Eurosatory 2026: where to stay in Paris during the world defence exhibition
Categories : Do it in Paris, published on : 5/11/26
From 15 to 19 June 2026, Eurosatory 2026 brings together the international defence and security community at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. More than 2,000 exhibitors, official delegations from over 90 countries and tens of thousands of professional visitors gather around the world's leading exhibition for the land and air-land sectors. For attendees travelling to this major event, the choice of a well-located hotel largely shapes the quality of the stay. Hôtel Le Marianne, a 4-star property in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, offers a setting suited to the demands of an intensive professional trip.
Eurosatory 2026: the global meeting for defence and security
Organised every two years by COGES Events, a subsidiary of GICAT, Eurosatory is the only exhibition covering the full scope of the land and air-land defence and security sectors. The 2024 edition gathered 2,032 exhibitors from 61 countries, 334 official delegations from 93 countries and more than 43,000 professional visitors. The 2026 edition will be open from Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., across halls 4, 5a, 5b and 6 of the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre.
Strategic themes of the 2026 edition
The 2026 edition of Eurosatory is structured around several key themes for contemporary defence and security. Multi-domain superiority covers cyber, space and artificial intelligence challenges within the broader digital transformation of armed forces. Long-range combat, ground manoeuvre and aeromobility address the tactical evolutions driven by drones, robotics and new forms of manoeuvre. Global security and crisis management broaden the scope to civilian, health and environmental risks. Industrial resilience and the war economy reflect a strategic rethinking of supply chains and the production capacity of states.
An exhibition area extended to over 185,000 m²
The 2026 edition marks an important milestone with the opening of Hall 4, following the completion of Hall 5B in 2024. The exhibition area will exceed 185,000 m², spread across four halls of the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. This extension reflects the current momentum of the sector and the growing demand from industry players for large-scale presentation spaces, within a context of global rearmament. The exhibition positions itself as the leading business platform for the industry on an international scale.
Live demonstrations and innovations on the ground
Eurosatory stands out for its large-scale demonstration programme. The dedicated area has been redesigned for 2026 to reflect the reality of modern operations as closely as possible, with setups recreating trench combat, 3D manoeuvres with drones and close-quarters combat. These full-scale presentations allow visitors to see in real conditions the equipment and tactics on display elsewhere at the show. A helicopter area completes the layout. For the 2024 edition, more than 450 international speakers and 120 conferences supported the discussions alongside the live demonstrations.
Speakers and international delegations
The 2026 programme brings together leading political and military figures. Catherine Vautrin, Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, Patrick Pailloux, French Defence Procurement Director, and Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space, are among the expected speakers. The Lithuanian Minister of Defence Robertas Kaunas and the Latvian Minister of Defence Andris Sprūds will also take part in the event. General Pierre Schill, Chief of Staff of the French Army, along with several senior European military officials, will speak alongside representatives from Frontex and Interpol.
A Paris address designed for business travel
At 11 rue Paul Baudry, Hôtel Le Marianne sits on a quiet street in the 8th arrondissement, a short walk from the Champs-Élysées and Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The 4-star property features 31 rooms in four categories, from the Classic Room to the Family Room. All rooms include air conditioning and, depending on the category, look onto the inner planted patio or onto rue Paul Baudry, with an optional balcony.
The hotel's services are tailored to the expectations of business travellers. Room service runs from 12 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., a useful option after a long day at the exhibition or a late dinner. The honesty bar remains open until 2 a.m., allowing for informal conversations to continue at the end of the day. A fitness room and a hammam available for private booking complete the offer, while the 24-hour concierge takes care of specific requests. Secure parking can be reserved in advance for the full length of the stay. The property is also accessible to guests with reduced mobility and provides complimentary wifi throughout.
Reaching the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre
The journey between the hotel and Villepinte can be made in several ways. The most direct option by public transport is to take the RER B and get off at the Parc des Expositions station, located right next to the halls. From the 8th arrondissement, transfers to the RER B can be made at Châtelet-Les Halles or Gare du Nord, both reachable via metro lines 1 and 9 that serve the area around the hotel.
For visitors travelling by car, the journey via the northern ring road usually takes between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the peak hours specific to exhibition days. The hotel's parking allows guests to leave their vehicle on site and use public transport during the week. Visitors arriving directly at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport can also use the free shuttle service set up by the exhibition between terminals 2C and 2F and the Parc des Expositions, before returning to the hotel in the evening.
The 8th arrondissement: business district and venues for professional evenings
The 8th arrondissement provides a setting well suited to an international professional audience. The district is home to numerous embassies, corporate headquarters and institutions, along with a dense and varied dining scene. Historic brasseries, fine-dining restaurants and contemporary venues are concentrated around the Triangle d'Or, Avenue Montaigne and Faubourg Saint-Honoré. The hotel's concierge can guide visitors towards venues suited to a team dinner or a meeting with partners.
For visitors wishing to extend their stay, the district also serves as a base for exploring Paris. The Arc de Triomphe is a few minutes' walk away, and the Champs-Élysées lead to Place de la Concorde, the Grand Palais and the Tuileries. The Louvre, Avenue de l'Opéra and the banks of the Seine are quickly accessible by metro or taxi.
Planning your stay for Eurosatory 2026
Eurosatory 2026 mobilises an international audience over a busy week of exhibitions, conferences and professional meetings. Hôtel Le Marianne offers a quiet and well-connected base, matching the expectations of visitors attending the exhibition. Bookings should be made in advance, as hotel demand remains high across all dates of the event.