The Salon du Chocolat, a concept born of a shared passion
It was in 1994 that the idea of creating a chocolate event was born in the mind of entrepreneur Sylvie Douce. While the concept seemed improbable to the profession, she threw herself into organizing the first edition with François Jeantet.
They inaugurate the 1st Salon du Chocolat on October 28 1995 with just 40 exhibitors. At the time, 40,000 visitors answered the call at the Espace Eiffel Branly. In the face of this success, the couple didn't stop there, heading for New York in 1998, Tokyo in 2000 and other international metropolises in the years that followed.
The Salon du Chocolat de Paris now welcomes over 500 exhibitors from all over the world, representing 60 countries and bringing together the largest selection of chocolates from 5 continents.
Events to look forward to at this gourmet rendezvous
The Pastry Show scene
This entertainment area plunges you into the world of sweet gastronomy. You'll be able to watch grandiose demonstrations by renowned chefs. These live recipes are an opportunity to discover original creations. Delights for the eyes and taste buds await you at this culinary show presented by Mercotte herself.
The parade of chocolate dresses
This is another not-to-be-missed event at the Salon du Chocolat. The parade of chocolate dresses is a veritable fashion show presented to the public twice a day, at 4pm and 5pm. Designers and chocolatiers combine their talents and creativity to reveal ever more surprising creations. The pairings of the 2024 edition are getting ready to blow you away on the Cacao Show stage.
Le Salon du Chocolat junior
The event is accessible to families, with a fun and educational area dedicated to children. The Junior Pastry Show offers tasting experiences in the magical world of chocolate, as well as demonstrations of recipes that are easy to reproduce at home. Chefs follow one another in this junior area to the delight of young and old alike.
Other Show experiences
In addition to the Salon du Chocolat's flagship events, the program also includes a series of conferences where columnists, critics and artisans share their expertise.
You'll also be able to meet exhibitors from all over the world, and discover not only the producing countries, but also the featured country at this 29th edition of the Salon du Chocolat de Paris.
The Competition area allows you to attend competitions between professionals and amateurs. It's the place to be to discover the winners of various events such as :
- The Trophée National de la Pâtisserie Chocolaterie française
- Le Master du Pain au Chocolat
- Le Meilleur Apprenti de France Chocolat Confiserie
As for the chocolate exhibition area, it features impressive sculptures and stagings.
Practical information on how to get to the Salon du Chocolat de Paris 2024
The 29th Salon du Chocolat de Paris will be held from Wednesday October 30 to Sunday November 3, 2024 in Pavilion 5 at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles.
To make the most of this event, optimize your stay in Paris by choosing one of our daily flights from various provincial cities. Aboard one of our ATR-42s, you can be in Paris in just a few hours.
The Salon du Chocolat can also be reached by public transport from Orly airport:
- On leaving the terminal, head for the bus station
- Take the Orlybus line towards Denfert-Rochereau to the Montsouris - Tombe Issoire stop.
- Then head for Porte d'Orléans station and get on tramway line 3a.
- After 5 stops, get off at Porte de Versailles.
You can also get to the show by cab or car, via the A106 and A6 freeways and the Paris ring road.
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