SIVAL 2027 in Angers: dates, practical info and a hotel 10 min from the Parc Expo

From 12 to 14 January 2027, SIVAL brings together professionals from viticulture, arboriculture, market gardening and specialist crops in Angers. For its 40th edition, the international trade fair for plant production techniques expects 700 exhibitors and 24,000 visitors at the Parc des Expositions. Exhibitor or visitor, looking for a quiet hotel in Angers close to the show? The Château des Forges is 10 minutes by car from the Parc des Expositions.

SIVAL, the plant production event for 40 years

Founded in Angers, at the heart of a region where horticulture and plant production are a flagship industry, SIVAL has become Europe’s leading trade fair for specialist crops. Every January, growers, technicians, advisers, researchers and suppliers meet there to discover the season’s innovations.

SIVAL in figures (2027 edition)

• 700 exhibitors
• 24,000 trade visitors expected
• 34,000 m² of exhibition space
• 3 days, Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 January 2027

The sectors represented

The show covers specialist plant production:

• viticulture, from pruning to winery equipment;
• arboriculture and orchards;
• market gardening, in open fields and under cover;
• horticulture and nurseries;
• seeds, aromatic, medicinal and perfume plants, and cider production.

Highlights not to be missed

• The SIVAL Innovation Awards, rewarding new products presented by exhibitors.
• The Agreen Défi, a hackathon on artificial intelligence applied to agriculture.
• The diversification meetings, to explore new crops.
• The “Les Racines du Futur®” podcast, recorded during the show.

Practical information for SIVAL 2027

• Dates and opening hours: Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 January, 9am to 7pm; Thursday 14 January, 9am to 6pm.
• Venue: Parc des Expositions d’Angers, 3520 route de Paris, Saint-Sylvain-d’Anjou, 49480 Verrières-en-Anjou.
• Admission: free but reserved for specialist crop professionals, with a badge to request online on the SIVAL website.
• From the Château des Forges: about 10 minutes by car.
• From Angers Saint-Laud station: 15 minutes to the château.

Staying at the Château des Forges during SIVAL

After a day in the aisles of the show, you will appreciate the calm of a château surrounded by private woodland, overlooking the Basses Vallées Angevines. The Château des Forges is a boutique hotel with 20 rooms and lodges, 10 minutes from the Parc des Expositions and 12 minutes from the city centre.

Why it’s convenient during the show:

• 10 minutes from the Parc Expo, without crossing the city centre at rush hour;
• on-site parking;
• an earlier breakfast on show days, so you are on your stand when the doors open;
• dinner on site at the end of the day, by reservation;
• fibre Wi-Fi to prepare the next day’s meetings;
• a private 39 m² meeting room for team briefings or client meetings.

Coming as a team? The château can be booked exclusively: up to 40 guests in 20 rooms and lodges, with team dinners and client evenings in the wine cellar. Early breakfast, late dinner, group rates and a shuttle to the Parc des Expositions are available on request. Discover our group offers.

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During SIVAL, hotels in and around Angers are fully booked weeks in advance. To be sure of sleeping 10 minutes from the show, book as early as possible.

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Frequently asked questions

When is SIVAL 2027?

From Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 January 2027, at the Parc des Expositions in Angers.

Is SIVAL open to the public?

No, it is reserved for specialist crop professionals. Admission is free with a badge, to be requested online.

Which hotel should I choose near the Parc des Expositions in Angers?

The Château des Forges, a boutique hotel with 20 rooms and lodges, is 10 minutes by car from the Parc des Expositions, with on-site parking.

Should I book my hotel well in advance for SIVAL?

Yes: during the show, hotels around Angers fill up weeks in advance. It is best to book as early as possible.