In the heart of winter, Paris comes alive with runway shows. In January 2026, the capital hosts two key events: Men’s Fashion Week (20–25 Jan) followed by Haute Couture (26–29 Jan) (FHCM calendars). For a stay that keeps you close to the action while still enjoying a true cocoon, the Hôtel R de Paris is the perfect base in the 9th arrondissement.

Where do the shows take place? What you need to know (and what’s public)

Exact show locations (addresses, entry points, times) are generally not public: they are shared with accredited guests and invited professionals. For the official dates, time slots and formats (runway show, presentation, digital, livestream), check the FHCM calendar.

However, one specific venue is public: the SPHERE session at the Palais de Tokyo (13 avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris), usually held during Men’s Fashion Week. It’s a great “entry point” to experience Fashion Week differently, with a showroom vibe and emerging designers to discover.

Key dates to remember

Men’s Fashion: 20 to 25 January 2026. Haute Couture: 26 to 29 January 2026. Keep some buffer time in your schedule: during Fashion Week, travel times and crowds can easily stretch your day.

How to enjoy Fashion Week without an invitation

Most shows are invitation-only, but the Fashion Week experience is not limited to the runway. You can follow the calendars, watch livestreams, visit public showrooms (such as SPHERE), explore concept stores and exhibitions, and simply soak up the unique “fashion” atmosphere around Opéra and the grands boulevards.

Smart January timing: cold weather, short days, traffic

In winter, it pays to plan “by areas” rather than zig-zagging across Paris. Staying in the 9th gives you a central base (Opéra, Saint-Lazare, Haussmann) to optimize routes and get back quickly for a break. You’ll find a selection of useful addresses around the hotel in our digital concierge.

Why stay at Hôtel R de Paris during Fashion Week

  • A central base: near Saint-Lazare / Opéra, ideal to move around Paris and return easily to a calm setting.
  • Charming comfort: perfect to drop off your book, change, breathe, and head out again without losing time.
  • A true breather: a wellness interlude in our Fitness Area (sauna/hammam) to recover between intense days.

Getting around from Hôtel R de Paris

To the Palais de Tokyo (SPHERE): generally allow 20 to 35 minutes door-to-door depending on the time. The simplest route combines metro + walking (e.g., transfer to line 9, then a few minutes on foot). Alternatively, a taxi/VTC can be comfortable in the evening, with timing highly variable depending on traffic.

For other events, the principle is the same: check the zone, anticipate travel time, and avoid crossing the whole city during peak hours. And after the highlights, nothing beats the pleasure of returning to the refined calm of a boutique hotel in the heart of the 9th.