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The Semaine du Goût (Week of Taste) comes to Parisian markets!
Trade your supermarket aisles for the authentic hustle of a local Parisian street market this weekend. We have curated a series of workshops and tastings where professional chefs help you uncover the hidden potential of fresh, seasonal ingredients.
About
From October 12 to 18, 2026, the Semaine du Goût takes over various Parisian markets to celebrate local gastronomy. Through culinary demonstrations, waste-reduction workshops, and blind tasting sessions, attendees are invited to rediscover seasonal produce and connect with the vendors who bring these markets to life every day. All events scheduled throughout this week are completely free of charge. Whether you are a passionate foodie or simply curious about new flavors, this is the perfect opportunity to value local expertise and learn practical tips for sustainable cooking in your everyday life.
Culinary demonstrations, tastings, workshops with chefs, and discovery of traders' products: for one week, covered and open-air markets invite you to explore flavors, discover seasonal products, and meet those who bring the markets to life every day.
Find the program of events near you below.
Paris Centre ()Marché Saint-Honoré
Wednesday, October 14
Afternoon
Activity: "Economical and anti-waste recipes" workshop with a chef: preparation and tasting of a recipe using market products, with tips to make the most of unsold items and limit waste.
Marché Les Halles
Thursday, October 15
Afternoon
Activity: "Economical and anti-waste recipes" workshop with a chef: preparation and tasting of a recipe using market products, with tips to make the most of unsold items and limit waste.
Marché Bourse
Friday, October 16
Afternoon
Activity: Blind tasting of traders' products to recognize flavors and textures, discover their origin and seasonality, and receive tips on how to cook them.
Marché Maubert
Saturday, October 17,
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Discovery of French edible flowers and their culinary uses.
Marché Monge
Sunday, October 18
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Blind sensory workshop to recognize the scents of products, spices, and aromatic herbs from the market.
Marché Raspail Bio
Sunday, October 18
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Blind sensory workshop focusing on the scents and products of the market.
Marché couvert Saint-Germain
Sunday, October 18
Activity: Demonstration and tasting performed by a chef using market products.
Marché Saxe-Breteuil
Saturday, October 17
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Discovery of different mushroom varieties, their seasonality, and their culinary uses.
Marché Batignolles Bio
Saturday, October 17
From 10 am to 1 pm
Activity: "Economical recipes and sustainable eating" workshop: a chef prepares a recipe using seasonal products, followed by a tasting and advice on sustainable and accessible eating.
Marché Sainte-Cécile
Saturday, October 17
From 10 am to 1 pm
Activity: "Economical and anti-waste recipes" workshop with a chef: preparation and tasting of a recipe using market products, with tips on how to better use products and limit waste.
Marché couvert Saint-Martin
Sunday, October 18
Activity: Demonstration and tasting centered on products offered by market traders.
Marché couvert Saint-Quentin
Sunday, October 18
Activity: Culinary workshop for children hosted by a chef and their assistant.
Marché Ménilmontant
Tuesday, October 13
From 10 am to 1 pm
Activity: Blind tasting of traders' products to discover flavors and textures, their origin and seasonality.
Marché Père Chaillet
Wednesday, October 14
Afternoon
Activity: Blind tasting of market products, accompanied by preparation and storage tips.
Marché Popincourt
Friday, October 16
From 10 am to 1 pm
Activity: Blind tasting of products offered by traders, to test your senses and discover market products in a new way.
Marché Daumesnil
Friday, October 16
From 10 am to 1 pm
Activity: "Economical and anti-waste recipes" workshop: a chef creates an economical recipe from market products and unsold items, with demonstration, advice, and tasting.
Marché Paris Rive Gauche
Friday, October 16
From 2 pm to 6 pm
Activity: Blind sensory workshop to recognize different market scents.
Marché Auguste Blanqui
Sunday, October 18
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Discovery and tasting of forgotten or little-known seasonal products.
Marché Jeanne d’Arc
Sunday, October 18
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Blind tasting of products offered by market traders.
Marché Edgar Quinet
Saturday, October 17
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Discovery of forgotten or little-known seasonal fruits, vegetables, and products, with tips on how to cook them.
Marché Saint-Charles
Friday, October 16
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Batch cooking workshop to learn how to prepare several economical recipes with fresh, seasonal products.
Marché Lecourbe
Saturday, October 17
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Discovery of forgotten or little-known seasonal products and their culinary uses.
Marché Convention
Sunday, October 18
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Blind tasting of traders' products.
Marché Grenelle
Sunday, October 18
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Discovery of different mushroom varieties and tips on how to cook them.
Marché Auteuil
Wednesday, October 14
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Discovery of French edible flowers, their flavors, and their culinary uses.
Marché Porte Molitor
Friday, October 16
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Discovery of different mushroom varieties and tips on how to cook them.
Marché Gros-la-Fontaine
Friday, October 16
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Demonstration and tasting of a recipe created by a chef using market products.
Marché Président-Wilson
Saturday, October 17
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Demonstration and tasting of a recipe created by a chef using market products.
Marché Point-du-Jour
Sunday, October 18
From 9 am to 1 pm
Activity: Batch cooking workshop focusing on economical recipes made with fresh, seasonal products.
Marché Ordener
Wednesday, October 14
From 10 am to 1 pm
Activity: Blind tasting of traders' products to recognize flavors and textures and learn more about their seasonality and usage.
Marché Ornano
Sunday, October 18
From 10 am to 1 pm
Activity: "Economical and anti-waste recipes" workshop with culinary demonstration, tasting, and tips on how to cook products differently and limit waste.
Marché Crimée-Curial
Tuesday, October 13
From 10 am to 1 pm
Activity: Blind tasting of products offered by traders, with discovery of flavors, textures, origins, and seasonality.
Marché Villette
Wednesday, October 14
From 10 am to 1 pm
Activity: Blind tasting of market products, accompanied by tips on how to better prepare, store, and use them.
Marché Jean Jaurès
Thursday, October 15
From 10 am to 1 pm
Activity: Blind tasting to discover traders' products, their flavors, origin, and seasonality in a new way.
Marché Réunion
Sunday, October 18
From 10 am to 1 pm
Activity: "Flavors, seasonality, and anti-waste" workshop focusing on market products and best practices to better choose, cook, and limit waste.
Marché Davout
Tuesday, October 13
From 10 am to 1 pm
Activity: Blind tasting of traders' products to test your senses and discover their flavors, textures, and characteristics.
Marché Porte Dorée
Sunday, October 18
From 10 am to 1 pm
Activity: "Eating well on a budget" workshop: a chef creates an economical recipe from seasonal products, with tips on preparing simple and accessible meals, followed by a tasting.
Our take on this event
The Semaine du Goût arrives at Parisian open-air and covered markets for a gourmet immersion from October 12 to 18, 2026. This initiative highlights seasonal products and the expertise of local merchants through a variety of workshops and meetings that are open to everyone for free.
The program varies depending on the chosen market. You can participate in economic and anti-waste cooking workshops with professional chefs, explore different varieties of mushrooms, discover edible flowers, or challenge your senses during blind tasting sessions. Some markets offer unique experiences, such as batch cooking initiations at Marché Saint-Charles or culinary workshops specifically for children at the Saint-Quentin covered market.
Each event provides an opportunity to learn how to better select and prepare ingredients while minimizing food waste, thanks to the advice provided by the experts. Whether you want to master sustainable recipes, discover forgotten products, or simply sharpen your palate, these sessions offer a hands-on approach to food. Check the specific program for each district to find exact times, as sessions typically run during the morning or afternoon depending on the location.
