The Saint Germain location of famed cheese purveyor Laurent Dubois, recognized with the honor of Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF), distinguishing him as one of the top producers in the industry.
If you are local, you already know, but if you’re not from the area, definitely venture inside and ask for assistance from the knowledgeable staff. You can ask for samples, and if you show a real interest, they will do their best to provide entry into their fascinating world of cheese, yogurt and butter. As you walk into the shop the case to the left holds unique products created by LD, including liqueur, nut and fruit laced cheeses you won’t find elsewhere.
No matter your budget, you can discover and take home some products that will raise your awareness about fine...
Read moreLovely cheese - rude staff (well, guess I got the full French ch experience).
There’s a wide selection of cheeses, but I was rushed by a staff member to make a choice and did not get any help - so I just went for the safe option: Brie & a hard cheese of some sort.
I would have definitely loved to explore something new but it seems like this shop is a touristy spot & as I was looking around a group of American tourists came in with a guide, quickly filling in the space. The worker got visibly irritated and started rushing me into making a decision without offering any help or expertise. Oh well…
The cheese was great though. Got some pastries & baguette from a boulangerie next door & had a lil impromptu picnic on a bench next to...
Read moreIf you are in the area, you must go here. Every region in France can be distinguished by its cheese. Cheese is life. Cheese is the embodiment of love. Cheese gives meaning. If you love cheese, you know what I mean and you can find the cheese you dream of here - cantal, cabecou, laguiole ohh, I'm dying just writing this. Admire, smell, taste, buy, eat, become a lover of cheese and see how much better life is. Then you'll find yourself driving to the south, west, north, west of France in search of cheese straight off the farm. And it will be worth it. ...
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