, beer and other beverages.

Visitors should therefore make sure their registration information accurately reflects their professional status and role. The event’s professional focus means that business cards, company information and a clear purchasing or industry objective can be useful when meeting exhibitors.

Important practical rules include:

• Professional registration: Visitor access is organised through an official badge-registration process.
• Identity and security: Visitors should carry their valid badge and any identification requested at entry.
• Tasting responsibly: Alcoholic tastings should be approached professionally and responsibly.
• Session registration: Some Academy or specialist tastings may require advance registration.
• Exhibition etiquette: Follow exhibitor instructions and venue security requirements.
• Business information: Buyers should prepare company and purchasing details when seeking commercial relationships.
• Programme changes: Session times, halls and individual activities can change, so check the official programme before attending.

The organiser can also impose specific access conditions for specialist spaces and professional services, so the latest visitor information should always take precedence over third-party event descriptions.

How to get there

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is in the 15th arrondissement and is one of the easiest major exhibition venues in Paris to reach by public transport.

The most direct metro option is Line 12 to Porte de Versailles. The station provides access to the exhibition complex, with Exit 1 serving Pavilions 2–7 and Exit 2 serving Pavilion 1.

Tram T2 and T3a both serve the Porte de Versailles – Parc des Expositions stop. Bus routes also serve the complex, including Lines 80 and 39.

For visitors arriving by bicycle, a Vélib’ station is available on Avenue Ernest Renan. The venue itself encourages sustainable transport options as part of its mobility approach.

Visitors arriving from Paris airports can combine airport rail or metro services with the city’s metro and tram network. Because airport routes can change, checking the current RATP journey planner before travelling is recommended.

Public transport & parking

Public transport is generally the most practical way to reach Wine Paris because the venue has direct metro and tram connections.

• Metro: Line 12, Porte de Versailles
• Tram: T2 and T3a, Porte de Versailles – Parc des Expositions
• Bus: Lines 80 and 39
• Bicycle: Vélib’ station on Avenue Ernest Renan
• Car: Access via the Paris ring road toward Porte de Versailles
• Parking: On-site parking options include P6, P7 and other venue parking areas depending on the event setup.

Parking availability and access can depend on the exhibition configuration, so drivers should check current venue information before setting out. The official Paris visitor information also recommends using the Porte de Versailles / Parc des Expositions exit from the périphérique.

For most visitors staying centrally in Paris, public transportation avoids traffic and parking issues and provides a straightforward connection to the exhibition centre.

Accommodation areas

Visitors attending Wine Paris have a wide choice of accommodation because the venue is within Paris rather than outside the metropolitan area.

Porte de Versailles and 15th arrondissement: This is the most convenient area for visitors who want to minimise travel to the exhibition centre. Hotels around Porte de Versailles can provide easy access to the halls by walking, metro or tram.

Montparnasse: A useful choice for business travellers who want strong rail and metro connections combined with restaurants and evening options. The area also provides convenient access to Line 12.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés and central Paris: Suitable for visitors who want to combine the trade show with restaurants, wine bars, cultural attractions and central Paris sightseeing.

Eiffel Tower and Invalides area: This area provides a balance between proximity to the exhibition venue and access to major Paris attractions.

Issy-les-Moulineaux: Located just outside central Paris, Issy can be practical for visitors who prefer a quieter business district while remaining close to Porte de Versailles by tram or metro.

For international visitors, booking accommodation close to a reliable metro connection is often more useful than choosing a hotel solely by straight-line distance from the venue.

Food & drink highlights

The gastronomic side of Wine Paris is closely connected to its professional beverage focus. Visitors can use food experiences to understand how wines perform with different cuisines and ingredients rather than treating tastings as isolated product sampling.

Regional French flavours are particularly relevant. Wine-growing territories represented at the show can use local dishes and ingredients to communicate their culinary identity, while international producers can demonstrate their wines alongside foods associated with their own markets.

Cheese, charcuterie, seafood, fish, regional specialities and pastries are natural components of French wine pairing. Chocolate and other sweet foods can also appear in spirit-focused sessions, as demonstrated by previous cognac pairing programmes.

The event’s catering service also gives visitors practical options for taking a break between meetings and tastings. The organiser highlights both refined restaurant experiences and more casual food options within the exhibition centre.

Outside the venue, Wine Paris also promotes The OFF, a curated guide to restaurants, wine bars, cocktail bars and wine merchants across Paris. This provides visitors with opportunities to continue exploring the city’s wine and gastronomy scene after leaving the exhibition.

Best days to attend

The best day depends on the purpose of your visit.

For business meetings: The opening part of the event can be useful for buyers who want to begin discussions early and follow a structured meeting schedule.

For tastings: A full day gives visitors more flexibility to combine exhibitor tastings with Academy sessions, masterclasses and specialist presentations.

For education: Choose the day that contains the Academy sessions most relevant to your professional interests. The programme can include different subjects and tasting formats across the exhibition.

For networking: A full-day visit provides more opportunities to meet producers, distributors, importers, sommeliers and other professionals.

For efficient sourcing: Prepare an exhibitor shortlist in advance. The official digital catalogue can help identify companies and products before arriving, making it easier to organise meetings and avoid spending the entire visit searching randomly through the halls.

Visitors with limited time may benefit from prioritising their target exhibitors and booking meetings ahead of arrival rather than attempting to cover the entire exhibition.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition demonstrated the scale and international character that Wine Paris has developed. The organiser reported 63,541 professional visitors and 6,537 exhibitors and operators from 169 countries across the wider event environment.

International participation also continued to grow, with the organiser reporting that the international exhibitor share increased from 45% to 51% compared with the preceding edition. This reflects the increasingly international role of the Paris show as a meeting point for wine-producing regions, buyers and distributors.

The Academy was another major feature. Its programme brought together masterclasses, conferences, tastings and expert-led sessions covering subjects ranging from wine production and sustainability to changing consumer behaviour and international markets.

Food and beverage pairings also featured strongly. Cooking demonstrations connected chefs with sommeliers, while specialist sessions explored combinations such as fish with Loire wines and cognac with chocolate, cheese and sweet foods.

The wider event format also gave increasing visibility to no- and low-alcohol beverages, spirits, beer, cider, sake, RTDs and mixology through its complementary specialist areas.

Another important development was the focus on younger producers through La Nouvelle Vague, giving emerging brands a dedicated platform for commercial discovery and distributor relationships.

Official tickets

Official visitor registration is available through the Wine Paris website. The organiser currently lists early-bird, standard, late-bird and during-event visitor badge options, with the final registration process determining eligibility and access.

Wine Paris official website and visitor registration (https://wineparis.com/)

Visitors should use the official registration system rather than relying on unofficial ticket sellers because Wine Paris is a professional trade event and visitor credentials are linked to its registration process.

The official website also provides access to the exhibitor catalogue, Academy programme, floor plan and professional preparation tools, allowing attendees to build a more organised visit before arriving at the exhibition centre.