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Welcome to the Semaine du Goût 2026 in France
From October 12 to 18, 2026, the whole of France turns into one big classroom and marketplace celebrating taste. Now in its 37th edition, the Semaine du Goût brings children, families and food lovers together with bakers, butchers, cheesemakers, chefs and farmers, with a particularly strong lineup of events in Paris.
Highlights and Attractions During the Semaine du Goût in Paris and Across France
- The well known Leçons de Goût, where food artisans and chefs visit school classrooms directly
- Open air market stalls and tastings in cities across the country, with Paris among the most active
- Special restaurant menus that put seasonal and regional products front and center
- Family workshops exploring the five senses and new flavors
- Support for traditional food trades such as baking, pastry making and fishmongering
- An interactive map on the official website to find nearby events
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Program and Schedule: What Happens and When in France
The centerpiece of the week is the Leçons de Goût, roughly 45 minute sessions in which food professionals teach students about products, origins and trades. At the same time, farms, businesses and shops across the country open their doors, restaurants build special menus and markets host tastings. The full 2026 program is published on the official website starting in September.
Taking Part in the Semaine du Goût 2026
The Semaine du Goût is free to attend for visitors, though individual organizers may offer their own paid experiences such as guided tastings. Schools can register for a Leçon de Goût through the official platform, while individuals can find nearby events using the interactive map on legout.com.
Visitor Tips: Getting Around and Joining In in Paris
- Since events are spread across all of France, it is worth checking the official website's interactive map before planning a visit
- In Paris, markets and bakeries are especially active, making the neighborhoods around the major covered markets well worth a stroll during the week
- Families should book Leçons de Goût and workshops early, as spots are limited
- Restaurants running special menus should be booked ahead for the week itself
