Mineral Expo Paris

The history and origin of minerals and rough stones, how they are mined, cut and set into jewellery: some 200 exhibitors from around the world show stones, meteorites and fossils in many shapes and colours and are happy to share their knowledge. The fair takes place twice a year at the Espace Charenton, in spring and in December.

Getting there: public transport is best – Metro 8 (Porte de Charenton), Metro 6 (Dugommier), tram T3 (Porte de Charenton), bus 87 (Charenton Jardiniers) and 111 (Porte de Charenton); by car via Porte de Charenton or Porte Dorée.

Parking: Poniatowski car park (57 Boulevard Poniatowski, 400 m, max. height 1.98 m), Valmy-Liberté in Charenton-le-Pont (900 m, max. 1.90 m), for vans Reuilly-Diderot (34 rue de Reuilly); paid on-street parking on Rue de la Gravelle and Rue des Fortifications.

Admission: €10, reduced €7 (with proof: children aged 7 to 18, students, job seekers, seniors, people with disabilities, groups of more than 10); children under 7 with an adult free; three-day ticket €20; cloakroom €3. No card payment at the ticket desks, but online.