Trade fairs to add to your diary for back-to-school 2025

Want to fill up on good ideas, inspiration and gourmet discoveries as you head into autumn? Autumn 2025 promises to be rich in flavors and encounters, with these not-to-be-missed trade shows.

Yuna Lamarque Published on 9/1/25 at 9:01 AM

Coffee, chocolate, champagne or world cuisine: get your diaries ready! From Paris to Megève, by way of Reims, Rouen or Tours, back-to-school is the perfect time to catch up on the excitement of trade fairs and festivals highlighting gastronomy and the art of living. Whether you're an industry professional or a culinary enthusiast, these events promise discoveries and experiences to savor.

Maison & Objet in Paris, September 4-8, 2025

A must-attend trade show for the art of living for several decades, Maison & Objet brings together over 2,000 exhibitors from 145 different countries. Organized into six areas, discover new trends, artisan creations and tomorrow's nuggets.

Where? Parc Expo de Paris Nord Villepinte
www.maison-objet.com

Village international de la gastronomie in Paris, September 11-14, 2025

A genuine invitation to travel, the Village international de la gastronomie brings together exhibitors from over 60 countries for a festive event. It's an opportunity to discover the heritage, chefs and gastronomic specialities of countries from the four corners of the globe, with Cambodia as the country of honour. To top it all off, the festival's patron this year is Hélène Darroze.

Where to find us? Quai Jacques Chirac, Paris
www.village-international-de-la-gastronomie.com

Paris Coffee Show in Paris, September 13-15, 2025

Attention coffee aficionados: the Paris Coffee Show is back. Now in its sixth year, the event brings together the entire industry, from producers to baristas to consumers. In addition to entertainment and 80 exhibitors, several competitions are organized throughout the weekend, to reward talent in the field.

Where will you be? Parc Floral de Paris
www.pariscoffeeshow.fr

Mondial du Fromage de Tours, September 14-16, 2025

The must-attend event for the cheese and dairy industries is back. At the Mondial du Fromage et des Produits Laitiers in Tours, chefs, affineurs, dairy producers and equipment manufacturers meet and exchange views on the sector. Not forgetting the Concours Mondial du Meilleur Fromager and the Concours International Produits, which reward unique know-how. The Villa Rabelais has also put together a program for individual visitors, to share their love of cheese.

Where to find us Parc Expo, Tours
www.mondialdufromage.com

Les Relais du Goût in Reims, September 18-21, 2025

Reims launches its second Relais du Goût. On the program: 40 gourmet events and activities all over the city around gastronomy and champagne. The Dinner in the Sky® is one of the highlights of the weekend, with a meal inviting guests 50 meters above the ground for a food and champagne pairing by Philippe Mille, as is the Producers' Market at Domaine Les Crayères.

Where? A 3-kilometer route through Reims, linking Porte de Mars to the hill of Saint-Nicaise
www.lesrelaisdugout.fr

Gourmet Selection in Paris, September 21 and 22, 2025

Specializing in quality groceries, Gourmet Selection brings together 300 exhibitors from France and around the world. The show is organized around five themes: savoury, sweet, non-food, beverages and services. It's an opportunity for producers to showcase their expertise and discover new products.

Where? Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
www.salon-gourmet-selection.com

Rouen à Table, October 8 to 12, 2025

For its second edition, the Rouen-based festival brings cuisine and cinema together. Unmissable films and iconic replicas inspire chefs to create culinary creations that are out of the ordinary. Events, tastings, workshops and giant meals are planned throughout the city to showcase Rouen's gastronomic wealth.

Where? City of Rouen
www.visiterouen.com/actualites/rouen-a-table/

Toquicimes in Megève, October 17-19, 2025

The whole village of Megève comes alive for the eighth Toquicimes fair! Throughout the weekend, guest chefs such as Marc Veyrat and Mathieu Viannay highlight mountain cuisine through local produce and original recipes. Five areas are dedicated to discovering the riches of Alpine cuisine, from farmers' markets to food trucks and restaurant menus. Competitions and workshops punctuate the entire festival.

Where to find us Megève Village
www.toquicimes.fr

Salon du Chocolat in Paris, October 29 - November 2, 2025

The Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie de Paris celebrates its 30th anniversary! For the occasion, a colorful anniversary edition has been designed. New experiential spaces, workshops for young and old, a reinvented chocolate parade, demonstrations by more than 50 pastry chefs... An opportunity to spend a moment between innovation and indulgence.