Discover the Salon du Chocolat in Paris, the world’s biggest chocolate and pastry festival. Explore tastings, workshops, live demonstrations, and the famous chocolate fashion show returning from October 28 to November 1, 2026.
Every autumn, Paris Expo – Porte de Versailles transforms into a magical world of cocoa, creativity, and celebration. This is the Salon du Chocolat, the largest chocolate and pastry event in the world, first launched in 1995. Since then, it has become an unmissable festival for chocolate lovers, pastry fans, chefs, artisans, and curious visitors of all ages.
The 2025 edition was a milestone year, marking 30 years of chocolate artistry. Nearly 100,000 visitors attended the festival for several days of tastings, workshops, immersive installations, live demonstrations, and the legendary chocolate fashion show—where models walk the runway wearing dresses sculpted entirely from chocolate. It’s whimsical, glamorous, and truly one of the most unique events in the culinary world.
And the magic continues. The next edition of the Salon du Chocolat will take place from October 28 to November 1, 2026, promising an even more exciting experience. More than 500 exhibitors from over 60 countries are expected to participate, including bean‑to‑bar chocolate makers, pastry chefs, and confectionery experts presenting new techniques, new flavors, and new trends.
During the event, visitors can explore themed areas such as Cake Time, enjoy hands‑on activities, join workshops, meet world‑renowned pastry artists, attend live demonstrations, and taste chocolates from every corner of the globe. Each stand hides a discovery: a new flavor, a creative technique, or a chocolate story waiting to be shared.
The Salon du Chocolat is more than a festival. It is a celebration of passion, craftsmanship, culture, and the joy that chocolate brings to people of all ages. Every year, it brings together artisans, families, professionals, and chocolate lovers into one unforgettable moment of indulgence and creativity.
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