What's in season in France in December
Provisioning in Antibes, Cannes, Nice in December? Buy these local — they're at their best, usually cheaper, and keep longer aboard than produce that has travelled.
In season (9)
From ADEME's French season calendar.
- Apple
- Beetroot
- Butternut / winter squash
- Carrot
- Garlic
- Green/white cabbage
- Leek
- Onion
- Spinach
Probably imported this month (23)
Out of season locally — at the market these have most likely been shipped or flown in. Fine to buy; they may cost more and keep less well.
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Bell pepper
- Broccoli
- Celery
- Coriander / cilantro
- Cucumber
- Eggplant / aubergine
- Fresh chili
- Grapefruit
- Green beans
- Lemon
- Mint
- Orange
- Parsley
- Raspberries
- Romaine lettuce
- Rosemary
- Spring onion / scallion
- Strawberries
- Tomato
- Watermelon
- Zucchini / courgette
Galley recipes for December in France
The recipes that use the most in-season produce, and nothing imported.
- Butternut squash & chickpea curryIndian · 55 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
- Lentil & leek stew with mustardFrench · 55 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
- Beef & mushroom stew with mashFrench · 135 min · sea 4/5
- Cabbage & potato soupScandinavian · 35 min · sea 5/5 · vegan
- Lentil bologneseItalian · 45 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
- Mediterranean chickpea & spinach stewMediterranean · 40 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
- Bacon, leek & potato soupAmerican · 45 min · sea 4/5
- Beef & mushroom stew (bourguignon-style)French · 170 min · sea 5/5
Source: Fruits et légumes de saison (Impact CO2 open data, /api/v1/fruitsetlegumes) (ADEME — Agence de la transition écologique (French government agency)). Retrieved 2026-10-07. National calendar for produce grown in mainland France. Year-round imports ADEME lists (avocado, banana, pineapple, mango) are left out — they aren't French-grown.