Salon du Chocolat 2026 : dates et où loger dans le 13e

Every autumn, the world’s biggest chocolate event comes to Paris. The Salon du Chocolat 2026 runs from 28 October to 1 November at Porte de Versailles: tastings, chef demonstrations, a fashion show of chocolate dresses and stands from all over the world. Here is the practical information, and why the 13th arrondissement is a smart base for enjoying it.

Salon du Chocolat 2026: dates, venue and opening hours

The show takes place from Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, in Pavilion 5 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, in the 15th arrondissement. Doors are open every day from 10 am to 7 pm. The evening before, on Tuesday 27 October, an opening night launches the edition from 7 pm to 10 pm. For prices and ticket bookings, it’s best to use the show’s official ticketing site, as prices may change from one edition to the next.

What to expect

The Salon du Chocolat is first and foremost a huge gourmet market: chocolatiers, pastry chefs and cocoa producers from many countries, with plenty to taste and buy. On top of that, there are chef demonstrations and masterclasses, workshops for children and adults, an area dedicated to the origins of cocoa, and the famous fashion show of dresses made from chocolate that closes each day. Allow plenty of time: on a busy weekend, it can get very crowded around the middle of the day.

Getting there from the 13th

Porte de Versailles is in the 15th, but it’s easy to reach from the 13th. The T3a tram runs along the south of Paris and stops right at Porte de Versailles, avoiding complicated changes. You can stay somewhere quiet in the 13th, reach the show with a single, simple journey, then head back to drop off your purchases without crossing the whole of Paris.

B55, your gourmet base in the 13th

After a day of tastings, a restful base makes all the difference. A wine-themed hotel, B55 offers quiet rooms, an indoor pool and spa to recover, and a wine bar to round off the evening, chocolate and wine pairing included. All in the 13th, well connected to Porte de Versailles by tram.

The Salon du Chocolat 2026 runs from 28 October to 1 November, and the All Saints’ weekend fills hotels quickly. Book your stay at B55 early to combine a gourmet show with a peaceful neighbourhood.