The auto show’s history in France began in 1901, initially held within the grounds of the monument near the Champs-Élysées, built for the 1900 Universal Exposition. This location, the Grand Palais, served as the show’s home for six decades, until 1961. In 1962, the annual event relocated to the Parc des expositions de la Porte de Versailles. This move signified a new era for the display of automobiles in France. The Grand Palais hosted the event during its early years, becoming synonymous with automotive innovation. The shift to Porte de Versailles accommodated the growing scale of both the exhibition and the automobile industry. The ongoing evolution reflects the changing landscape of the French automotive world.