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.
Tip: Book the Friday afternoon slot; the morning is trade-only. Cash and card accepted at all stalls.
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.
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.