11 Apr The best cheeses shops of Lyon 🧀
France and cheese, it’s a huge love affair… ❤️
Did you know that French people consume an average of 27kg of cheese per person per year?! 🧀
In France, we have an impressive diversity of cheeses! To date, there are over 3,400 varieties of French cheese!
And eating cheese is nice and all, but you have to be careful about the QUALITY. That’s why today we’re going to share with you our list of the best cheesemongers in Lyon who offer products of high quality. You can clearly go there with your eyes closed 😉
1. Crèmerie lyonnaise
Located in the heart of Vieux Lyon, the Crèmerie Lyonnaise offers a wide choice of cheeses, each as good as the next. Thierry, the owner, will be delighted to advise you and suggest the best cheeses to suit your tastes!
Whether you like a runny cheese or a dry, full-flavoured cheese, you’ll find it all at Crèmerie Lyonnaise.
Good to know: Thierry makes beautiful cheeses boards to share, or even cheese ‘pièces montées’ for events – he’s a real artist! You can contact him directly by phone for any special requests 😄
To find out more, visit the Crèmerie Lyonnaise website!
11 Rue Mgr Lavarenne, 69005 Lyon
2. Fromagerie Saint-Jean
La Fromagerie Saint-Jean aka THE most stylish cheese shop in Vieux Lyon. It’s not just a cheese shop, it’s a cheese bar!
You can come and taste top-quality local products directly in this cosy shop in the heart of the district. Naïra, a real cheese and gastronomy enthusiasts, will be delighted to welcome you and advise you on her products.
Want to find out more about her cheeses? Visit her website!
52 Rue Tramassac, 69005 Lyon
3. Mons
Mons is a renowned cheese ripener, with outlets in several areas of Lyon, as well as at Les Halles Paul Bocuse!
The shops look like chalets and are designed for tastings. Our favourite shop is the one in Ampère Victor Hugo, Mons Charité. Séverine and her team will be delighted to welcome you and let you taste their products.
You’ll find everything in their shop, from high-quality, delicate and mature products!
Want to find out more about Mons? Visit their website!
39 rue de la Charité, 69002 Lyon
4. Fromagerie Saint-Antoine
Pierre, the co-founder of Fromagerie Saint-Antoine, is the grandson of a shepherd who used to produce milk and cheese in the Pyrenees. So it’s hardly surprising that his shop is packed with exceptional cheeses made mainly by small-scale producers!
In this cheese shop, you’ll find some excellent products, as well as many other delicacies to accompany them, available in the delicatessen section of the shop. And as you can see from the photos, the shop can also put together some very nice boards full of different cheeses: perfect for an aperitif with friends… 😋
More information on the shop’s Instagram page
📍 20 quai Saint-Antoine, 69002 Lyon
5. Fromagerie du Château
The Fromagerie du Château is located in Lyon’s 6th arrondissement, but is also present at the weekly market on Quai Saint-Antoine in the 2nd arrondissement.
This cheese shop offers excellent cheeses sourced directly from Savoie, sold individually or in the form of trays beautifully prepared by their passionate team. It’s as good as it looks!
Want to find out more about their products? Check out their website right here!
📍3 rue de Seze, 69006 Lyon / Weekly market – 32 Quai Saint-Antoine, 69002 Lyon
6. Fromagerie B.O.F.
B.O.F stands for Beurre, Oeuf, and Fromage (Butter, Eggs and Cheese). The name says it all!
This cheese shop offers excellent products as well as gourmet platters made up of different cheeses carefully selected by Sophie and Matthieu to suit your tastes. What’s more, you can enjoy an aperitif on their lovely terrace in fine weather.
Good to know: The cheese dairy lends fondue and raclette machines free of charge for your parties!
Find out more information about this shop on their website
18 rue Hippolyte Flandrin, 69001 Lyon
7. Fromagerie Galland
Didier Galland, a master cheesemaker with a lifelong passion for his craft, has opened his own cheese shop in the heart of the Croix-Rousse district.
It’s THE most typical cheese shop in Lyon, with a decor that’s 100% Lyonnais! As well as the charming decor, you’ll find top-quality products straight from Savoie.
Visit their Instagram page to follow their latest news!
8 Rue d’Austerlitz, 69004 Lyon
We hope this selection of the best cheesemongers has whetted your appetite! 
See you soon for another select’Lyon!
The Lyon FOOD Tour team
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