The Saint-Jacques Shell Festival in Montmartre is an institution that no Parisian would dare to miss. This year, on January 25 and 26, 2025, the highlight is the shell of the Bay of Saint-Brieuc. On the program, free tastings of scallops galore and much more on the Place des Abbesses!
The famous Saint-Jacques Shell Festival returns on the weekend of January 25 and 26, 2025 has Montmartre. A good reason to immediately climb towards the Place des Abbesses, in order to discover for free the best that Côtes-d'Armor has in store for us. Local gastronomy, tradition, Breton terroir and festive atmosphere on the program, be careful, it will be iodized!
THE January 25, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and January 26, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.a sea breeze is felt in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. There Place des Abbesses hosts an unmissable culinary event: the Scallop Festival. Organized in the heart of the Butte Montmartre, this celebration invites gastronomy lovers to come and savor exceptional products in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
For more than 16 years, the CCI Côtes d’Armormanager of fishing ports and auctions, organizes the Scallop festival in Montmartrein partnership with theRéginéenne association of the Coquille Saint-Jacques and the Commanderie du Clos Montmartre.
During these two days, Costa Rican producers are investing in the gastronomic market to offer a range of marine products: scallop shellsfish, shellfish and oysters, but also local specialties directly from Brittany. This festival is not just a gourmet event: it is also a unique opportunity to interact with professionals in the fishing industry, to better understand their profession and to benefit from demonstrations of know-how.
To enrich the experience, folkloric entertainment punctuate these days, bringing a musical and cultural touch reminiscent of Breton traditions. Place des Abbesses becomes a place where we breathe salty air, where we savor typical specialties and where we share warm moments.
A true institution on the Butte Montmartre, the Scallop Festival offers a deep breath of sea air to the capital's most gourmands. And it feels good! If you are looking for fresh scallops or a basket filled with marine flavors, this is the place to be. Whether you are a curious epicurean or a seafood enthusiast, this festival is an unmissable event to start the year in style.
