Professional trade shows in Paris in October 2026: the month's B2B calendar

After the packed schedule of September, October keeps up the pace. The month brings together a varied selection of professional trade shows covering fashion, entrepreneurship, food and heritage-related crafts. Whether your stay in Paris lasts one day or a full week, these events are spread across four distinct weeks, making it possible to organise your appointments without overlap. From Hôtel R de Paris, a 4-star boutique hotel in the 9th arrondissement, the main venues are easy to reach from Saint-Lazare by public transport.

Première Classe — 2 to 5 October 2026

A key event for fashion accessories, Première Classe takes place twice a year in the Jardin des Tuileries during Paris Fashion Week Women. The show highlights designers in jewellery, shoes, leather goods, textile accessories and womenswear with a strong stylistic identity. It is B2B by nature — buyers, showrooms, press and creative directors attend to spot next season’s trends and connect with French and international brands.

• Dates: 2 to 5 October 2026
• Venue: Jardin des Tuileries, Paris 1st arrondissement
• Audience: trade only — buyers, brands, showrooms, fashion press
• Tip: October Fashion Week puts heavy pressure on Paris hotels, so book very early, especially as several fairs run in parallel
• Website: premiereclasse.com

Salon SME — 13 and 14 October 2026

Salon SME (Salon des Micro-Entreprises) is the annual meeting point for owners of small businesses, freelancers and entrepreneurs looking for practical solutions in funding, digital tools, commercial development, recruitment and legal matters. Over two dense days at the Palais des Congrès, the event combines talks, practical workshops and meetings with service providers and partners tailored to each business profile.

• Dates: 13 and 14 October 2026
• Venue: Palais des Congrès de Paris, 2 place de la Porte Maillot, 75017 Paris
• Audience: owners of small businesses, freelancers, company creators and buyers
• Access: metro line 1, Porte Maillot station — around 25 minutes from the hotel
• Tip: build your visit around the talks that matter most to you — the programme is dense and the temptation to try to do everything is real
• Website: salondesentrepreneurs.com

SIAL Paris — 17 to 21 October 2026

SIAL Paris is one of the world’s largest food industry trade shows. Over five days in Villepinte, it brings together producers, distributors, buyers, restaurateurs and large-scale retail professionals from more than 100 countries to focus on product innovation, food trends and export opportunities. For businesses in hospitality, food retail or food import-export, it is a strategic event not to miss.

• Dates: 17 to 21 October 2026
• Venue: Paris Nord Villepinte, Halls 1 to 8, 95400 Villepinte
• Audience: trade only — registration required with proof of professional activity
• From the hotel: RER B from Gare du Nord (after a connection from Saint-Lazare) to Parc des Expositions — allow 35 to 50 minutes door to door
• Tip: if you plan to cover several halls, set aside more than one day — the site spans over 200,000 m² and a full visit is impossible in half a day
• Website: sialparis.fr

International Heritage Fair — 29 October to 1 November 2026

Organised by Ateliers d’Art de France, the International Heritage Fair is France’s leading professional event dedicated to the restoration, preservation and enhancement of built and non-built heritage. More than 300 exhibitors from 40 crafts — stained-glass masters, stone cutters, textile restorers, art embroiderers and metalworkers — gather over four days at the Carrousel du Louvre. The 2026 theme is Heritage in lights. Talks, craft demonstrations, awards and meetings with specifiers and property owners form the core of the programme.

• Dates: 29 October to 1 November 2026
• Venue: Carrousel du Louvre, 99 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris
• Audience: trade and general public — heritage property owners, architects, restorers, enthusiasts and students
• Prices: around €14-16 online, €20 on site (indicative prices based on the 2025 edition)
• Access: metro lines 1 and 7, Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre station — around 20 minutes from the hotel
• Tip: buy your ticket online to get the lower price and avoid the queue at the entrance; the fair coincides with the All Saints’ holiday period and the end of the Salon du Chocolat, so Paris is particularly busy that weekend
• Website: patrimoineculturel.com

Planning your trip from start to finish

October combines Fashion Week, several trade fairs and the All Saints’ school holidays at the end of the month. Central Paris hotels run at a very high occupancy level from the first week onward. If your schedule includes one or more of these events, the right strategy is to book as early as possible and choose a central address that lets you move easily between venues. From the 9th arrondissement, Saint-Lazare is an 8-minute walk away for regional trains and major lines, while metro connections provide straightforward access to Villepinte, Porte Maillot and central Paris. The hotel’s early booking offer helps secure your stay at an advantageous rate. And to plan your evening logistics after a trade show, our guide to taxi apps lists the most practical options from the exhibition venues.