Convention centres — Paris & Île-de-France
CNIT Forest
CNIT Forest occupies the landmark CNIT building at La Défense, reopened by Viparis after renovation as a conference and event venue. The 'Forest' name refers to its underground canopy-like structure at the heart of Europe's largest business district.
- Destination
- Paris & Île-de-France
- District
- La Défense (Puteaux)
- Max. capacity
- 1,175 pax
CNIT Forest occupies the landmark CNIT building at La Défense, reopened by Viparis after renovation as a conference and event venue. The 'Forest' name refers to its underground canopy-like structure at the heart of Europe's largest business district.
The Paris La Défense destination lists about 20,000 m² of modular space over four levels, two auditoriums seating 740 to 1,175, and a series of meeting and conference rooms; figures for room count and reception capacity differ between sources, so confirm the configuration of your layout with Viparis.
Its value is proximity: a central, well-connected venue for corporate conventions, product launches and shareholder events, with headquarters and business hotels within walking distance.
Access
Directly above La Défense station: metro line 1, RER A, Transilien lines L and U and tramway T2. Central Paris (Étoile) is about 10 minutes by RER A or metro; Roissy–Charles de Gaulle is roughly 45 minutes by car.
2 hotels
MICE and business hotels nearby
| Hotel | Category | Access | Rooms | Max. capacity (theatre) | Indicative budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman Paris La Défense | Business, Conference | A few minutes on foot across the La Défense esplanade | 382 | 190 | €€€ |
| Novotel Paris La Défense Esplanade | Business, Conference | Same district, on the Esplanade | 280 | — | €€ |
