Food festivals in Paris worth planning a trip around, by month.
Food festivals in Paris worth planning a trip around, by month.
Salon du Chocolat in Paris is the world's largest chocolate trade show, running five days at the Porte de Versailles each autumn. Tastings, the chocolate.
Focus: Chocolate
Tip: Book the Friday afternoon slot; the morning is trade-only. Cash and card accepted at all stalls.
Taste of Paris runs four days each May (21-24 May in 2026) in the Nave of the Grand Palais, with 80+ chefs cooking €8-€15 tasting plates side by side.
Focus: French fine dining tastings
Tip: Thursday evening is the easiest slot; Saturday lunch sells out three weeks ahead. Tickets €30 to €55.
Fête du Pain in Paris is the city's free bread festival running ten days each May around Saint Honoré's feast day. A working bakery sits on the parvis.
Focus: French bread
Tip: The bakery on the parvis hands out free baguettes from 11:00 daily; the workshops are kid-friendly.
Salon Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands is the Paris gourmet fair at Espace Champerret. Producers from across France show regional specialities, charcuterie.
Focus: Regional French specialities, charcuterie, cheese, wine, foie gras, chocolate