Congress
Venue
The Palais des Congrès de Paris, established in 1974, is an iconic venue in the heart of the capital. Spanning 32,000 square metres, it offers a modern and technologically advanced setting for events of all sizes, from conferences to exhibitions. Situated near the Champs-Elysées, it is easily accessible and serves as a strategic meeting point for professionals from around the world.
On this page, you will find our recommended public transport options for accessing the Palais des Congrès de Paris:
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The WCVAA Congress 2025 will be held from the 16th to to 19th of September 2025 at :
Palais des Congrès de Paris
2 Place de la Porte Maillot, 75017 Paris
METRO
Line 1 – Station: Porte Maillot
(Direct access from central Paris, including Châtelet, Gare de Lyon, etc.)
BUS
Several lines serve Porte Maillot – Palais des Congrès, including:
Lines 73, 82, 244, and PC (Petite Ceinture)
RER
RER C – Station: Neuilly – Porte Maillot
PARIS STATIONS
The venue is easily accessible from all major Paris train stations:
- Gare de Lyon (direct via Metro Line 1)
- Gare Saint-Lazare (bus or Metro Line 14 + Line 1)
- Gare Montparnasse
- Gare du Nord / Gare de l’Est (via Metro Line 4 + Line 1 or RER connections)
- Gare d’Austerlitz
AIRPORTS
- Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) – Approx. 45 minutes by Orlyval + RER B + RER C or Metro
- Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) – Approx. 1 hour by RER B + RER C or Metro
