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VivaTech —
Private chauffeur for tech CEOs & investors

Mercedes for Silicon Valley CEOs, VC funds, government tech delegations and specialist tech press.

Next edition: from 16 to 19 June 2027 · Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Request VivaTech quote → +33 1 58 96 39 43
Paris palace → Porte de Versailles
€95
Mercedes E-Class · 25 min
CDG → Porte de Versailles
€115
JFK / SFO flight tracking
Le Bourget FBO → VivaTech
€115
Tech private jets
Day rate
from €720
E-Class · 8h

On the opening morning, CEOs who landed the night before by private jet at Le Bourget leave the Plaza Athénée, Le Bristol, the Crillon. Heading to Porte de Versailles. The keynote starts at 10 a.m. No margin.

VivaTech has become Europe's largest tech event. Three days, 150,000 professional visitors, Silicon Valley CEOs on panel, Sand Hill Road VC funds road-showing Paris palaces, government delegations from India, Japan, Korea, the United Arab Emirates. And a Paris exhibition hall — Porte de Versailles — which becomes one of the most saturated points in Paris for three days.

For premium guests — those delivering keynotes, deciding Series C+ deals between two meetings, dining at Taillevent or Pavillon Ledoyen between two panels — transportation must match the projected image: silent Mercedes, impeccable English-speaking chauffeurs, frictionless American Express payment, invoices in English on request.

We prepare each exhibition in advance: access points, schedules and drop-off points. Before pick-up, you receive your chauffeur's name, number plate and direct phone number.

Venue logistics — Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Three intense days in one of Europe's most saturated convention centres. Here's what to know.

Exact address

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris. Pavilions 1, 2.2, 4, 5, 6 typically used by VivaTech.

Chauffeur drop-off access

Avenue Ernest Renan and avenue de la Porte de la Plaine primarily. Avenue de la Porte d'Issy as alternative. Rue d'Oradour-sur-Glane for late arrivals. Our chauffeurs adjust in real time per traffic.

Key distances

Plaza Athénée (8th): 25 min. Le Bristol (8th): 25 min. Crillon (8th): 28 min. Peninsula (16th): 18 min. Mandarin Oriental (1st): 30 min. All times during VivaTech rush hours.

CDG → Porte de Versailles

30 km, 35-50 minutes per traffic. Flight tracking from JFK, SFO (San Francisco), LAX, BOS for US CEOs. Le Bourget faster (20 km, 25-35 min) for private jets.

Public transit saturation

Métro line 12 Porte de Versailles station saturated at peak times. T3a tram too. International CEOs and investors almost systematically choose private chauffeur for these reasons.

Evening side-events

Investor cocktails at the Eiffel Tower, startup parties at Pavillon Ledoyen, VC dinners at Taillevent or L'Ambroisie. Our dedicated chauffeur covers the typical 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

Four service formats for VivaTech

Whether CEO keynote, VC fund on road-show, startup exhibitor or government delegation — the service shapes differently.

Keynote CEO / Unicorn founder

For CEOs taking the keynote stage or main panel — arriving the night before by private jet or premium commercial flight.

  • Mercedes S-Class First Class or Maybach
  • Chauffeur in dark suit, fluent English
  • JFK / SFO / LAX / SEA / BOS flight tracking
  • CDG or Le Bourget FBO pickup
  • Intense 8 a.m.-11 p.m. schedule across 3 days

VC fund / Investor road-show

For partners at Sequoia, a16z, Tiger Global, Index, SoftBank Vision, Mubadala — five meetings per day between VivaTech and palaces.

  • Mercedes S-Class or E-Class per team size
  • Dedicated chauffeur for full 3-day duration
  • Palace meeting coordination (Plaza, Bristol, Ritz)
  • Fluent English mandatory
  • American Express accepted, invoice in English on request

Government tech delegation

For ministries, embassies and innovation agencies (India, Japan, Korea, UAE, UK, Germany) attending VivaTech.

  • Mercedes V-Class for 6-person private cabin
  • Coordination with economic / commercial attaché
  • Other languages on request (Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian)
  • Official programme + side-events networking
  • NDA on request, discreet plates

Startup exhibitor convention

For the scale-up bringing its international commercial team to VivaTech — 20 to 80 people, multilingual booth hub.

  • Mercedes V-Class, 16-seat minibuses
  • Daily round-trips hotels - booth
  • WhatsApp dispatching
  • Mixable weekly and daily rates
  • Centralized post-event invoicing

Transparent VivaTech pricing

Fixed all-inclusive rates: tolls, fuel. American Express accepted. Invoice in English on request.

Point-to-point transfers

RouteMercedes E-ClassMercedes S-ClassMercedes V-Class
Paris 8th palace ↔ Porte de Versailles€95€190€135
CDG ↔ Porte de Versailles€115€240€159
Le Bourget FBO ↔ Porte de Versailles€115€240€159
Orly ↔ Porte de Versailles€95€190€135

Multi-day day rates (dedicated chauffeur)

FormatMercedes E-ClassMercedes S-ClassMercedes V-Class
8-hour day€720€1,255€1,010
12-hour day (typical VC)€1,020€1,790€1,430
3-day pack (8h/day)€2,280€3,050€2,565

Maybach, Bentley Flying Spur, Rolls-Royce Phantom by personalized quote — reserved for UHNW keynote speakers and major Series C+ CEOs.

For international travellers

For our international clientele

For clients travelling from abroad — United States, United Kingdom, Asia, Middle East — our service is built around them.

English-speaking chauffeurs

All our chauffeurs speak French and English. On request: Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian. Please mention it when booking.

Intercontinental flight tracking

Real-time tracking of arrivals from JFK, EWR, LGA, LAX, HKG, NRT, HND, SIN, DXB. We track your flight and adjust the pick-up time to the actual landing time.

American Express

American Express cards accepted. Payment in euros. Invoice emailed after your ride, in French or English on request.

WhatsApp

Help in French and English on WhatsApp +33 7 69 70 00 20. Our team replies during the day; online booking is open 24/7.

Parisian palace hotels

Pick-up from the great Parisian hotels (Plaza Athénée, Le Bristol, Ritz, Crillon, Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental…); luggage carried to the hotel reception, or up to your apartment at a private address if requested when booking.

NDA on request · Absolute confidentiality

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) can be signed on request. No logo on the vehicle. Total discretion on passenger identity.

International FAQ

Are your chauffeurs English-speaking?
All Precellence chauffeurs speak French and English. On request, we can arrange a chauffeur who also speaks Spanish, Arabic, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese or Russian. Please mention it when booking.
Do you accept American Express?
Yes, American Express cards are accepted. Payment is taken in euros. Your invoice is emailed after your ride, in French or English on request.

Frequently Asked Questions — VivaTech

Do you have operational experience at VivaTech?
We prepare each exhibition in advance: access points, schedules and drop-off points. Before pick-up, you receive your chauffeur's name, number plate and direct phone number. Total confidentiality on accompanied accounts.
Which Mercedes vehicles do you recommend for VivaTech tech executives?
For VivaTech, an event where image and speed matter, we prioritize the Mercedes S-Class First Class for Silicon Valley CEOs, unicorn founders and Series C+ investors. Mercedes Maybach for UHNW keynote speakers. Mercedes E-Class for startup commercial leads and specialist tech journalists. Mercedes V-Class for 6-person government delegations (India, Japan, Korea, UAE).
What is the rate for a Paris palace transfer to VivaTech?
From Paris palaces (Plaza Athénée, Le Bristol, Ritz, Crillon, Peninsula, Mandarin Oriental, George V), the transfer to VivaTech Porte de Versailles is a fixed all-inclusive rate: €95 in Mercedes E-Class, €190 in Mercedes S-Class First Class, €135 in Mercedes V-Class. Short distance (5-8 km from the 8th arrondissement), 20-35 minutes depending on VivaTech traffic.
Can you handle a dense schedule across the 3 days of VivaTech?
Yes. VivaTech is an intense sprint: keynotes in the morning, panels in the afternoon, side-events in the evening at Paris palaces (investor cocktails, startup events). Our 12-hour day rate in S-Class at €1,790 covers the typical 8 a.m.-11 p.m. investor schedule. Full 3-day pack S-Class at €3,050 plus weekend dinner extensions.
Are your chauffeurs English-speaking for VivaTech tech executives?
All Precellence chauffeurs speak fluent French and English — essential for VivaTech's Silicon Valley CEOs and international investors who almost exclusively speak English. Upon request: Chinese (for Chinese tech delegations), Japanese (for SoftBank-aligned investors), Arabic (for Gulf sovereign wealth funds), Spanish, Portuguese.
Do you accept American Express for tech business accounts?
Yes. All Amex cards accepted. Payment is taken in euros. Centralized invoicing post-event with detailed breakdown by passenger and day, emailed in English or French on request.

Book now for the next VivaTech

The closer the event, the more saturated the Paris private chauffeur fleet — particularly because of the 3-day concentration and competition with other Paris events that week. To secure a dedicated English-speaking chauffeur and a premium vehicle, book 4 to 6 weeks in advance.

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