The 2016 Paris Sevens was the ninth tournament of the 2015–16 World Rugby Sevens Series.

The tournament was played on 13–15 May 2016 at Stade Jean Bouin in Paris, France.

The top two teams from each pool advance to the Cup/Plate brackets.

The bottom two teams from each group go to the Bowl/Shield brackets.

The 16 participating teams for the tournament: