The Paris Agricultural Show is making its return from February 21 to March 1, 2026. A must-attend event for families, this gathering brings together goats, sheep, rabbits, and animals of all kinds. It also offers a wealth of activities and entertainment specially designed for kids. Stay tuned for the full program!
Some events are true staples, firmly rooted in the cultural calendar of the city. In Paris, if there's one fair you simply can’t miss, it’s the Salon de l'Agriculture. It features a giant, authentic farm where cows, goats, pigs, horses, and thousands of rabbits gather together. Kids love it, and so do their parents!
Four distinct areas stand out within this vast maze:
- Focus on Farming and Its Industries where you’ll discover some of the most stunning animals that children adore. Nearly 330 representative breeds are on display to amaze visitors. With rabbits, pigs, dogs, ponies… kids will have plenty to see among the more than 3,850 animals featured.
- The section featuring products that showcase local and international cuisine will take you on a journey not just through the heart of French terroir but across the globe. Expect lively culinary demonstrations and plenty of delicious treats to indulge in. Come explore this unique marketplace and enjoy a feast for your eyes and taste buds. Plus, a storage station will be available for your purchases, so you can keep chasing after the kids without a worry.
- The Plant Section where you can take a breath of fresh air. Here, you'll explore large-scale cultivation and innovative ideas for designing your garden or growing your own vegetables. It’s the perfect place to spark new ideas and stay up-to-date with the latest trends.
- And finally, the section dedicated to agricultural services and professions, where you'll meet the key players in the farming world—government agencies, professional agricultural organizations, training centers, research institutions, environmental groups, and more—to gain insights into the agricultural industry as it stands today and how it is evolving for the future.
It's no secret that the Salon de l'Agriculture loves families, and every year there's a special family welcome in Pavilion 4. Come and pick up your kit for a perfect, carefree visit. Filled with goodies, a children's wristband and a special map to help you find the kids' areas and nursery, this kit will be indispensable.
These free identification bracelets are a real help. We write down the name of our monster and our telephone number. Having lost my kids several times last year, captivated by the animals and animations, I can confirm that this bracelet can be a great help.
Special children's trails are also open to families, so they don't get lost in the vastness of the show. Find out more on the official website.
Upcoming events for the little ones:
- Farm Educational Visit: A must-see for those interested in farm animals, their lifestyles, and live demonstrations or training sessions.
- Family Games: Explore the fair in a fun, engaging way with special episodes tailored for children. After each audio guide segment, enjoy quizzes and mini-games to challenge your knowledge.
- Pony Rides: The French Equestrian Federation offers introductory pony riding sessions for kids, supervised by certified instructors. An enjoyable and educational activity to discover horseback riding!
- Cat and Dog Competitions
- Discover the Céréale Mania Video Game:Embark on an adventure with our exclusive game that takes you through the cereal manufacturing process! Be the master of the game—operate a combine harvester during harvest, then manage the production line to transform your freshly harvested cereals. Who will be the best driver? The most agile? Top of the leaderboard?
- Bread-Making Workshop for Kids: Ever wondered how the bread we love is made? Come discover it firsthand at the Intercéréales stand at the Agriculture Fair. In this workshop, children will craft a cocoa bread and learn all the secrets of baking from a professional baker. Let your kids become bakers for a moment and take home their very own homemade baguette!
- Showcasing Various Animal Breeds
- Engraving Workshop: Watch Céline Vigouroux demonstrate pyrography on a piece of Queyras cembro pine. Her detailed animal portraits showcase the fine craftsmanship of pyrography. Self-taught and passionate, she creates commissioned works based on photographs from clients and showcases her art at local craft fairs under the brand “Mon petit bout de bois”.
- Traditional Dark Nougat Making and Tasting: Join us for a workshop on crafting and sampling traditional dark nougat. Cyril Mallet, an almond producer from Tallard in the Hautes-Alpes, has teamed up with Salérans-based confectionery Maison Payan to create a special dark nougat for the 2026 Agriculture Fair. Made without egg whites or cooked sugar, it’s slow-cooked honey mixed with dried fruits and almonds, featuring an amber hue, crunchy texture, and rich flavors—an authentic taste of Provence tradition.
And many other events to discover on the program of the Salon de l'Agriculture.
Two children's areas have been set up in Pavilions 4 and 5.3, right in the heart of the show.
Enjoy the show with your family!
