A 19th-century iron-and-glass hall in the Parc de la Villette, with 15,690 m² of indoor space and 4,970 m² under cover, modular for trade shows, conventions and brand events of 50 to 3,000 people.
| Address | Parc de la Villette, 211 avenue Jean-Jaurès, 75019 Paris |
| Operator | La Villette |
| Indoor space | 15,690 m², plus 4,970 m² of covered space |
| Full nave | 10,130 m² |
| Charlie Parker hall | 4,740 m² |
| Boris Vian auditorium | 290 seated and 100 standing |
| Event size | 50 to 3,000 people |
| Public transport | Porte de Pantin (metro 5), tram T3b |
| From Charles de Gaulle | RER B to Gare du Nord, then metro 5 to Porte de Pantin |
Source: La Villette events brochure, checked on 16 September 2026. Capacities by layout must be confirmed with the venue's events team.
The Grande Halle is one of the finest examples of 19th-century iron-and-glass architecture in Paris, a vast market hall turned into a cultural venue at the heart of the Parc de la Villette. For event organisers it offers something rare inside the city limits: a single, column-free nave of more than 10,000 m² that can be divided into halls of different sizes, with the open park around it.
Trade shows, product launches, conventions with an exhibition floor, company parties and brand experiences that need volume and architectural character rather than a formal congress setting. The nave can take a full exhibition layout, while the Charlie Parker hall and the 290-seat Boris Vian auditorium suit plenary sessions and presentations alongside it. For a seated plenary above a few thousand, the Paris Convention Centre is better equipped.
The hall sits in a public park that also hosts concerts, exhibitions and festivals, so check the La Villette calendar for your dates, and plan signage from Porte de Pantin station and the park entrances, because first-time visitors can find the site large. As with any large hall, confirm the power available per zone, heating or cooling for the season, and the delivery routes for trucks inside the park well before load-in.
La Villette lies in the north-east of Paris, away from the hotel districts where most international delegates stay. For a trade show or a convention spread over several days, plan shuttle coaches from the main partner hotels, or at least clear directions by metro, and set the opening time with the morning journey in mind. The park is also home to the Cité des sciences et de l'industrie and the Philharmonie de Paris, whose own events can bring large crowds to the area on the same evening, which is worth checking before a late finish.
For a central, heritage alternative, compare the Salles du Carrousel du Louvre, and see all options in our guide to Paris convention and conference centres.
La Villette presents the Grande Halle for events of 50 to 3,000 people, with 15,690 m² of indoor space, a full nave of 10,130 m² and the 4,740 m² Charlie Parker hall.
It is in the Parc de la Villette, 211 avenue Jean-Jaurès in the 19th arrondissement, next to Porte de Pantin metro station (line 5) and tram T3b.
Yes, the Boris Vian auditorium seats 290 people, with room for 100 more standing.