It’s turning ten, and it’s moving. The International Village of Gastronomy is taking over Place de la Concorde in Paris from September 10 to 13, 2026, after years spent in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. More than 80 countries are expected for this anniversary edition, with Italy as the guest of honor.
The choice is not random. It coincides with the nomination of Italian cuisine for UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list, and pays tribute to 70 years of the exclusive twinning between Paris and Rome. “Connected by two thousand years of history, an exceptional heritage, and a shared vision of gastronomy as an art of living, passing down knowledge, and coming together, Paris and Rome embody a lasting cultural dialogue,” organizer Agora Expo said in a statement.
Chefs, embassies, producers and artisans will take turns on site from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. over four days, with tickets priced at 7 euros (5 euros for students, free for children under 12). The event runs under the patronage of the President of the Republic, with chef Alain Ducasse as sponsor and Stephane Layani, head of the Rungis market, as honorary president.
The 2025 edition, the last one held at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, drew more than 54,000 visitors, 63 exhibiting countries and over 80 diplomatic delegations. For its tenth year, the Village is switching addresses and setting up at Place de la Concorde instead.
For a site built around world cuisines, this one is hard to pass up. Over four days, the Village packs into a few Parisian acres what World Cuisine Atlas covers all year long: a tour of the planet, plate by plate, with an obligatory detour through Rome and Naples this time around.