Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
Les Places d'Or 2026 is the leading trade show dedicated to luxury hotels and restaurants. Scheduled for November 23 to 25, 2026, at the prestigious Hôtel Le Meurice in Paris, this event brings together key players in the luxury hospitality sector.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore innovative packaging solutions and network with industry leaders. Les Places d'Or 2026 takes place in Paris, France.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Les Places d'Or 2026 takes place from November 23 to 25, 2026, at Hôtel Le Meurice, Paris.
- 2Scale and Focus: This exhibition showcases luxury hotels and restaurants, attracting industry professionals.
- 3Organiser: The event is organised by Les Places d'Or and Abis Communication.
- 4Entry: Registration details can be found on the official website.
Why visit
Les Places d'Or 2026 is the leading trade show dedicated to luxury hotels and restaurants.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Les Places d'Or 2026 provides brands with direct access to influential decision-makers in the luxury hotel and restaurant sectors. This exhibition showcases luxury hotels and restaurants, attracting industry professionals. Attendees include hotel and restaurant professionals, packaging designers, and luxury brand representatives.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Luxury hotel managers and owners
Restaurant operators and chefs
Packaging designers and manufacturers
Suppliers of luxury goods and services
Marketing professionals in the hospitality sector
Investors in luxury hospitality ventures
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Luxury hotel chains and boutique hotels
Fine dining restaurants and catering services
Packaging companies specializing in luxury products
Suppliers of high-end kitchen equipment
Interior design firms for hospitality
Technology providers for hotel management
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Luxury hotel furnishings and decor
High-end restaurant equipment and supplies
Innovative packaging solutions for luxury goods
Gourmet food and beverage products
Luxury linens and tableware
Sustainable packaging options for the hospitality industry
Location & Facilities
Venue
Hôtel Le Meurice
Paris, France
Facilities
Parking
Hôtel Le Meurice in Paris typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Hôtel Le Meurice in Paris typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Hôtel Le Meurice for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Who runs the show
Organisers
Les Places d'Or
Abis Communication
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Paris, France
Why it matters
On 2026-11-23 to 2026-11-25, Les Places d'Or 2026 in Paris covering Luxury hotel furnishings and decor, High-end restaurant equipment and supplies, Innovative packaging solutions for luxur gives food buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Sustainability in procurement
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Automation and labour efficiency
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Regional supply-chain resilience
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Hybrid engagement models
What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · EUR
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Charles de Gaulle
Main long-haul gateway. RER B to Châtelet-Les Halles then metro line 1 to Tuileries, or an official taxi at a flat fare of approximately EUR 56 to the Right Bank, where rue de Rivoli sits
approx. 30 km north-east of central Paris
to venue
45-60 min by road; approx. 50-60 min by RER B plus metro
by car
Paris Orly
Second gateway, now linked to central Paris by metro line 14 to Châtelet. Official taxi flat fare is approximately EUR 36 to the Left Bank and EUR 44 to the Right Bank
approx. 17 km south of central Paris
to venue
30-45 min by road; approx. 35-45 min by metro line 14 plus line 1
by car
Paris Beauvais
Used mainly by low-cost carriers. The official coach to Porte Maillot is the practical transfer (approximately EUR 17-20 single); a taxi is far more expensive and not recommended
approx. 85 km north of Paris
to venue
75-90 min by shuttle coach to Porte Maillot, then metro
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Hôtel La Tamise 4 étoiles Paris 1er - Esprit de France
4-star
Paris 1st arrondissement, 120 m from Hôtel Le Meurice120 m (2 min walk) to venueClosest 4-star to the venue and priced accordingly; breakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, parking, bar, room service, airport shuttle. Approximate late-November nightly band, confirm with the hotel.
Hôtel Le Stendhal Vendôme
4-star
Near Hôtel Le Meurice, ParisNear venue to venueEco-certified 4-star, excellent location; breakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi, paid parking, air conditioning, pet-friendly, bar, room service, airport shuttle. Approximate nightly band.
Meliá Paris Vendôme
4-star
Near Hôtel Le Meurice, Paris240 m (4 min walk) to venueLarger chain hotel with restaurant and bar; breakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, parking, room service, airport shuttle. Approximate nightly band.
Hotel Cambon
4-star
Near Hôtel Le Meurice, Paris250 m (4 min walk) to venueBoutique 4-star between Vendôme and the Tuileries; breakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, pet-friendly, parking, bar, room service, airport shuttle. Approximate nightly band.
Lion d'Or Paris Hotel & Suites
3-star
Near Hôtel Le Meurice, Paris270 m (5 min walk) to venue3-star with suites and kitchen-equipped rooms; breakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, pet-friendly, parking, restaurant, room service. Approximate nightly band.
Hôtel Ile de France Opéra
3-star
Near Hôtel Le Meurice, Paris640 m (10-15 min walk) to venueStraightforward 3-star on the Opéra side; breakfast, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, pet-friendly, restaurant, airport shuttle, kid-friendly. Approximate nightly band.
Hôtel Volney Opéra
3-star
Near Hôtel Le Meurice, ParisApprox. 700 m (10-15 min walk) to venueGood-value 3-star within walking distance of rue de Rivoli; confirm availability for the show dates, as small hotels sell out around the awards evening. Approximate nightly band.
Hôtel La Sanguine
2-star
Near Hôtel Le Meurice, Paris750 m (10 min walk) to venueSmoke-free budget option within walking distance; breakfast (paid), free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, parking. Approximate nightly band.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
RER train
Estimated costApprox. EUR 12-14 single (airport rail fare)
Best forCDG Airport (RER B) to Châtelet-Les Halles, then metro line 1 to Tuileries
RER B runs every 10-15 minutes; about 35 minutes to Châtelet, then two stops on line 1. Confirm the current airport fare at the ticket machines or on the Ile-de-France Mobilités app.
Metro
Estimated costApprox. EUR 11.50-13 single (Orly airport rail fare)
Best forOrly Airport (line 14) to Châtelet, then line 1 to Tuileries
Line 14 links Orly to central Paris in about 25 minutes; change at Châtelet for line 1. Airport rail tickets are priced above the standard metro fare.
Shuttle coach
Estimated costApprox. EUR 17-20 single coach ticket
Best forParis Beauvais (BVA) to Porte Maillot, then metro line 1 to Tuileries
The official Beauvais coach is the only sensible transfer from BVA; it takes 75-90 minutes depending on traffic, then allow another 15-20 minutes on metro line 1.
Taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR 56 flat fare to the Right Bank (EUR 65 to the Left Bank)
Best forCharles de Gaulle (CDG) to Hôtel Le Meurice
Official Paris taxis apply a fixed airport fare; rue de Rivoli is Right Bank. App-based rides vary with surge, so compare before booking. Journey 45-60 minutes in normal traffic.
Taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR 44 flat fare to the Right Bank (EUR 36 to the Left Bank)
Best forParis Orly (ORY) to Hôtel Le Meurice
Fixed airport fare applies from the official taxi rank; journey 30-45 minutes. Confirm you are in a metered official taxi before getting in.
Taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR 150-200 by taxi
Best forParis Beauvais (BVA) to Hôtel Le Meurice
A taxi from Beauvais is expensive and rarely the best choice; the shuttle coach plus metro is cheaper and often faster. Confirm any quoted price before departure.
Metro / bus
Estimated costApprox. EUR 2.50 per single ticket (contactless or Ticket t+)
Best forSingle journeys within central Paris (Tuileries, Concorde, Pyramides)
Line 1 stops at Tuileries, a 3-5 minute walk from Le Meurice; lines 8 and 12 serve Concorde, lines 7 and 14 serve Pyramides. Contactless bank cards work on RATP readers.
Bus
Estimated costApprox. EUR 2.50 single, same ticket pool as metro
Best forRATP bus along rue de Rivoli toward the Louvre and Marais
Useful for short hops when the metro involves long corridors; buses are slower in evening traffic but give a direct view of the Tuileries and Louvre stretch.
Weather
Late November in Paris is cool and often damp: expect roughly 4-7 C at night and 9-12 C by day, with occasional colder snaps near 0 C. November is one of the wetter months, typically delivering around 10-12 rain days across the month, mostly light drizzle or short showers rather than sustained downpours. Daylight is short, with sunset around 17:00, so plan venue visits and outdoor walks for the morning. Check a five-day forecast before packing; these are climatological bands, not a forecast for 23-25 November 2026.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
EU and EEA SIMs roam across France at no extra cost; UK, US and other non-EU visitors should buy an eSIM before departure or a prepaid French SIM (Orange, SFR, Bouygues, Free) at CDG or Orly on arrival, since airport and city shops stock them. Le Meurice provides guest Wi-Fi; the exhibition floors are inside a hotel, so ask the organiser in advance about Wi-Fi access and power for devices during the three days. Download offline maps, your registration QR code and the schedule before entering the building, as mobile signal in dense hotel interiors can be patchy.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Dress at a palace-hotel venue
Hôtel Le Meurice is a working palace hotel on rue de Rivoli, so the tone is polished. Business dress or smart casual works on the exhibition floor; the awards evening moves toward cocktail or formal, so pack one dark suit or equivalent.
Language on the floor
French is the first language of many exhibitors, and the organiser publishes both French and English pages. Technical conversations usually switch to English easily, but opening with a greeting in French is standard courtesy in this industry.
Meeting rhythm and lunch hours
Most conversations happen standing at a display plinth and run 10-20 minutes. French lunch service is roughly 12:30-14:00, and many nearby restaurants close between services, so book ahead if you want a seated working lunch near Tuileries or Vendôme.
Tipping and payments
Service is included by law in French restaurant bills, so tipping is a small round-up rather than a percentage. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere, including the venue and metro ticket machines.
Security and access
Palace hotels screen visitors and bags at the entrance. Keep your badge and photo ID with you, allow a few extra minutes at the first entry of the day, and expect airport-style checks if a minister or large delegation is in the building.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: CDG
Fly into Charles de Gaulle (CDG) where possible: it has the widest long-haul choice and the fastest rail link into central Paris via RER B to Châtelet-Les Halles, then metro line 1 to Tuileries. Compare Orly only if the fare difference is material - it is closer to the city and now connected by metro line 14 - and avoid Beauvais unless the saving is large, since the coach leg adds 75-90 minutes. Late November is shoulder season, so fares are moderate, but the US Thanksgiving week and any Monday departures push prices up; booking six to ten weeks ahead is usually the sweet spot. If you carry packaging samples, check the baggage allowance and keep prototypes in hand luggage to avoid customs delay.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Charles de Gaulle (CDG): 45-60 min by road; approx. 50-60 min by RER B plus metro; Paris Orly (ORY): 30-45 min by road; approx. 35-45 min by metro line 14 plus line 1; Paris Beauvais (BVA): 75-90 min by shuttle coach to Porte Maillot, then metro. Allow road or rail time to Hôtel Le Meurice; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Hôtel Le Meurice: Paris 1st arrondissement, 120 m from Hôtel Le Meurice: Hôtel La Tamise 4 étoiles Paris 1er - Esprit de France; Near Hôtel Le Meurice, Paris: Hôtel Le Stendhal Vendôme; Near Hôtel Le Meurice, Paris: Meliá Paris Vendôme.
Ride-hail: Uber, Bolt, G7 and Marcel are the usual ride-hailing options in Paris, and the G7 app also books metered official taxis. From Charles de Gaulle, official taxis charge a flat fare of approximately EUR 56 to the Right Bank (EUR 65 to the Left Bank); from Orly it is approximately EUR 44 to the Right Bank and EUR 36 to the Left Bank, and rue de Rivoli falls in the Right Bank band. App prices move with demand, so compare the app quote with the flat taxi fare before choosing. For short hops inside the 1st arrondissement, walking beats both, and drop-off on rue de Rivoli is restricted, so ask for a nearby side street if traffic is heavy.
Public transit: Tuileries on metro line 1 is the closest station to Hôtel Le Meurice at 228 rue de Rivoli, a 3-5 minute walk along the Tuileries garden side. Concorde (lines 1, 8 and 12) and Pyramides (lines 7 and 14) are also within 8-10 minutes. From CDG, RER B to Châtelet-Les Halles connects to line 1; from Orly, metro line 14 reaches Châtelet with the same change. A single journey inside central Paris costs approximately EUR 2.50 and contactless bank cards work at the gates, while airport rail journeys carry a higher flat fare of roughly EUR 12-14. Buy or top up a Navigo Easy card if you plan several journeys, and keep your ticket until you exit the system.
Parking: Central parking around the Tuileries and rue de Rivoli is scarce and costly. The nearest large facilities are the car parks serving the Carrousel du Louvre and the Q-Park sites around Rivoli and the Tuileries, typically around EUR 30-45 for a full day - check current tariffs and vehicle height limits before entering. Le Meurice offers valet or paid parking for hotel guests; day visitors should pre-book a nearby garage rather than circling the 1st arrondissement. Kerbside drop-off on rue de Rivoli is restricted, so allow time for the last 200 m on foot with samples or luggage.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: Late November (autumn)
Temperature: Approx. 4-7 C at night and 9-12 C by day, with occasional colder snaps toward 0 C. These are climatological bands for Paris in late November, not a forecast - check a five-day forecast before departure.
Seasonality: November is one of the wetter months in Paris, typically bringing around 10-12 rain days across the month, usually as light drizzle or short showers rather than all-day rain. Daylight is short, with sunset around 17:00, so schedule outdoor movement between the venue, the Tuileries and Vendôme for the morning or early afternoon.
Packing: Pack layers: fine knit, shirt, wool or technical coat and a scarf for the walk along rue de Rivoli. Bring a compact umbrella and shoes that handle wet pavement, plus one business-formal or cocktail outfit for the awards evening at Le Meurice. Comfortable shoes matter if you plan to walk the Louvre-Tuileries-Concorde axis between meetings, and a light bag helps on the crowded exhibition floor.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Les Places d'Or 2026 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
Confirm your visitor registration for 23-25 November 2026 on lesplacesdor.com and keep the confirmation on your phone for venue security.
T-2
Check the published schedule page for conference slots and the awards ceremony timing, then block those hours in your diary before booking return flights.
T-3
Book a hotel in the 1st arrondissement (Rivoli, Tuileries, Vendôme) so the venue is a 2-15 minute walk; choose a refundable rate until flights are ticketed.
T-4
Book flights into Charles de Gaulle (CDG) if possible; Beauvais adds a coach leg and roughly 85 km of road.
T-5
Download the Ile-de-France Mobilités app or enable contactless payment for metro line 1, RER B and airport fares.
T-6
Write a one-page brief per supplier you want to meet: material, format, MOQ, target cost, decoration and launch date.
T-7
Pull the packs in your current range that are due for redesign and bring physical samples or high-resolution photos on a tablet.
T-8
Shortlist which competition entries you want to see first, so you walk the floor with intent on the opening morning.
T-9
Prepare digital business cards and a LinkedIn QR code; exhibitors here are converters, glassmakers and designers, not retail staff.
T-10
Pack business daywear plus one formal outfit for the awards evening at Le Meurice.
T-11
Check Schengen entry rules for your nationality via France-Visas and carry a printed registration confirmation if you need a visa.
T-12
Save the venue address in French for taxi drivers: Hôtel Le Meurice, 228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris.
T-13
Confirm with the organiser whether you can bring sample cases onto the exhibition floor and where the cloakroom is.
T-14
Arrange travel insurance that covers trade fair cancellation and check the weather forecast three days before departure.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Hôtel Le Meurice
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Les Places d'Or 2026 registration concourse
Hôtel Le Meurice
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Hôtel Le Meurice
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights€190.00
- Per diem × 2€150.00
Estimated total€340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Les Places d'Or 2026 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Les Places d'Or 2026, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Luxury hotel furnishings and decor and High-end restaurant equipment and supplie solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Les Places d'Or 2026 in Paris.
Min. budget
$450.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Luxury hotel furnishings and decor and High-end restaurant equipment and supplie products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Paris show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
What is Les Places d'Or?
Les Places d'Or is a Paris event dedicated to luxury packaging. It combines a competition for packs entered by brands and their suppliers with a three-day exhibition of the entries and a professional programme, aimed at fragrance, cosmetics, wines and spirits, watchmaking, jewellery and gourmet food packaging.
When and where is the 2026 edition held?
23-25 November 2026 at Hôtel Le Meurice, 228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, in the 1st arrondissement between the Tuileries garden and Place Vendôme. The venue is a working palace hotel, so allow a few minutes for security screening on your first entry.
Who attends Les Places d'Or?
Brand packaging, sourcing and innovation managers from fragrance, beauty, spirits, watches, jewellery and premium food; design agency and structural design leads; and suppliers such as glassmakers, rigid box and case makers, printers and finishers, metal and closure manufacturers, and material producers.
Is the show open to the public or is it trade only?
It is a professional event built around brand and supplier relationships rather than a consumer show. Registration is handled through lesplacesdor.com, and the visitor criteria for the current edition are stated on the organiser's registration pages - check them before booking travel.
How do I register and is there an entry fee?
Registration runs online through lesplacesdor.com. The organiser sets the entry terms for each edition, so confirm the current visitor conditions and any fee on the official registration page rather than relying on what applied in previous years.
Can I enter my packaging in the competition?
Entries are submitted to the organiser ahead of the edition, with categories and submission requirements published on lesplacesdor.com. Entries are typically made jointly by the brand and the packaging supplier, so agree early who owns the submission and who supplies the physical sample.
What kinds of packaging are shown?
Glass flaconnage and jars, rigid boxes and coffrets, metal tins and cases, wooden and leather cases, labels and finishing, closures and pumps, refill formats, pouches and flexible packs, secondary and transport packaging, and point-of-sale display units.
Which materials and finishes can I compare on site?
Expect hot-foil stamping, blind embossing and debossing, screen printing, laser etching, soft-touch and matte lamination, metallisation, hand gainage in paper, fabric and leather, magnetic and ribbon closures, and a growing set of mono-material and recycled-content constructions.
How do I get to Hôtel Le Meurice?
Metro line 1 to Tuileries is the closest stop, roughly a 3-5 minute walk; Concorde (lines 1, 8 and 12) and Pyramides (lines 7 and 14) are also close. From Charles de Gaulle airport, RER B to Châtelet-Les Halles then line 1 works well, and an official taxi charges a flat fare of approximately EUR 56 to the Right Bank.
What language is used at the event?
French and English. The organiser publishes English pages and most exhibitors at this level work in English, but many suppliers are French companies, so a short greeting in French helps before you move into technical detail.
Is there a dress code?
Business dress for the show floor and the working sessions; the awards evening at Le Meurice is closer to cocktail or formal, so plan one dark suit or equivalent outfit for the trip.
Can I photograph the packaging on display?
Photograph your own entries freely. For other companies' prototypes, ask the exhibitor first - many packs are unreleased and photography is restricted to press or approved use.
Where should I stay near the venue?
The 1st arrondissement around rue de Rivoli, Tuileries and Place Vendôme is walkable to Le Meurice, with 4-star hotels a few hundred metres away and cheaper 2- and 3-star options within 10 minutes on foot. Late November is quieter than fashion season, but any awards night tightens the immediate area.
Which airport should I fly into?
Charles de Gaulle (CDG) is the most practical, about 25-30 km north-east with RER B and a flat-fare taxi into the centre. Paris Orly (ORY) is closer and now linked by metro line 14, while Paris Beauvais (BVA) is roughly 85 km north and requires a coach connection.
Glossary
- Gainage (case wrapping)
- The French term for wrapping a rigid box or case in paper, fabric, leather or a coated material, usually by hand at the luxury end. Gainage quality is judged on corner folds, seam alignment and how the material behaves over time, and it is one of the finishes most discussed at Les Places d'Or.
- Flaconnage
- Glass bottle making for perfume, cosmetics and spirits. Flaconnage suppliers at the show present moulds, neck finishes, thick-wall and heavy-base designs, decoration options such as screen printing, hot-foil and acid etching, and increasingly refillable formats.
- Rigid box / coffret
- A stiff, non-collapsing box board construction wrapped in printed or plain material, the standard format for fragrance, spirits and gifting sets. Buyers compare board grammage, wrap material, magnet or ribbon closure and the internal fitment that holds the product.
- Hot-foil stamping
- Transferring a metallic or pigment foil onto paper, board, leather or plastic with a heated die. On luxury packs it provides gold, silver, holographic or pigment effects, and the show floor is a useful place to compare foil adhesion on textured and recycled substrates.
- Embossing and debossing
- Raising (embossing) or recessing (debossing) a design with a matched male and female die, often combined with foil in one pass. Blind embossing - no foil or ink - is a common way to add tactility to uncoated and recycled boards.
- Soft-touch lamination
- A matte film or varnish that gives a velvet-like feel to cartons and cases. It reads as premium in the hand but is scrutinised for recyclability, so exhibitors increasingly pair it with mono-material or de-inking-friendly alternatives.
- Mono-material pack
- A pack built from a single material stream - all-PET, all-glass, all-paper - so it can be recycled without separation. It is a central design brief for French and EU brands responding to packaging waste rules.
- Refill / recharge
- A primary pack designed to be kept while the product is replaced by a refill pod, cartridge or pouch. Refill systems appear across fragrance, skincare and home fragrance and require precise engineering of the closure and the fitment.
- PCR content
- Post-consumer recycled material included in glass, plastic, board or metal. Brands now specify a percentage in the brief, and suppliers bring chain-of-custody evidence rather than a verbal claim.
- FSC / PEFC
- Forest certification schemes covering paper and board sourcing. Chain-of-custody certificates are commonly requested by French retailers before a pack is listed.
- PPWR
- The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, which sets recyclability, recycled-content and packaging-reduction requirements across the single market. It shapes the design briefs brought to Les Places d'Or, especially for over-packed gift sets.
- AGEC law and Triman
- France's anti-waste law for a circular economy (loi AGEC) drives sorting information on packs. The Triman logo plus the Info-tri sorting instructions must appear on most household packaging sold in France, so artwork shown at the show usually carries them.
- MOQ
- Minimum order quantity. At luxury packaging level MOQs are often quoted per reference and per material, and buyers use the show to test how low a converter will go for a launch before committing to a repeat order.
- PLV / POS display
- Point-of-sale display material (publicite sur le lieu de vente in French). Counter units, plinths and tester stands are usually shown alongside the pack because the retail presentation is part of the luxury brief.
- Dummy / prototype
- A non-saleable sample made to test construction, weight, print and finish before tooling. Hand dummies are what visitors actually handle at the show, so ask whether you are looking at a prototype or a production pack.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Les Places d'Or 2026 Paris 2026
- Les Places 2026
- Les Places Paris 2026
- Or Paris 2026
- Paris France
- Luxury hotel furnishings and decor
- High-end restaurant equipment and supplies
- Innovative packaging solutions for luxury goods
- Gourmet food and beverage products
Digital business cards for the show floor
Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.