The World’s Most Indulgent Chocolate Festival

Salon du Chocolat Paris 2025
The Salon du Chocolat Paris makes its grand return from the 29th of October to the 2nd of November in 2025, taking place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Pavillon 5.

This international chocolate event is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It is ready to move to the next stage, where the luxury chocolate fair will be combined with performance art and culinary mastery.

It has already been classified as one of the best chocolate events worldwide, with more than 240 exhibitors and about 40,000 visitors!

Global Cuisine Meets Chocolate: What to Expect

Besides the Paris exhibition, the rich combination of chocolate and cuisines from different parts of the world will be the main attraction:

An “International Destinations Pavilion”– Where one can taste the Planet’s cocoa origins from Madagascar to Ecuador and Peru.

The chocolate dress parade– The parade is a legend, and has been re-conceived as a musical show; the edible couture featured in it mingles with the performance to create a spectacular combination of art and confectionery.

Masterclasses and live demos– The crème de la crème of pastry chefs and chocolatiers exhibit their skills in front of you- An ideal mixture of top-notch chocolate experiences and hands-on learning.

Workshops and tastings for everyone– Not only the bean-to-bar sessions but also chocolate bars, pastry plating, and so on, highlight the irresistible “Cake Time” along with the immersive discovery areas.

In brief, it’s not just a trade fair: it’s a five-day pilgrimage for anyone who is a chocolate lover, no matter in which form – artisan, luxury, classic, or avant-garde choco-conniseur.

Why This Is a Must for Every Chocolate Lover

If you have a sweet tooth, then there is a lot to please your senses:

Tastings-Explore single-origin, premium chocolate at the dedicated “Chocolate Bar” and discovery zones

Luxury chocolate fair atmosphere-It is all about glamour, with extravagant chocolate sculptures and chocolate presented as an outfit.

Chocolate has been recognised as a global product-It is no longer just a mere dessert—the whole world now gets to taste it in different ways, through luxury, extravagant and creative culinary art. Moreover, the event promises gastronomic pairings, worldwide influences and a trip through different kitchens.

Attraction for every age group-Workshops for both grown-ups and kids are conducted and thus these immersive areas, and the family-friendly tastings have made it more than just a show for the industry.

Not just business, but pleasure, too-The event is a serious business platform for professionals—but for seekers of pleasure and love, it is a chance to fondre de plaisir — melt with pleasure- in Paris!

Practical Details & Tips

Locations: From October 29th to November 2nd, 2025, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Pavillon 5. Opening night: 28th from 19:00.

Timings: Every day from 10 am to 7 pm.

Tickets and fees: Early bird offers are available; children under 6 are mostly free or charged less. Go to the official site for the latest

Travel suggestion: Take the Metro line 12 (Porte de Versailles) or Tram T2 to the venue.

What to bring: Easygoing shoes (as you will be walking a lot), a small bag (hauling large suitcases is not allowed), and perhaps a tasting appetite.

Expert advice: Arrive early to secure spots in the most popular workshops and tastings, and plan your outing around the main events (like the fashion or musical show) to maximise your experience.

Language tip: The preferred language at the event is French, but in many cases, the exhibitors and workshops do have English support—so pas de souci -no worries- if your French is elementary!

Final Thoughts

Imagine entering a chocolate-y world where the journey begins with the source of cocoa beans and culminates in luxurious confectionery, with global cuisines and fashion playing a role. In that case, Salon du Chocolat Paris is the place for you. Where flavour, craftsmanship and spectacle converge. Whether you say “Je veux du chocolat !” (I want some chocolate!) or just want to experience something truly indulgent, make sure this is on your calendar, after all, as they might say in Paris, “Un petit morceau suffit” (just a little piece is enough) — though in this case, you’ll likely want un peu plus.