Rétromobile Paris

Rétromobile has opened the European classic car year from Porte de Versailles since 1976, traditionally the first major historic vehicle show on the calendar. More than fifty years on, it remains the reference point against which the other winter shows are measured, drawing well over 100,000 visitors across five days each February.

The floor divides roughly between display and trade. The exhibition side gathers manufacturer heritage collections, club stands, and thematic presentations that change from edition to edition, the 2027 show being the 51st. The trade side runs in parallel: over 600 exhibitors covering dealers, restorers, parts specialists and automobilia traders, spread across pavilions 4 and 7.

Gooding Christie's is the official auction house, having taken the role from Artcurial in 2026, with its sale running during the show week. The lots typically centre on high-value marques such as Ferrari, Bugatti and Talbot-Lago, drawing serious buyers who build the fair visit around the auction schedule. The Art Gallery section adds around 60 international artists working in automotive subjects, a secondary programme beyond the cars themselves.

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles sits on the southern edge of the city, reached directly by metro line 12 or the T2 tram. The 15th arrondissement around the venue is dense with accommodation, and central Paris is close enough that most people fold the show into a few days in the city rather than a drive.