Tradition obliges — and we're not talking about bread — just like every year, the (almost) return of spring signals two things. On one hand, the election of the best traditional French baguette, and on the other, the arrival of the Fête du Pain, which takes place shortly after, as beautiful days officially settle into the capital. Good news, we finally know the dates for the 2027 edition.
A symbolic date
Since its launch in 1996, the Fête du Pain is the perfect opportunity for all curious souls to meet artisans ready to answer all their questions, and to share (almost) all their secrets behind the making of a good traditional French bread. But if it takes place every year with the arrival of the sunny days, it's not just a coincidence. In fact...
The festival takes place around May 16, the day of Saint-Honoré, the patron saint of bakers who also lent his name to an incredibly divine pastry. That's why in 2026, it will be celebrated from May 8 to 17, which is just a few days away (yes, we promise, time flies way too fast).🥖 La Fête du Pain est de retour jusqu’au 11 mai 2025 sur le parvis de Notre-Dame de Paris !
— Préfecture de la région d’Île-de-France (@Prefet75_IDF) May 7, 2025
Cette 28e édition met à l'honneur les métiers de la boulangerie autour du thème « La boulangerie, des métiers d’avenir ».
Retrouvez des démonstrations, rencontres et animations par des… pic.twitter.com/n7NCPfGrS7
A Flurry of Events
10 days to celebrate the bread baguette, a true national treasure added to the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list in 2022! This is the perfect opportunity to attend demonstration workshops to learn all about the process of this tradition, from mixing to baking. You'll be able to discover different types of bread, and of course, taste them during tastings organized in this huge outdoor bakery. And just like every year, the Bread Festival will be a chance to hand out several awards, including that for the best croissant in Greater Paris with Charentes-Poitou butter AOP, as well as the best French sandwich, or perhaps the best traditional baguette, the winner of which was announced on February 26, 2026 !
[SAVE THE DATE] 🏆 2ème édition du Concours National du Meilleur Sandwich le 📍5 mai, sur 📍 le parvis de Notre-Dame-de-Paris, dans le cadre de la Fête du Pain.
— CNBPF - Confédération Boulangerie Pâtisserie (@cnbpf) April 14, 2025
Co-créé avec #Sysco et organisé par la @CNBPF, ce concours célèbre l’authenticité et la modernité du sandwich… pic.twitter.com/5awpps1jJQ
Bread Festival Paris
Parvis of Notre-Dame
Place Jean-Paul II – 4th
From May 8 to May 17, 2026
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