Parc Chanot

If you're visiting Marseille, you'll likely have the opportunity to visit Parc Chanot. Located in the eighth arrondissement just a few meters from the Orange Vélodrome stadium, this exhibition park is an essential part of Marseille's life. We'll introduce you to its history and the events and activities it hosts throughout the year in the south of France.

THE HISTORY OF PARC CHANOT

Initially, Parc Chanot was used by the military during World War I for maneuvers. Then, very quickly, the place was used to host multiple exhibitions, especially on the theme of colonies in the early 1900s. It also hosted attractions for a short period. It is named after the lawyer Amable Jean-Baptiste Chanot, who served as the mayor of Marseille three times in the early twentieth century.

ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE AT PARC CHANOT

The Parc Chanot venue covers 60,000 square meters of covered space and esplanade. Located in the heart of the city of Marseille, access is very well served by transport. If you have the ambition to organize a magnificent event in a perfectly adapted setting, this is the ideal place. Whether it's for a trade show, a congress, a conference, a corporate event, or an exhibition, the organization provides you with its expertise and locations: palaces, adapted rooms, terrace. Not to mention the 9,000 hotel rooms to accommodate your guests in the best conditions.

THE CURRENT USE OF PARC CHANOT

Today, Parc Chanot is frequently used for large national and international events. First and foremost is the Marseille International Fair. It takes place every year at the end of summer, when artists, craftsmen, and exhibitors from around the world gather. Its high attendance makes it one of the largest events in France. Also hosted at this exhibition park is the Japan Expo Sud, an annual exhibition on the theme of Japan for the past ten years. The venue also hosts numerous galas and festivals.