Did you know? The largest postal sorting center in France is located in Île-de-France, specifically in Wissous, in the Essonne department. Step behind the scenes of this unusual, often off-limits facility with a guided tour organized by La Poste and Explore Paris.
For 2 hours and 30 minutes, you can explore the inner workings of a mail sorting facility to see how a letter or package makes its way to your mailbox. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the machines and the staff who work tirelessly every day in this center. Each day, more than 6 million items pass through the Paris-Sud-Wissous Mail Processing Center (PIC), which sorts incoming and outgoing mail for the Essonne department, the Val-de-Marne, part of the Hauts-de-Seine region, as well as nine districts in southern Paris.
Plan to pay 5 € per person to get an inside look at this sorting facility. Please note: for safety reasons, special footwear will be provided to all visitors during the tour, and a minimum shoe size of 36 is required. Enjoy your visit!
Dates and Opening Time
From March 26, 2025 to June 12, 2025
Location
Postal sorting center Paris Sud Wissous
centre courrier wissous
91320 Wissous
Prices
Personne: €5
Official website
exploreparis.com
