What's in season in France in May
Provisioning in Antibes, Cannes, Nice in May? Buy these local — they're at their best, usually cheaper, and keep longer aboard than produce that has travelled.
In season (6)
From ADEME's French season calendar.
- Cucumber
- Grapefruit
- Romaine lettuce
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Zucchini / courgette
Also usually in season (6)
Not on the official calendar — from the general climate-zone calendar Galley Wizard uses elsewhere.
- Asparagus
- Coriander / cilantro
- Mint
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Spring onion / scallion
Probably imported this month (20)
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
- Basil
- Beetroot
- Bell pepper
- Broccoli
- Butternut / winter squash
- Carrot
- Celery
- Eggplant / aubergine
- Fresh chili
- Garlic
- Green beans
- Green/white cabbage
- Leek
- Lemon
- Onion
- Orange
- Raspberries
- Tomato
- Watermelon
Galley recipes for May in France
The recipes that use the most in-season produce, and nothing imported.
- Catch-of-the-day sashimi with sesame riceJapanese · 30 min · sea 4/5
- Cheddar & herb omeletteFrench · 15 min · sea 3/5 · vegetarian
- Cold sesame noodles with cucumberJapanese · 15 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
- Pan-fried salmon, potatoes & quick cucumber saladScandinavian · 35 min · sea 2/5
- Spiced lamb flatbreads with yogurtMiddle Eastern · 20 min · sea 3/5
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.