PRACTICAL INFO
Welcome to the “Practical Info” page dedicated to the World Butcher’s Challenge Paris 2025, the must-attend global event celebrating the talent and expertise of butchers from all over the world. To make your experience as exceptional as our competition, here’s all the information you’ll need.
WHEN ?
March the 30th to 31st of 2025
WHERE ?
at Paris, Porte de Versailles Exhibition Center – Pavillon 6
PARKING
Visitor parking will be in parking lot P6.
ACCESS
Visitor access will be via the entrance to Pavilion 6 via Gate A2 of the Porte de Versailles and via the Avenue de la Porte de la Plaine footbridge.
A cash dispenser will be available at the Parc des Expositions. However, we strongly advise you to withdraw cash before the event.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
VEHICLES
From freeways A1, A4, A6, A10, A15 :
Take direction Paris
Access via the western ring road
From A3, A13, A14 :
Take direction Paris
Access via the South ring road
From the Paris ring road: Porte de Versailles exit.
Parking
P1 > 2 rue d’Oradour-sur-Glane, Paris + Free Shuttle to the entrance
P6 > Access Place des Insurgés de Varsovie, Paris
VIP Access Avenue de la Porte de la Plaine, Paris
P7 > Rue Marcel Yol, 92170 Vanves
AIRCRAFT
From Roissy Charles de Gaulle:
1- Get on at: CDG Airport – Terminal 2 RER B
2- To: Towards Massy – Palaiseau
3- Get off at: Saint-Michel Notre-Dame
4- Get on at: Saint-Michel Towards: Towards Bagneux – Lucie Aubrac M4
5- Get off at: Montparnasse-Bienvenue
6- Destination: Towards Town Hall of Issy M12
7- Get off at: Porte de Versailles
From Orly:
1- METRO 14 then TRAMWAY T3a.
2- Orly Airport, 91550 Paray-Vieille-Poste
3- Get off at: Maison Blanche
4- Go up to: Porte d’Italie Toward: Towards Pont du Garigliano – Hôpital Européen G. Pompidou Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris
Possibility of booking a transfer vehicle from/to Airport-Trains and Porte de Versailles – hotels
THE CITY OF LIGHT
Exclusive rates to WBC
Two airports serve Paris, Charles de Gaule and Orly, between 1 and 3 hours from the various European capitals, and it’s also possible to come from all the other capitals in the world (direct flights or 1 stopover maximum).
Thanks to our partner SNCF Voyageurs (Eurostar, Lyria, …), benefit from preferential rates for your visit to the show. Come from any capital in just a few hours with our privileged partner.
DISABLED ACCESS
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles makes it easier for people with reduced mobility to get around.
Download the map below.
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We support you
Free concierge service
BLS EVASIONS BY EKYPAGE is pleased to offer you a complimentary concierge service before and during the show.
Take the hassle out of everyday life, optimize your time and focus on The Event!
Meet your concierge at the show’s General Commissariat
- Restaurant and hotel advice and reservations
- Advice and organization of customer events
- Modifications and reservations of transport tickets (plane, train…)
- Booking taxis and chauffeur-driven cars
- Dry cleaning service, stand pick-up and delivery
- Translators, interpreters
- Last minute office supplies…
Non-exhaustive list: all requests will be studied and processed as quickly as possible.
Contact us: contact@bls-evasions.com
The City of Light
Paris, City of Light
Discover the City of Light, a magnificent setting for the World Butcher’s Challenge 2025. Immerse yourself in the history, art and culture of Paris. Explore iconic monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of Paris while taking part in this top international competition.
Paris, ses monuments emblématiques, son dynamisme culturel, ses plaisirs gastronomiques, son art de vivre à la française…
La capitale aux multiples facettes n’a pas fini de vous surprendre ! Retrouvez les 10 raisons qui feront de Paris le lieu idéal de votre séjour, juste après les JO de 2024 qui, nous l’espérons, sauront garder dans chacun d’entre vous, l’esprit olympique du WBC.
Paris, its emblematic monuments, its cultural dynamism, its gastronomic delights, its French art de vivre…
The multi-faceted capital never ceases to surprise! Here are 10 reasons why Paris is the ideal place to stay, just after the 2024 Olympics, which we hope will keep the WBC Olympic spirit alive in all of you.
Paris is magic !
A connected city,
A rich and varied range of accommodation,
An attractive city,
A thousand places to stay,
A unique culinary experience,
A vibrant cultural scene,
Parisian nightlife,
Paris, capital of innovation,
A sustainable city,
Get ready
What you need to know
-In Paris, French is spoken and English is generally well understood
-The currency is the euro (€)
-Paris is in the GMT + 1 time zone
-The electricity network has adopted the European standard of 230 V, with a frequency of 50 Hz
-Tap water is safe to drink
-Wi-Fi is widespread
-Banks are generally open from Monday to Friday; ATMs operate 24 hours a day
-Shops are open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (on average); several Parisian districts remain open on Sundays.
-Tipping is appreciated but not compulsory.
Ticketing
Attend the competition.
Transport Practical information
Plan your visit; Transport access...
Accommodation in Paris
The different types of accommodation in Paris.
Excursions
Make the most of your stay to discover Paris.
Where to EAT in Paris during your stay!!!
Where to sit?
Even in very busy establishments, Parisians always do their best to get a quiet table. And at the slightest ray of sunshine, the rule is to rush to the terrace, even if it’s only 13 degrees outside. It’s up to you!
Note that the restaurant dining rooms are non-smoking areas, but the terraces are often invaded by smokers. Avoid them if you’re allergic to cigarettes!
What to wear
It’s true that you don’t dress the same to eat in a bistro as you would in a Michelin-starred restaurant. But either way, keep it simple. Parisian chic combines elegance, comfort and discretion.
How do you choose your wine?
In Paris, people like to show off their wine knowledge! Make sure you use the right vocabulary when talking to the sommelier: a white that’s “lively and dry” or “fruity and mellow”, a red that’s “powerful and sunny” or “light and sweet”… Don’t worry, if you don’t know much about wine, you can always ask for advice.
At what time of day?
In Paris, you can eat at any time… but not everywhere. Each restaurant has its own habits and opening hours. It’s best to make a reservation and/or go to a popular restaurant before 8pm if you hope to find a seat. Beware: after 10.30pm, many restaurants close their kitchens! You will always find a restaurant open in the middle of the night, but the choice will be more limited. If you prefer to dine early, some restaurants offer continuous service, so they are open before 7pm.
Are any services free?
You can ask for a jar of water in the restaurant, although the waiter will first offer you mineral, still or sparkling water. The jar of tap water is of course free, and once it’s empty you can even ask for another! In France, cutlery and bread are also served free of charge. The same applies to the amuse-bouches offered at the start of the meal by some restaurants.
THE CITY OF LIGHT
Weather and climate in Paris
Spring is the season when Paris seems reborn, with its avenues hemmed in soft green and its trees in bloom. The days grow longer, as do museum opening hours, and the high season is already underway. There’s an air of holiday in the air and the scent of candyfloss fills the aisles of the Foire du Trône. The gardens and banks of the Seine are being rediscovered by walkers, cyclists and rollerbladers.
| Average temperatures and rainfall |
Minimum | Maximum | Rainfall in mm |
| March | 5.3°C | 12.2°C | 47.6 |
| April | 7,3°C | 15.6°C | 51.8 |
The air in Paris has been constantly monitored since 1954, and since 1979 has been entrusted to AIRPARIF, an organisation approved by the Ministry of the Environment.
To find out more
Tax and duty free
Travellers whose usual place of residence is outside the European Union or a non-EU country are entitled to deduct VAT on goods purchased in France. The traveller concerned must be aged 16 or over and be in France for less than 6 months.