What to Do in Paris for Foodies in May 2025

Spring is in full swing and so is the Parisian appetite. If you’re planning a trip this May—or you’re already here hungry for what’s next—this guide will give you a chef’s-eye view of what’s in season, what’s on the menu, and where the real flavour is hiding. Everything you need to know about what to do in Paris for foodies in May 2025.

From fresh asparagus to cheeky wine festivals, here’s what to eat, sip, and savour in Paris this May. Click the links below to jump straight to the sections that tempt your taste buds.

Paris Food Events in May 2025

Discover our top pick of the best Paris food events in May 2025—from wine fairs to cheese festivals and pop-up markets. Here’s what foodies can’t miss:

• 30 April – 11 May 2025 — Foire de Paris — Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
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• 1 – 11 May 2025 — Paris Bread Festival — Notre-Dame, Paris — A major moment for Parisian bakers and pastry lovers. This is when the city’s best baguettes, croissants, and other specialties are crowned by the Syndicat des Boulangers du Grand Paris. Keep an eye on boulangersdugrandparis.com for announcements and award updates. It’s more than bread—it’s pride, craft, and competition at its most delicious. Read our Guide to the Paris Bread Festival 2025 here!
• 1 May — Fête du Travail (Labour Day)
• 2 May — International Sauvignon Blanc Day
• 3 May — International Sommelier Day — Take the time to spread some joy with your favourite wine geek. This is the perfect excuse to celebrate the unsung heroes of the wine world. I’ll be attempting to cook something extra special for my favourite sommelier—because nothing says ‘thank you for the perfect pairing’ like a homemade meal done right.
• 8 – 11 May 2025 — Taste Paris Festival — Grand Palais
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• 18 – 19 May 2025 — CHEFFES! Paris 2025 – Festival culinaire et solidaire – Le Mazette – Super excited to see this feminist festival by chefs for chefs come back and hoping to snag myself a ticket soon.
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• 19 – 25 May 2025 — Paris Beer Festival — The best beer festival in Paris—and the only one run by an association. A full week of tastings, collabs, and beer-fueled brilliance all over the city, culminating in a grande finale at Ground Control.
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• 30 May — Fêtes de Voisins (Neighbour’s Day) — Nothing says eat like the French quite like a long, lazy afternoon meal shared with the people next door. This joyful celebration of community is the perfect excuse to break bread, pour wine, and finally learn your neighbour’s name. Find out more at fetedesvoisins.fr.

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Seasonal Flavours in Paris This May

In May, French markets and menus are graced with an array of fresh, seasonal produce. Here’s a closer look at what’s in season:​

🌿 Coming Into Season

• Spring onions – Mild and sweet, perfect in salads.
• Peas and fava beans – Fresh, bright, and just right with a little mint. Eat them raw or lightly steamed.
• New potatoes – Especially varieties like Île de Ré or Noirmoutier. Creamy and delicate, grown near the sea for extra flavour.
• Strawberries (Gariguette, Charlotte) – Sweet, fragrant, and perfect for dessert.
• Rhubarb – Tart and lively, great in tarts and compotes.
• Chervil, tarragon, wild garlic – Fresh herbs to add a punch to salads, sauces, or eggs.
• Fresh goat cheese (chèvre frais) – Creamy, tangy, and perfect for spring.

Use these ingredients to cook like a local. Think light, fresh, and full of flavour.

Incorporating these seasonal ingredients into your cooking not only supports local agriculture but also ensures that you’re enjoying produce at its peak flavor and nutritional value.

🌺 Going Out of Season

1. Endives: Typically harvested from October to April, endives become less prevalent in May.​
2. Celery Root (Céleri-rave): Its peak season spans from October to April, leading to reduced availability in May.​
3. Pumpkins and Squash (Courges): These are primarily autumn and winter vegetables, with their season concluding by late winter or early spring.

🍽️ On Menus Now

• Asperges à la vinaigrette — A simple yet perfect starter
• Fèves with mint & chèvre — Seasonal peas meet creamy goat’s cheese
• Gariguette tartes — Instagrammable? Yes. Overhyped? Only if you get them from the wrong patisserie.
• Navarin d’agneau — A classic spring stew with lamb and vegetables

Tourist Trap Alert: If a restaurant’s menu is laminated, in four languages, and pushing beef bourguignon in May… run. You’re not in seasonal France.

Hidden Gems & Cheap Eats in Paris This May

Still simmering… This section will be updated with the freshest finds before May kicks off. Expect hidden gems, street eats, and the kind of local recommendations that won’t show up in tourist guides.

Follow along on Substack or Instagram @chef_tris_.

What We’ve Been Cooking Up on the Blog

Coming soon – This will get updated along with the rest of this blog before the beginning of May 2025!

What You Can’t Miss Eating in Paris in May 2025

Looking for the thing you can’t miss if you are visiting Paris in May as a foodie? This is the spot where we’ll dish out the best bites of the month—but since we post these guides a month early to stay ahead of the curve, you’ll have to hold tight.

Coming soon – Check back before May begins!

Paris in May 2025: Chef’s Notes & Market Whispers

More coming soon – It’s not May yet, so I haven’t heard any whispers worth passing on.

Coming to Paris in June or looking ahead to July? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Check out:

• What to do in Paris for foodies in June 2025 – Coming Soon
• What to do in Paris for foodies in July 2025 – Coming Soon

Got a hot Paris tip for May?

Send it my way or tag me on Instagram @chef_tris_—I’m always hungry for a hot lead.

Chef Tris

Food Tour Guide

From the bustling streets of Paris to the heat of a professional kitchen, my life has always revolved around food. A Brit who moved to France at 16, I trained as a chef in a Parisian palace kitchen at 18 and have spent decades cooking, eating, and living like the French.

By day, I run kitchens and events, but Eat Like The French is my side hustle—a way to share my passion for French food through writing and food tours. After a detour into tech recruitment, I returned to what I love most: cooking and storytelling—one dish, one tour, and one bite at a time.