Where to Buy French Cheese

In France

Paris - Laurent Dubois: Multiple locations, exceptional selection - Androuët: Historic shop, knowledgeable staff - Fromagerie Quatrehomme: Family-run, welcoming atmosphere - La Fermette: Organic and farmhouse focus - Fromagerie Griffon: Affordable excellence

Regional Highlights - Lyon: Mère Richard, Mons Fromager - Bordeaux: Baud et Millet, Jean d'Alos - Marseille: La Laiterie Marseillaise, Maison Empereur - Strasbourg: Maison Lorho, Au Coin du Fromage

Markets - Marché des Enfants Rouges (Paris): Diverse vendors - Marché Victor Hugo (Toulouse): Regional specialties - Marché de la Bocca (Cannes): Tourist-friendly - Online: Fromages.com ships internationally

International Sources

United States - Murray's Cheese (NYC, nationwide shipping) - Cheese Bar (Portland) - Artisanal Premium Cheese (NYC) - Di Bruno Bros (Philadelphia) - Local farmer's markets: Increasing French options

United Kingdom - Neal's Yard Dairy: Some French selections - The Cheese Society: Lincoln, excellent variety - Paxton & Whitfield: Royal warrant holder - Borough Market: Multiple cheese vendors

Canada - Fromagerie Hamel (Montreal, Quebec City) - Les Amis du Fromage (Vancouver) - Cheese Boutique (Toronto) - Fromagerie du Presbytère (Quebec)

Australia - Simon Johnson: Multiple locations - Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder (Melbourne) - Smelly Cheese Co. (Adelaide) - Ocello (Sydney)

Online International - igourmet.com: Wide selection, ships globally - Gourmet Food Store: French cheese selection - Amazon: Limited but improving selection - Local specialty stores: Often best for freshness