Brand new and hot off the press! Because the Parisian culinary scene moves very, very fast, this guide brings together food news and the latestculinary trends spotted over the last 30 days. You'll find information that will make lovers of sweet and savory treats salivate: awards, distinctions, competitions, and gourmet events in Paris and Île-de-France that are not to be missed.
From award-winning chefs to new establishments to discover, the latest cookery and pastry books to hit the shelves, the next food festival to check out, and a unique collaboration that is sure to get people talking, this tasty overview highlights everything that is shaking up the world of gastronomy.
This guide has a single goal: to provide a simple and clear overview for those who follow the Parisian food scene, whether they are enthusiasts, professionals, or simply curious. It's a great way to make sure you don't miss any major events and to stay up to date on the creations, trends, and expertise that make the capital shine.
Be sure to check this guide regularly!
Towpath - Lil'Ô, a nature-filled patch to discover on Île-Saint-Denis (93)
Just a stone’s throw from Saint-Denis (93), on Île-Saint-Denis, the Halage association has transformed a former industrial wasteland into an ecological and social hub: Lil’Ô. The program includes: tours, biodiversity, composting, local flowers, and citizen projects. [Read more]
La Ferme du Rail, the urban farm tucked away along the Petite Ceinture
In Paris’s 19th arrondissement, La Ferme du Rail brings together urban farming, social integration, and a solidarity restaurant on the edge of the Petite Ceinture. A lively spot to discover on rue de l’Ourcq! [Read more]
Nature Urbaine - NU Paris, the giant urban farm you can tour atop the Parc des Expositions
On the rooftops of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Nature Urbaine — NU Paris unveils Europe’s largest rooftop urban farm. Tours, harvests and workshops are offered there year-round. [Read more]
175 Degrees, the new-generation rotisserie where vegetables shine as much as the meats
Newly arrived on Rue de Charonne, 175°C reimagines the neighborhood rotisserie, led by a young chef who hails from a family of butchers. A family tale and a spot that celebrates both perfectly roasted meats and elevated vegetables. [Read more]
Food influencer LoulouKitchen opens a sandwich pop-up in Paris.
On June 20 and 21, 2026, food influencer LoulouKitchen will open a sandwich pop-up in Paris, in the 4th arrondissement. On the menu: three recipes to enjoy on-site! [Read more]
L'Orangerie, Fontainebleau's new guinguette for partying all summer long
The guinguette on the forecourt of Fontainebleau theatre is renewing itself in 2026. Rebranded as L'Orangerie, it opens its arms to visitors through September in Seine-et-Marne with a festive program all summer long. More details to come. [Read more]
For this summer, this iconic palace is serving up frozen pastries to take away!
Craving a mega-gourmet frozen treat? Matthieu Carlin, the pastry chef at the Hôtel de Crillon, sets up his gourmet shack on the Place de la Concorde, at the foot of the iconic palace, and invites the public to savor his frosted pastries. [Read more]
Terroirs Trails: gourmet walks with tastings of local produce in Seine-et-Marne
Randos des Terroirs invites Île-de-France residents to lace up their sneakers and explore the landscapes and flavors of Seine-et-Marne on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Choose one of the nine routes, each punctuated by gourmet stops directly at the producers’ doors, to discover the department! [Read more]
Fragola: the urban micro-farm and its local strawberry picking on Paris's doorstep
Forget the supermarket aisles and take back control of your desserts at Cité Fertile. A micro-farm invites city dwellers to try their hand at pick-your-own fragrant strawberries in the heart of Pantin, grown in an eco-responsible way, to harvest themselves for a Sunday afternoon. [Read more]
Which fruits, vegetables and herbs to harvest at Île-de-France's pick-your-own farms this summer?
Summer shines a spotlight on colorful fruits and vegetables brimming with vitamins. And what could be better than picking them yourself, right from the field, at one of Île-de-France's pick-your-own farms? [Read more]
La Cueillette de Voisenon, the go-to nature and gourmet spot in Seine-et-Marne (77)
In Voisenon, near Melun, La Cueillette de Voisenon invites you to pick seasonal fruits and vegetables in Seine-et-Marne (77), and runs a farm shop open year-round. [Read more]
Compans Pick-Your-Own, fill your basket with fresh produce in Seine-et-Marne (77)
In Compans, in Seine-et-Marne (77), Cueillette de Compans invites you to pick seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers from April to November, just 30 minutes from Paris. [Read more]
La Cueillette de Servigny, a gourmet pick-your-own farm in Seine-et-Marne (77)
In Lieusaint, Seine-et-Marne (77), Cueillette de Servigny invites visitors to harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers on 35 hectares, from April to October, just a short distance from Carré Sénart. [Read more]
Rutel’s Pick-Your-Own: a fresh basket to assemble with the family near Meaux (77)
In Villenoy, near Meaux (77), La Cueillette de Rutel invites you to harvest seasonal fruits and vegetables on 20 hectares, from late March to mid‑November, with a farm shop open year‑round. [Read more]
The Plessis Pick-Your-Own in Chanteloup and Lumigny, the go-to gourmet bargain in Seine-et-Marne (77)
In Lumigny and Chanteloup-en-Brie, Les Cueillettes du Plessis invites you to harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers from April to November, in Seine-et-Marne (77). [Read more]
The Grange Pick-Your-Own - Coubert, Brie’s grand vegetable garden (77)
In Coubert, Seine-et-Marne (77), La Cueillette de la Grange invites you to harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers on 35 hectares, from late March to mid-November, in the heart of the Brie region. [Read more]
La Cueillette de Viltain, the tasty, family‑friendly go‑to in Yvelines (78)
In Jouy-en-Josas, in the Yvelines department (78), La Cueillette de Viltain invites you to pick seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers at a family-run farm open year-round. [Read more]
La Ferme du Logis, one of the first pick-your-own farms to open in Yvelines (78)
In Jumeauville, in the Yvelines department (78), La Ferme du Logis invites you for fruit and vegetable picking, a farm shop, and a seasonal refreshment stand, year-round. [Read more]
La Cueillette de Gally (78), the XXL vegetable garden near Versailles
In Bailly, in the Yvelines department (78), the Gally Pick-Your-Own invites you to harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers on 60 hectares, from April to November, with no reservation required. [Read more]
The Croix Verte Pick-Your-Own Farm, a field within reach of your basket in Val-d'Oise (95)
In Attainville (Val-d'Oise), La Cueillette de la Croix Verte invites you to harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers on 54 hectares, with free access, year-round depending on what’s in season. [Read more]
Nolongues Pick-Your-Own: baskets brimming with good things in Seine-et-Marne (77)
In Jouarre, Seine-et-Marne (77), La Cueillette de Nolongues invites you to harvest seasonal fruits, vegetables and flowers on 10 hectares, from mid-May to mid-November, on a pick-your-own basis. [Read more]
La Cueillette de Cergy (95), the great family vegetable garden where you pick fruits, vegetables and flowers
In Puiseux-Pontoise, near Cergy (Val-d'Oise 95), Cueillette de Cergy invites you to fill your basket with seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers from mid-May to mid-November, in a large open-to-the-public garden. [Read more]
Corail: the summer restaurant-terrace that livens up the forecourt of the Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris
The Corail restaurant returns to its summer quarters in the 16th arrondissement. A sunlit terrace between the museums, with the Eiffel Tower on the horizon, where couture-inspired decor, Mediterranean accents and briny plates evoke the taste of warm days. [Read more]
The 2026 Flan Festival at Fou de Pâtisserie this Saturday
Fou de Pâtisserie is once again staging its Parisian flan festival, this Saturday, May 30, 2026, at its Montorgueil street shop. For one day only, discover and sample the best flans in Paris, all in one location. From palace-worthy flans to those from small pâtisseries—it's time to treat yourself to a flan feast! [Read more]
The guinguettes on the Marne banks, the festive saga of these legendary spots
Accordion, checkered tablecloths, popular dances and lunches by the water... The guinguettes along the Marne are among Île-de-France’s most emblematic heritage. Born in the 19th century, they continue to make the banks of the Marne and the Seine come alive in a friendly, timeless atmosphere. [Read more]
The Barley Sugar Museum, the sweet story of a confection born in Moret-sur-Loing (77)
In Moret-sur-Loing, a small confectionery tells several centuries of French indulgence. From production secrets to childhood memories, the barley-sugar museum transports visitors into the sweet world of one of Île-de-France’s oldest specialties. [Read more]
The Saint-Denis Market (93), Île-de-France’s largest market, where the whole world comes together.
Saint-Denis market offers a genuine globe-trotting of flavors and cultures… without leaving Seine-Saint-Denis (93). Under its vast 19th-century iron-and-glass hall, this iconic market stands as the largest covered market in Île-de-France! [Read more]
Did you know? You can visit the Rungis Market (Val-de-Marne, 94), the world's largest market.
When most Francilians are still asleep, another world awakens at the gates of Paris. In Rungis, the world’s largest fresh-food market, its pavilions come alive in a fascinating buzz. And thanks to monthly guided tours, the curious can discover the behind-the-scenes of this giant of French gastronomy! [Read more]
This participatory farm, tucked in a bucolic setting, invites you to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty.
In the heart of the Bois de Vincennes, V’île Fertile is reinventing how we grow, cook, and connect with nature on Paris’s doorstep. Between an urban farm, educational workshops, ecological walks, and agricultural experiments, this purpose-driven space offers a refreshing and inspiring escape for children and adults. [Read more]
An urban farm in Saint-Denis (93) brings together art, culture, agriculture and solidarity.
In Saint-Denis (93), on a former market-garden plot at the edge of Paris, Zone Sensible reimagines the urban farm as a poetic laboratory. Created by the collective Parti Poétique, this farm unlike any other blends permaculture farming, contemporary art exhibitions, and workshops for all ages. [Read more]
This unbelievable vertical farm on the outskirts of Paris is redefining urban agriculture.
In Romainville (93), an astonishing glass-and-steel building grows fruit, vegetables and mushrooms on several floors in the heart of the city. With its immersive tours, participatory workshops, a local market and its mission-driven cafe-canteen, the Cité maraîchère de Romainville ranks among the most inspiring places in Greater Paris. [Read more]
This rooftop garden perched above the Opéra Bastille offers one of the most stunning views of Paris.
On the rooftops of the Opéra Bastille, a hidden urban farm grows vegetables, edible flowers and hops, all set against a sweeping panorama of Place de la Bastille. The best part? You can visit it on quirky, guided tours. [Read more]
This hidden rooftop farm in Paris lets you become a market gardener for a day.
Perched on the rooftops of Suzanne-Lenglen Park, an urban farm is growing fruit, vegetables and green ideas right in the heart of Paris. With its immersive workshops, its introductory permaculture sessions and its public tours, Ferme Suzanne invites city dwellers to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty in the soil. [Read more]
This venue on the edge of Paris tells the incredible story of France’s most famous peaches.
In Montreuil (93), the Horticultural Museum housed in the Jardin-École invites visitors to delve into the remarkable history of Montreuil’s famous orchards, once renowned even at royal tables. A quirky, charming visit to discover on the second Sunday of every month. [Read more]
This one-of-a-kind Parisian rooftop with a view of the Eiffel Tower is now open!
We told you about Kinugawa, the perched restaurant at the Sax Hotel on the Left Bank, in Paris’s 7th arrondissement. Spread over two floors, it unfurls its vast rooftop terrace with a 360° panorama of Paname for sunny days. With the warm weather settling in, this is clearly the spot you’ll want. Japanese cuisine, cocktails and fresh dishes are on the menu for lunches, drinks and sun-kissed dinners. [Read more]
Did you know? A sprawling vineyard hides in the heart of Suresnes, and the vineyard is open to visitors.
Perched on the hills of Hauts-de-Seine (92), a vineyard has cultivated for centuries a true Francilien lifestyle. In Suresnes, visitors discover one of Île-de-France’s largest vineyards, its intimate cellar, and a stunning panorama over the City of Light. [Read more]
The Beekeeping Farm of Gâtinais and its family tours to discover the secrets of Essonne honey.
In the heart of Essonne (91), the Miellerie du Gâtinais delights honey lovers with free visits—whether self-guided or guided—into the fascinating world of bees. [Read more]
Discover the secrets of Essonne's watercress through guided tours of Villa Paul, the local watercress farm (91).
What if one of Île-de-France’s most overlooked gastronomic treasures hides right at the water’s edge? In the south of Essonne (91), Méréville’s watercress beds, along with Villa Paul, throw open their doors to curious visitors eager to discover the famed fountain watercress. [Read more]
Torfou pick-your-own farm (91), offering fruit, vegetables and flowers to pick all year round.
Less than an hour from Paris, the Torfou pick-your-own farm invites children and adults alike to fill their own baskets with seasonal fruits, vegetables, and flowers, in the heart of Essonne (91). [Read more]
This distillery, open for visits on the outskirts of Paris, produces a liqueur dating back more than 300 years.
In Poissy, an artisanal distillery takes visitors on a journey through more than three centuries of artisanal know-how. With tours of the workshops and liqueur tastings on the program, the Distillerie du Noyau de Poissy promises a flavorful and heritage-filled escape in the Yvelines (78). [Read more]
A narrated, bucolic cruise along the Marne, paired with chocolate tasting? It does exist!
In Seine-et-Marine, the Choco Cruise on the Marne offers a delightfully original escape that combines a river stroll, chocolate tastings, and a tour of the Marne’s bucolic landscapes. A quirky, gourmet experience perfect for family outings, gatherings with friends, or a romantic getaway. [Read more]
An offbeat pop-up to discover sgroppino, the frozen Italian cocktail (and complimentary ice cream!)
From June 4 to 7, 2026, the quays along the Canal Saint-Martin will drift into dolce vita with the arrival of the Sgroppino Bar, a quirky pop-up conceived with Glazed and several of Paris's iconic bars. On the menu: the sgroppino, a chilled Italian cocktail, and complimentary ice cream. [Read more]
Exclusive opening: Le Palais de la Femme reopens its tea salon to celebrate its centenary in Paris
From June 9 to 30, 2026, the Palais de la Femme will temporarily open its doors to the public with a pop-up tea room created for its centenary. On the menu: pastries by pastry chef Ophélie Barès—and a solidarity initiative! [Read more]
Unconventional workshops for children and adults where you can learn to cook as it was in the Middle Ages in Provins.
What if you could turn back time... in the kitchen? In the heart of Provins's medieval city center, Les Tabliers Gourmands offers culinary workshops as quirky as they are delicious. These gourmand experiences invite children and adults alike to cook medieval recipes, in a setting steeped in history. [Read more]
Le Jardin du Clarence, the intimate and gourmet terrace in the heart of Paris' Golden Triangle
Away from the Parisian hubbub, Le Clarence’s intimate terrace opens for the 2026 summer season, running from June 2 to early August. Nestled in the cobbled courtyard below the two-Michelin-starred restaurant, it offers a discreet escape in the heart of the city, where simple, fresh cuisine is paired with exceptional wines. [Read more]
Very Food Trip, 17 food trucks set up in La Défense for three festive after-work events
From June 2 to 4, 2026, La Défense is back at it with the return of Very Food Trip. For its fourth edition, the festival gathers 17 world-flavor food trucks and launches three festive after-work events featuring live concerts and DJ sets in the heart of Europe’s largest business district. [Read more]
The Stalls Tour: medieval tastings and gourmet workshops at the Conciergerie
On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Conciergerie revives the culinary splendor of the 14th century with an immersive discovery tour through the heart of Île de la Cité. From theatrical workshops and spice secrets to tastings of recipes inspired by the famed chef Taillevent, this quirky rendezvous playfully reshapes our preconceptions about medieval dining. [Read more]
Buthiers' guinguette, the latest hotspot nestled in a forest in Seine-et-Marne
A new guinguette awaits you this year in Buthiers, in Seine-et-Marne, set in a surprising woodland and rocky landscape. Concerts, casual dining and a friendly atmosphere are on the menu on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, the eves of public holidays and the public holidays in May, then daily starting in June 2026. [Read more]
Barbecue Fest, a new festival for BBQ enthusiasts in the Yvelines (78)
BBQ fans are set to descend on Chatou, on the Île des Impressionnistes, for the inaugural Barbecue Fest, on July 4 and 5, 2026. [Read more]
This active watermill, still in operation, welcomes visitors in Île-de-France and offers workshops for children.
What if you discovered the secrets of flour making? Head to the Russon mill in Bussy-Saint-Georges to join playful workshops with the kids. It’s one of the few working mills that opens its doors to the public in Seine-et-Marne (77)! [Read more]
Temporary terraces in Paris: City Hall allows a one-hour extension.
As in last summer, the City of Paris announced that it will renew for 2026 the authorization to operate summer terraces until 11 p.m., from June 21 to August 30, 2026. [Read more]
A hidden guinguette on a farm opens in the Yvelines
Nestled in the heart of the Gally Farm’s nursery in Saint-Cyr-l'École, the Guinguette de Gally reopens for the 2026 season. Homemade waffles, refreshing drinks and a lush garden are on the program, from late April to autumn. We’ve tested it, and here’s the full story. [Read more]
Vexin Fair 2026 in Pontoise (95): Local produce, crafts and entertainment
A date has been set in Pontoise (95) for Sunday, June 7, 2026, for the traditional Foire du Vexin 2026 and its avalanche of fine local produce! [Read more]
The Chefs' Garden: Explore the stalls of renowned chefs at Roland-Garros
From May 24 to June 5, 2026, Roland-Garros unveils the Garden of the Chefs, a new gourmet space bringing together a host of renowned chefs and activities for everyone. [Read more]
Pari Fermier, the traveling network of local producers and farmers across Île-de-France: 2026 Event Dates
For over 30 years, the Pari Fermier association has been hosting traveling markets featuring local producers and farmers throughout Paris and the farms of Île-de-France. Check out the upcoming dates and locations for the 2026 Pari Fermier markets! [Read more]
The Bread Festival 2026: the pop-up bakery returns to the forecourt of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
The Bread Festival returns to Paris from May 8 to 17, 2026, on the forecourt of Notre-Dame Cathedral. On the menu? Bakehouses, a host of artisan bakers, contests, and plenty of opportunities to sample these excellent breads! [Read more]
The Boating Party Lunch at Maison Fournaise: we tried the special menu tied to the Renoir exhibition
At Maison Fournaise in Chatou (78), the Canotiers menu, reinterpreted by three-Michelin-star chef Christian Le Squer, is on offer through July 19, 2026, in dialogue with the exhibition "Renoir and Love: The Happy Modernity" at the Musée d’Orsay, from the balcony where Renoir set up his easel in 1880. Here’s what we thought. [Read more]
Vietnam 2026 is here: the Vietnamese Food Market and Book Festival return to Paris' 5th arrondissement.
The Ici Vietnam festival returns for its sixth edition on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Place Monge in Paris’s 5th arrondissement. On the program: Vietnamese gastronomy, literature, roundtables, and a DJ set, with free admission. [Read more]
Le Bristol Paris's discreet, verdant terrace is back for the sunny days.
A haven of peace where luxury and nature meet, a stone's throw from the Champs-Elysées, the Jardin Français at the Bristol Paris is the ideal place for lunch or dinner, surrounded by rose bushes and orange trees in bloom. [Read more]
