What's in season in France in June

Provisioning in Antibes, Cannes, Nice in June? Buy these local — they're at their best, usually cheaper, and keep longer aboard than produce that has travelled.

In season (10)

From ADEME's French season calendar.

  • Bell pepper
  • Cucumber
  • Eggplant / aubergine
  • Grapefruit
  • Green beans
  • Romaine lettuce
  • Strawberries
  • Tomato
  • Watermelon
  • Zucchini / courgette

Also usually in season (8)

Not on the official calendar — from the general climate-zone calendar Galley Wizard uses elsewhere.

  • Asparagus
  • Basil
  • Coriander / cilantro
  • Mint
  • Parsley
  • Raspberries
  • Rosemary
  • Spring onion / scallion

Probably imported this month (14)

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.

  • Apple
  • Beetroot
  • Broccoli
  • Butternut / winter squash
  • Carrot
  • Celery
  • Fresh chili
  • Garlic
  • Green/white cabbage
  • Leek
  • Lemon
  • Onion
  • Orange
  • Spinach

Galley recipes for June in France

The recipes that use the most in-season produce, and nothing imported.

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.