Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie 2026 – Paris, France

What to expect in 2026

Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie 2026 brings together chocolate makers, pastry chefs, cocoa producers, artisans, brands, culinary professionals and chocolate enthusiasts for a large-scale celebration of cocoa, chocolate and pastry in Paris. The official programme combines tasting opportunities with live demonstrations, educational sessions, artistic installations, workshops and professional networking. The organiser describes the event as a major meeting place for the chocolate and pastry sectors, with hundreds of exhibitors and a substantial programme of live experiences.

Visitors can expect much more than conventional exhibition stands. The programme includes the Pastry Show, Cacao Show conferences, gourmet workshops, a Musical Show inspired by the traditional chocolate fashion show, chocolate sculptures, international cocoa presentations and themed discovery routes.

Key experiences include:

• Pastry Show: Live demonstrations from pastry chefs and master chocolatiers, with techniques and recipes presented on stage.
• Musical Show: The traditional chocolate fashion concept has evolved into a theatrical musical production combining chocolate costumes, fashion, singing, dance and technology.
• Cacao Show: Conferences examining cocoa origins, craftsmanship, production chains, sustainability and consumer trends.
• Gourmet Workshops: Hands-on activities for adults and children interested in chocolate and pastry techniques.
• International Pavilion: Cocoa-producing countries present their origins, traditions, beans and regional expertise.
• Allée de l’Inspiration: An artistic area where chocolate is presented as a creative medium through sculptures and chocolate-covered costumes.
• Choco’Live: An interactive area combining educational activities, contests, quizzes, music and family entertainment.
• Cake Time: A refined tasting concept centred on pastry creations and gourmet breaks.
• B2B Village: A dedicated professional area for suppliers, manufacturers, equipment companies, ingredient specialists and other industry participants.

The official visitor programme also presents themed routes for people interested in emerging chocolate brands, cocoa origins, fine pastry and international chocolate culture.

Event dates

Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie 2026 will take place from October 28 to November 1, 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris.

The main exhibition will be open daily from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The official programme also includes an opening-night experience scheduled for the evening before the main exhibition period.

The official address is:

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles – Hall 5
1 Place de la Porte de Versailles
75015 Paris, France

The organiser states that the exhibition will occupy Hall 5, with different programme areas distributed through the exhibition space.

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Venue & festival site

The event takes place at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, one of Paris’s major exhibition venues. The Salon du Chocolat’s official visitor information identifies Hall 5 as the principal venue for the event.

The venue provides a practical setting for a combination of exhibition stands, demonstrations, stages, tasting areas, workshops and professional meeting spaces. Visitors can move between the different themed areas while discovering products from French and international exhibitors.

The site is also well connected to Paris’s public transport network. Metro Line 12, tramway lines T2 and T3a, and local bus services provide direct access to the exhibition centre.

For visitors with accessibility requirements, the exhibition centre provides accessible entrances, lifts, adapted toilets, reserved parking spaces and assistance facilities.

Full food & drink programme

The food programme focuses primarily on chocolate, cocoa and pastry, with opportunities to taste products directly from exhibitors and discover different approaches to confectionery and baking.

The official programme includes a broad selection of sweet experiences:

• Chocolate bars and pralines
• Truffles and confectionery
• Bean-to-bar chocolate
• Pastries and entremets
• Chocolate desserts
• Biscuits and decorated cookies
• Cakes and specialty pastries
• Cocoa-based creations
• International chocolate specialities
• Coffee and tea pairings
• Seasonal chocolate creations
• Yule logs and festive pastry concepts
• Gourmet tasting experiences

The Salon also gives visitors opportunities to observe chocolate production and pastry techniques rather than simply purchasing finished products. The official visitor routes highlight exhibitors working across cocoa biodiversity, bean-to-bar production, traditional craftsmanship and contemporary pastry.

The International Pavilion adds another dimension by presenting cocoa-producing countries and their individual traditions, origins and approaches to chocolate. The organiser specifically highlights countries including Brazil, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador and Haiti.

Featured foods & specialties

Chocolate remains the central speciality, but the event covers a broad range of products and techniques.

Visitors can look for:

• Dark, milk and white chocolate creations
• Bean-to-bar chocolate
• Pralines and ganaches
• Chocolate-covered confectionery
• Chocolate sculptures
• Contemporary entremets
• French pastry classics
• Japanese-inspired pastry
• Artisan biscuits
• Cocoa-based drinks
• Seasonal cakes and desserts
• International cocoa specialities

The official exhibitor routes feature artisans and brands such as COPO, Fleurs de Chocolat, Fuzco, Cachoteries, Wonderland Pâtisserie, L’Atelier de Géraldine, Ara Chocolat, Melt, Chocolaterie Pépites and others.

The programme also highlights established pastry names and chocolate specialists, including Sadaharu Aoki, Stéphane Glacier, Pralus, Vincent Guerlais, Maelig Georgelin, Christophe Renou, Takeshi Shibata, Mori Yoshida and others.

Restaurants, vendors & producers

The exhibition is built around specialist exhibitors rather than a conventional restaurant festival. Chocolatiers, pastry makers, cocoa producers, confectioners, ingredient specialists and food brands create the main tasting and purchasing environment.

The official exhibitor programme includes both established names and emerging businesses. Visitors can use the themed routes to identify exhibitors based on their interests, including new chocolate brands, sustainable cocoa, fine pastry and international chocolate.

The event also includes a professional B2B section where manufacturers, equipment suppliers, ingredient companies, packaging specialists and other industry businesses can meet buyers and professionals.

For visitors interested in discovering new producers, the “Pépites” route specifically focuses on emerging talent, innovative products and less familiar chocolate creations.

Wine, beer & beverage selection

The event is centred on chocolate, pastry and cocoa rather than beer or wine. Beverage experiences are therefore presented mainly as complementary elements to the sweet-food programme.

Coffee and tea are relevant to the pastry and chocolate experience, with the official programme including gourmet breaks and tasting concepts such as Cake Time. The event’s partner and exhibitor ecosystem also includes specialist beverage-related participants.

Visitors should therefore approach the beverage programme primarily as part of chocolate, pastry and dessert pairing rather than expecting a dedicated wine or beer festival.

Tastings, cooking demos & workshops

Hands-on and live educational experiences are an important part of the programme.

The Pastry Show provides live demonstrations by pastry chefs and master chocolatiers. Chefs demonstrate recipes, techniques, decoration and presentation while explaining their approach to pastry making. The official programme states that the stage is designed around live culinary demonstrations and includes the participation of Mercotte.

The Gourmet Workshops offer more interactive participation. Adult workshops are available from age 13, while dedicated children’s workshops are offered for younger participants. Workshop participation requires a separate reservation and an exhibition admission ticket.

The 2026 workshop prices are:

• Children’s workshop: $13.64, approximately 45 minutes
• Adult workshop: $28.41, approximately 1 hour
• Premium adult workshop: $39.78, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

The premium workshops focus specifically on the art of chocolate pairings. The organiser states that workshops are conducted in French.

The Cacao Show provides another educational component, with producers, experts, chocolatiers and industry participants discussing cocoa origins, production, sustainability, craftsmanship and consumption trends.

Ticket types & entry options

The official 2026 ticketing system offers several admission categories. Each standard ticket provides access for one person for one selected day, with different prices depending on whether the visit is during the week or weekend.

Current published prices, converted to USD, include:

• Adult weekday ticket: $18.19
• Adult weekend ticket: $22.72
• Student or PMR weekday ticket: $15.91
• Student or PMR weekend ticket: $19.31
• Child weekday ticket: $9.09
• Child weekend ticket: $11.36
• Children under 6: Free
• Family weekday ticket: $51.12 for four people
• Family weekend ticket: $63.62 for four people

The organiser also offers a late-day admission option:

• Adult, student or PMR late-day ticket: $11.36
• Child late-day ticket: $5.68

The late-day ticket provides entry during the final portion of the daily opening period.

The professional ticketing options include:

• Professional one-day pass: $22.72
• Professional three-day pass: $56.80

The professional admission also provides access to the dedicated B2B Village.

Prices have been converted from the official published amounts using an approximate EUR/USD mid-market rate of 1 EUR = $1.136. Actual card or payment-provider exchange rates may differ.

VIP & premium experiences

The official ticketing programme includes a Gold Pass for visitors who want additional benefits during their visit.

The published Gold Pass prices are:

• Gold Pass weekday: $45.44
• Gold Pass weekend: $51.12

Benefits include dedicated reception and priority entry, a complimentary hot drink, a chocolate surprise, priority access to the cloakroom, fast access to selected attractions and access to a premium seating area for one Musical Show performance, subject to availability.

The event also has an opening-night ticket offering an enhanced evening experience. The published admission is:

• Opening-night adult: $34.08
• Opening-night child: $11.36

The opening-night programme is separate from standard daytime admission and combines access with special entertainment and gourmet experiences.

Event rules

Visitors should purchase tickets through the official ticketing system or recognised official sales channels. The organiser specifically warns visitors not to purchase tickets from unknown individuals.

Important visitor rules include:

• Tickets purchased through the official online ticketing system are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable except in specified circumstances.
• Student and PMR concessions require appropriate supporting documentation.
• Workshop participation requires both an event admission ticket and the relevant workshop booking.
• The organiser states that suitcases and bags are not permitted inside the exhibition for security reasons.
• The cloakroom can be used for permitted items such as coats, jackets and helmets.
• Visitors should follow security instructions and venue staff directions.
• Children participating in adult workshops remain under the responsibility of their parents or legal guardians.

The official FAQ also confirms that group and CSE arrangements are available for qualifying groups.

How to get there

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is located in the 15th arrondissement and is accessible from central Paris through several public transport options.

For visitors arriving by metro, Line 12 serves Porte de Versailles. The venue identifies Exit 1 as the appropriate access for several exhibition pavilions, including the area serving Pavilions 2 through 7.

Tramway is another convenient option. T2 and T3a serve the Porte de Versailles – Parc des Expositions stop.

Bus services also serve the exhibition centre, including Bus 80 and Bus 39. Cyclists can use the Vélib’ station on Avenue Ernest Renan.

Visitors arriving from outside Paris can connect with the city’s wider rail and public transport network before continuing to the exhibition centre.

Public transport & parking

Public transport is strongly supported by the venue and provides direct access to the exhibition centre.

The main options are:

• Metro: Line 12, Porte de Versailles
• Tram: T2 and T3a
• Bus: Line 80 and Line 39
• Bicycle: Vélib’ station on Avenue Ernest Renan
• Car: Several exhibition-centre parking facilities are available

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles has dedicated parking facilities, including spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility. The venue lists accessible spaces in P1, P6 and P7.

Visitors travelling by car should check current venue access information before travelling because exhibition-centre traffic and parking conditions can vary according to other events taking place at the site.

Accommodation areas

Visitors travelling to Paris for the Salon du Chocolat have several practical accommodation areas to consider.

Porte de Versailles: Staying close to the exhibition centre is convenient for visitors who want to minimise travel time and return easily after a full day of tastings and activities.

15th arrondissement: The surrounding district provides accommodation, restaurants and everyday services while remaining close to the exhibition centre.

Montparnasse: This is a useful option for visitors who want good rail and metro connections while staying within Paris.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés and central Paris: Visitors combining the Salon with sightseeing can stay closer to central attractions and use Metro Line 12 or other connections to reach the venue.

Southwestern Paris: Areas around Issy-les-Moulineaux and nearby districts can also provide accommodation options with convenient access to Porte de Versailles.

Because the exhibition centre is connected to several public transport routes, visitors do not necessarily need to stay immediately beside the venue.

Food & drink highlights

The strongest attraction is the sheer variety of chocolate and pastry styles available in one place. Visitors can compare traditional French techniques with bean-to-bar production, international cocoa traditions, modern pastry and experimental chocolate creations.

The official programme highlights several particularly notable areas.

The International Pavilion gives visitors the opportunity to explore cocoa-producing countries and learn about the origins and traditions behind different beans.

The Allée de l’Inspiration treats chocolate as an artistic material, with sculptures and chocolate costumes demonstrating how far the ingredient can be taken beyond conventional confectionery.

The Pastry Show is particularly relevant for visitors interested in professional pastry techniques, while the Gourmet Workshops provide a more participatory experience.

The event also offers routes for visitors who specifically want emerging brands, sustainable cocoa, fine pastry or international chocolate.

Accessibility

Accessibility is supported both by the exhibition organiser and the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles venue.

The venue provides accessible access routes, lifts and adapted facilities throughout the exhibition centre. Reserved parking spaces are available for people with reduced mobility, and wheelchairs can be made available through the site’s security service subject to availability and the required deposit.

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles also provides MAP’EXPO, an interactive guidance system designed to help visitors navigate the site according to different accessibility needs. The system can help users identify routes, entrances, transport points, parking facilities and other services.

The Salon du Chocolat also offers a specific PMR admission category, with eligibility requiring appropriate documentation.

Visitors with specific accessibility requirements should contact the organiser or venue in advance if they need individual assistance.

Best days to attend

The best day depends on the type of experience a visitor wants.

For a quieter shopping experience: A weekday visit can be useful for visitors who want more time to browse exhibitors, speak with artisans and explore tasting areas.

For families: Families can take advantage of child-focused activities, interactive experiences and attractions designed for younger visitors.

For pastry enthusiasts: Visitors primarily interested in demonstrations should plan around the Pastry Show and its chef appearances.

For professionals: The B2B Village is designed specifically for industry professionals looking for suppliers, business contacts, innovations and market information.

For premium experiences: Gold Pass holders receive priority benefits and additional access advantages, while the opening-night experience offers a more exclusive format.

Because the programme contains multiple stages and activities, visitors interested in specific chefs, workshops or performances should check the official programme before choosing their visit.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition featured a wide range of chocolate, pastry and entertainment experiences. According to the organiser’s official retrospective, the Musical Show was a major feature, replacing the traditional chocolate dress parade with a production combining chocolate costumes, music, choreography and theatrical performance.

Another major attraction was the Remix space, which brought together pastry chefs Yann Couvreur, Jeffrey Cagnes and Cédric Grolet for a shared gourmet concept.

The previous edition also included Santa’s House, featuring advent calendars and a display of Yule logs, while the Allée de l’Inspiration presented chocolate costumes and sculptures as artistic works.

The organiser’s 2026 exhibitor information reports that the previous edition’s visitor research found that 90% of visitors purchased something, with an average basket value of $120.42 after converting the published €106 figure. This is an organiser-reported 2025 survey result rather than a guaranteed result for the new edition.

Official tickets

Official tickets are available through the Salon du Chocolat Paris ticketing page. Visitors should use the organiser’s official ticketing system rather than buying from unknown sellers.

Official Salon du Chocolat Paris tickets (https://www.salon-du-chocolat.com/en/paris/practical-info/buy-my-ticket)

The official website also provides the current programme, exhibitor directory, practical information, accessibility details and visitor FAQ.

Official Salon du Chocolat Paris website (https://www.salon-du-chocolat.com/)