France'e new FĂȘte de la Gastronomie is a new one-day celebration of food. More than 47,000 restaurants have joined the celebration. Events include free soup at greenmarkets throughout the country, a culinary treasure hunt in Paris, and an outdoor banquet in Avignon.
Check out the website (in English) at www.fete-gastronomie.fr/en/ for a list of events.