The Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an exceptional program.

The Salon du Chocolat will be held at Porte de Versailles from October 29 to November 2, 2025, to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Chocolate fashion shows, gourmet workshops, 500 exhibitors from 60 countries, and a musical show await visitors in the 15th arrondissement.

The 2025 Salon du Chocolat is making its grand return to the Parc des Expo at Porte de Versailles in the 15th arrondissement, and this year we are celebrating 30 years of this iconic event for cocoa lovers. From October 29 to November 2, 2025, more than 250 exhibitors from 30 countries will take over Pavilion 5 to introduce us to the world of chocolate and pastry. The program includes tastings, live demonstrations, workshops for young and old, and a Broadway-style musical comedy that is sure to mark the anniversary of the Salon du Chocolat in style.

This year, the show is making a big splash with a completely revamped program. To mark three decades of success, director Marianne Chandernagor wanted to reinvent the visitor experience: two out of three activities have been revamped and around 100 new exhibitors are joining the adventure. The visitor experience is designed to be more engaging, more participatory, and more immersive than ever before.

The event honors Jean-Paul Hévin, an iconic figure in the French chocolate scene. Named Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 1986, this world-renowned master chocolatier has embodied French chocolate excellence for more than three decades. Trained alongside Joël Robuchon, he has developed a unique style that combines technical rigor, refined aesthetics, and absolute respect for taste. At the helm of more than 20 boutiques in Paris, Japan, and Taiwan, he represents the perfect union of artisanal expertise and international influence.

What's new at the 2025 Salon du Chocolat?

This year, the Salon du Chocolat programis breaking new ground. The traditional chocolate dress parade is being transformed into a Broadway-style musical show, with chocolate sets, choreography, and costumes that combine the art of pastry making with the art of performance. It's a bold move that is sure to delight both the eyes and the taste buds. This is one of the major new features of this 30th anniversary edition: the event takes on the air of an immersive musical comedy where chocolate becomes a total art form.

In partnership with AICOM, France's leading multidisciplinary school dedicated to the performing arts, the show offers an original performance combining dance, singing, theater, and chocolate costumes. Choreographer Johan Nus took part in all stages of the creative process. Inspired by classics such as The Greatest Showman, Mamma Mia, and Starmania, the show presents five narrative scenes, each showcasing chocolate costumes designed as living works of art by duos of stylists and chocolatiers. A selection of chocolate dresses will also be on display from October 20 to November 3 at Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet.

This year, the Japan area is out, and the international destinations pavilion is in, where you can meet international chefs.

Which chefs will be at the Pastry Show?

At the Pastry Show, the central stage will welcome nearly fifty renowned chefs who will take turns giving live demonstrations. These include Nina Métayer, voted the world's best pastry chef in 2023, who will reveal her refined techniques, as well as Aurélien Cohen, Nicolas Guercio from Lutetia, and Mercotte, well-known figures among pastry lovers. These masterclasses allow you to watch the creation of exceptional desserts in real time and pick up a few tips on how to reproduce these marvels at home. Tasting sessions punctuate the demonstrations, allowing you to put into practice what you have admired with your eyes.

Cake Time is coming!

Cake Time invites you to take a gourmet break in a warm and friendly atmosphere. This intimate space offers refined tastings with encounters with pastry chefs from leading establishments such as Claire Santos Lopes from the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa, Nina Métayer from La Délicatisserie, and Eddie Benghanem from the Waldorf Astoria Versailles Trianon Palace. Their sweet creations are enhanced by a selection of teas from George Cannon, a French company founded in 1898. The Royal Tea Time package is making its debut this year with an exceptional pairing: pastries combined with the fine bubbles of Gremillet Champagne.

What workshops are offered at the Salon du Chocolat?

The show is strengthening its educational dimension with more than 100 gourmet workshops and 30 conferences on the industry, ethics, transmission, and creativity. Bean-to-bar enthusiasts will discover committed artisans such as Songes et Cacao in Ardèche, Terre de Fèves in Vannes, and Chocolaterie Origines in Bordeaux. Also on the program isthe Espace Remix, where pastry chefs create desserts live to the sound of DJ sets, combining culinary creation and musical atmosphere.Yann Couvreur, Cedric Grolet, and Jeffrey Cagnes will be waiting for you there.

Contests are also on the program.

Competitions will also punctuate this edition with the Meilleur Apprenti de France Chocolaterie Confiserie (Best Apprentice in France in Chocolate and Confectionery) on October 29 at 11 a.m., the Club des Croqueurs de Chocolat Awards on the same day at 2 p.m., the Master du Pain au Chocolat on October 30 at 2 p.m., and Les Éclats du Chocolat in partnership with Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet on November 2 at 12 p.m.

A photo exhibition by the master chocolatier

For this anniversary edition, the aisle will also host a retrospective exhibition dedicated to Jean-Paul Hévin, guest of honor and master chocolatier for 2025, featuring his iconic creations and original artistic pieces that pay tribute to his 30-year career.

Is the Salon du Chocolat suitable for children?

Families are not left out. Workshops, meetings with Santa Claus, and adapted masterclasses await families. To find out more about the activities for children at the Salon du Chocolat, the program is rich and varied.

What other activities are there to discover at the show?

Another gourmet attraction is the Maison du Père Noël(Santa's House), created in partnership with Maisons du Monde, which offers a preview of the 2025 Christmas logs created by the best artisans. An exclusive collaboration with Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet presents original creations, perfect for getting ready for the holiday season.The Cake Time area invites you to enjoy friendly tastings where you can savor pastries accompanied by George Cannon tea or Gremillet Champagne in a "Royal tea time" package that highlights the refined pairings between chocolate and premium beverages.

What is the Salon du Chocolat opening night?

For the opening night on October 28, 2025 (from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.), the event will kick off with a bang with an exclusive presentation of the show's highlights in a festive atmosphere. Top chefs, master chocolatiers, and personalities from the world of chocolate will come together to celebrate the show's 30th anniversary. A portion of the proceeds from this evening will be donated to the Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque association, adding a charitable dimension to this gourmet event.

What are the prices and where can you buy tickets?

Tickets are already on sale, and we strongly recommend booking your tickets online now to take advantage of the discounted presale prices. Admission is €17, €14 for students and people with reduced mobility, and €8 for children aged 6 to 12. A family pack is available for €44 for two adults and two children. Children under 6 enter free of charge. The opening night requires a special ticket costing €30 in advance (€30 at the door).

Don't wait to buy your tickets, as the event attracts nearly 100,000 visitors each year and the lines can be long. Online ticketing is available directly on the official Salon du Chocolat website, which guarantees you faster access on the day of the event. Please note that the gourmet workshops are subject to an additional fee and require a separate reservation, subject to availability. So remember to book both your admission ticket and your workshops if you want to take part in the activities.

How to get to the Salon du Chocolat in Paris?

To get to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, take metro line 12 (Porte de Versailles station) or tram T3 (Porte de Versailles - Parc des Expositions stop). The show is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day from October 29 to November 2, 2025. Please note that once you leave, you cannot re-enter: tickets are valid for one day and one entry only.

If you're looking for a great plan for the 2025 All Saints' Day holidays in Paris, here's a family outing that combines gourmet treats, discovery, and entertainment. With 250 international exhibitors, demonstrations by top chefs, hands-on workshops, and a musical chocolate show that promises to be memorable, the 2025 Salon du Chocolat remains the place to be for all cocoa and pastry lovers. And if you're a chocolate fan all year round, don't hesitate to discover the best chocolate shops in Paris to prolong the pleasure after the show.

In short, to celebrate 30 years of chocolate passion in style, head to the Porte de Versailles from October 29 to November 2, 2025. Book your tickets quickly on the official websitebefore it's too late. Who wants to stock up on chocolate?