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When are olives in season in France?

Olives are in season in France from September to January. Peak season runs from October to December.

This fruit can be crisp or tender, with a fresh flavour that ranges from sweet to tart. Enjoy it fresh or cooked in desserts, sauces and preserves.

Fruit

Shoulder season: Olive

in France during September

Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Oleaceae
Genus:
Olea
Scientific name:
Olea europaea
January — Partial / shoulder seasonJanFebruaryFebMarchMarAprilAprMayMayJuneJunJulyJulAugustAugSeptember — Partial / shoulder seasonSepOctober — Peak seasonOctNovember — Peak seasonNovDecember — Peak seasonDec🫒≈

Country season

France — Northern Hemisphere. In September, the meteorological season is autumn.

autumn · Northern Hemisphere

Local production

Grown commercially in France on a solid, well-established scale.

Common production

Seasonal periods

Peak-season periods per year in France for olives: one.

In season

October – December

Partially in season

JanuarySeptember
Peak seasonPartial / shoulder seasonOut of season