What's in season in France in September
Provisioning in Antibes, Cannes, Nice in September? Buy these local — they're at their best, usually cheaper, and keep longer aboard than produce that has travelled.
In season (16)
From ADEME's French season calendar.
- Apple
- Bell pepper
- Broccoli
- Butternut / winter squash
- Carrot
- Cucumber
- Eggplant / aubergine
- Garlic
- Green beans
- Leek
- Onion
- Romaine lettuce
- Spinach
- Tomato
- Watermelon
- Zucchini / courgette
Also usually in season (9)
Not on the official calendar — from the general climate-zone calendar Galley Wizard uses elsewhere.
- Basil
- Celery
- Coriander / cilantro
- Fresh chili
- Mint
- Parsley
- Raspberries
- Rosemary
- Spring onion / scallion
Probably imported this month (7)
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
- Beetroot
- Grapefruit
- Green/white cabbage
- Lemon
- Orange
- Strawberries
Galley recipes for September in France
The recipes that use the most in-season produce, and nothing imported.
- Bún chay — Vietnamese noodle saladVietnamese · 30 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
- Ratatouille with riceFrench · 55 min · sea 2/5 · vegan
- Greek braised summer vegetables (briam-style)Greek · 55 min · sea 2/5 · vegan
- Soft polenta with ratatouilleFrench · 55 min · sea 2/5 · vegetarian
- Vietnamese mushroom & green bean rice potVietnamese · 45 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
- Butternut squash & chickpea curryIndian · 55 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
- Butternut squash & parmesan pastaItalian · 40 min · sea 3/5 · vegetarian
- Caribbean pumpkin & coconut soupCaribbean · 40 min · sea 4/5 · vegan
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.