| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host nation |  France |
| Dates | October 5–12 |
| Teams | 12 |
| Venue(s) | 3 (in 3 host cities) |
| Champions |  Soviet Union (7th title) |
The 1979 Men's European Volleyball Championship was the eleventh edition of the event, organized by Europe's governing volleyball body, the Confédération Européenne de Volleyball. It was hosted in several cities in France from October 5 to October 12, 1979, with the final round held in Paris.