The Moon Festival, named Zhong Qiu Jie in Chinese, Tết Trung Thu in Vietnamese or chūshū setsu in Japanese, celebrates family reunion and the admiration of the moon at its peak. This celebration is traditionally accompanied by the tasting of the famous mooncakes (yue bing or bánh nướng). Paris, a cosmopolitan city par excellence, offers some great places to discover or sample these lunar delights.
For the record, the tradition of moon cakes dates back to the Tang dynasty. The story goes that these sweets were used to secretly transmit the signal for the Han Chinese revolt against the Mongol Yuan dynasty, a landmark event that led to the rise of the Ming. These coded messages were hidden inside these pastries, reserved exclusively for Hans consumption. Today, these pastries represent harmony and reunion. This deeply-rooted but modernized tradition is expressed in sweet and savory mooncakes in a variety of shapes and flavors. Traditionally filled with lotus cream, red bean paste or a mixture of five nuts, they now come in iced or chocolate versions, as well as mochi.
Tasting mooncakes is a true cultural and sensory journey, best enjoyed with a cup of tea, in keeping with tradition. Although industrial versions are gaining ground, the quest for traditional mooncakes remains a gourmet treasure to be discovered. That's why we've given priority to artisanal production in this selection for the Moon Festival in Paris. We invite you to discover them in the company of your loved ones, in keeping with tradition.
T'Xuan : tea room, tea time and Chinese pastry shop in Paris
T'Xuan is a Chinese tea room in Paris that offers you to taste unknown specialties and gourmet pastries. Notice to the culinary adventurers and lovers of Asian flavors, here is your next favorite. [Read more]
Pâtisserie de Choisy, the gem in Paris 13th arrondissement for Asian specialties
Pâtisserie de Choisy is a famous spot in Paris 13th arrondissement. This spot has been delighting locals and foodies from all over the world for several generations with Vietnamese and Chinese specialties. [Read more]
Molle Pâtisserie
Pâtisserie chinoise. [Read more]
La Pâtisserie de Saison, a sweet and savoury Chinese pastry shop in the 13th arrondissement
La Pâtisserie de Saison is one of the oldest Chinese pastry shops in the 13th arrondissement, located on the famous Avenue d'Ivry. Here, you can indulge in original banh mi, baos, filled puff pastries and soft rolls that oscillate between tradition and new flavors. [Read more]
Match Bubble Tea Gallery
Galerie Tea Shop et Bubble tea Taïwanais. [Read more]
@unreve, the sublime French-Asian café and tea room
@unreve, that's the name of the new coffee shop, tea room and pastry shop that has set up shop on Avenue Parmentier in the 11th district of Paris. Imagine a nice marriage between the best of coffee shops and Asian flavors and you are in the tone. [Read more]
Long & Tee, an unusual tea room with trompe-l'oeil pastries
Long & Tee is an astonishing Chinese tea room in the 9th arrondissement. Here you can sample Asian delicacies and try out the astonishing trompe l'oeil pastries. [Read more]
Bing Sutt, the Coffee Shop in Paris with Hong Kong flavors - video
Bing Sutt is the name of the new Coffee Shop on the Place de la Républiqe which offers you typical Hong Kong specialties. Are you a fan of Pinneapple bun, Egg Tarts and Hong Kong Milk Tea? They are waiting for you! [Read more]
Cookie Love's Moon Cakes
Moon Cakes are back at Boulangerie Jean Hwang Carrant until September 30. Miss Moon Cake's creations are available in baked or mochi versions, with creamy egg, black sesame, taro or mung bean.
Moon Cakes at the Maison du Vietnam, Vietnamese coffee
We're off to the Maison du Vietnam to relax and enjoy a traditional Moon Cake accompanied by a good Vietnamese coffee, of course.
Rice, the Treiz'Asiatique street food market celebrates the Moon Festival in Paris
Calling all fans of exotic street food! Rice, le Marché Treiz'Asiatique awaits you for the first time at the Fête de la Lune in Paris this Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Marché Auguste Blanqui. A gourmet and cultural event not to be missed in the 13th arrondissement. [Read more]
Moon Festival in Paris: street food and entertainment, rue au Maire, Réaumur and rue Volta in the 3rd arrondissement
For the Moon Festival 2023 in Paris, entertainment and street food await you in the 3rd arrondissement's Chinatown, rue au Maire, rue Réaumur and rue Volta. On September 29, 30 and October 1, 2023, free tastings of tea, mooncakes and specialties, as well as workshops, await you. [Read more]
Moon Festival 2023 at the Mairie de Paris Centre, moon cake tasting and entertainment
The Moon Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday, is being celebrated in Paris, and particularly in the 3rd arrondissement this Saturday, September 30, 2023. All day long, you can enjoy moon cakes over tea and take part in the various free activities organized by the Mairie de Paris Centre. [Read more]
Festival de la Lune 2023 in Belleville: Asian street food, lion dance and calligraphy
The second edition of the Festival de la Lune takes place in Belleville on September 30, 2023. On the program: an avalanche of Asian street-food and the traditional lion dance to kick off the festivities! [Read more]
Happy Moon Festival to all!
Dates and Opening Time
From September 27th, 2023 to September 30th, 2023
Recommended age
For all
