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Top 10 Largest Trade Fairs in France
The 10 largest trade fairs in France by expected visitors, from Sirha Lyon to Paris Packaging Week (2026-2027 editions). Visitor figures are estimates.
Looking for the biggest trade fairs in France? Below are the 10 largest upcoming fairs in France, ranked by expected visitors from the Brightfairs directory of more than 4,600 exhibitions. Each entry links to its full page with dates, venue and organiser details.
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Ranked by organiser-estimated visitors. How we ranked these ↓
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Food & Beverage
Number 1: Sirha Lyon 2027
- When
- 21–25 January 2027
- Where
- Lyon, France
- Expected visitors (estimate)
- about 260,000
Experience the forefront of food service and hospitality innovation at Sirha Lyon 2027! Next edition: 21 January 2027 to 25 January 2027 in Lyon, with about 260,000 visitors expected.
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Transport, Logistics & Mobility
Number 2: Parkopolis 2026
- When
- 24–26 November 2026
- Where
- Paris, France
- Expected visitors (estimate)
- about 66,000
Join the pivotal event for local governments and partners in Paris, shaping the future of community transitions. Next edition: 24 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 in Paris, with about 66,000 visitors expected.
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Energy & Environment
Number 3: Bepositive 2027
- When
- 23–25 March 2027
- Where
- Lyon, France
- Expected visitors (estimate)
- about 28,000
Connect with industry leaders and discover innovative solutions at Bepositive 2027 in Lyon, France. Next edition: 23 March 2027 to 25 March 2027 in Lyon, with about 28,000 visitors expected.
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Construction & Real Estate
Number 4: Simi Paris 2026
- When
- 8–10 December 2026
- Where
- Paris, France
- Expected visitors (estimate)
- about 26,000
Join the premier real estate investment event in Paris, where innovation meets opportunity! Next edition: 8 December 2026 to 10 December 2026 in Paris, with about 26,000 visitors expected.
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Food & Beverage
Number 5: Cfia Rennes 2027
- When
- 9–11 March 2027
- Where
- Rennes, France
- Expected visitors (estimate)
- about 24,000
Explore the future of food and beverage innovation at Cfia Rennes 2027! Next edition: 9 March 2027 to 11 March 2027 in Rennes, with about 24,000 visitors expected.
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Energy & Environment
Number 6: Energaïa 2026
- When
- 9–10 December 2026
- Where
- Montpellier, France
- Expected visitors (estimate)
- about 23,000
Join us at Energaïa 2026, France's leading renewable energy forum in Montpellier! Next edition: 9 December 2026 to 10 December 2026 in Montpellier, with about 23,000 visitors expected.
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Other / Specialty Trade Fairs
Number 7: Siprhô 2027
- When
- 8–10 February 2027
- Where
- Montpellier, France
- Expected visitors (estimate)
- about 22,000
Join Siprhô 2027 in Montpellier for groundbreaking innovations in hospitality, leisure, and food & beverage. Next edition: 8 February 2027 to 10 February 2027 in Montpellier, with about 22,000 visitors expected.
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Energy & Environment
Number 8: Carrefour Des Gestions Locales De L'eau 2027
- When
- 27–28 January 2027
- Where
- Rennes, France
- Expected visitors (estimate)
- about 19,000
Dive into the future of water management at Carrefour Des Gestions Locales De L'eau 2027! Next edition: 27 January 2027 to 28 January 2027 in Rennes, with about 19,000 visitors expected.
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Other / Specialty Trade Fairs
Number 9: Expoprotection 2026
- When
- 3–5 November 2026
- Where
- Paris, France
- Expected visitors (estimate)
- about 18,000
Join the forefront of risk prevention at Expoprotection 2026 in Paris, where innovation meets opportunity. Next edition: 3 November 2026 to 5 November 2026 in Paris, with about 18,000 visitors expected.
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Manufacturing & Engineering
Number 10: Paris Packaging Week 2027
- When
- 3–4 February 2027
- Where
- Paris, France
- Expected visitors (estimate)
- about 17,000
Discover the future of packaging at Paris Packaging Week 2027! Next edition: 3 February 2027 to 4 February 2027 in Paris, with about 17,000 visitors expected.
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How to choose between these fairs
Size is not the same as fit. A fair with a very large visitor count can be a poor match if only a small share of visitors buy what you sell.
- Check who attends. Some fairs are mainly for trade visitors, others open to the public on certain days, which raises the headline number.
- Book early. Stand space and hotels for the largest fairs go first, so start planning 6 to 12 months ahead.
- Consider smaller fairs. A focused fair with fewer, qualified buyers often beats a giant one. Browse all France exhibitions to compare, or use the exhibition matcher.