While it's likely that such high-quality cheesemongers are strewn throughout France, this is and…read morehas always been my favorite - since childhood. Nestled just off of Place Guillaume le Conquerant (what, you thought it'd be William the Conqueror Plaza?) is this gem of a Fromagerie. Good luck NOT finding whichever of the hundreds of French cheeses sourced from around the country. La Fromagerie may even purvey cheeses from outside the Hexagon, but I can't imagine how well those could sell. My pictures may give you some insight on what you can expect. I bought four cheeses (depicted in the window-sill shot) and they made for a fantastic cheese-tray offering for the week. An Epoisses, a phenomenal Neufchatel (In the U.S., "Neufchatel" is the name that was hijacked to indicate a light cream cheese, and has nothing to do with this creation here), a sublime Bleu d'Auvergne, and a 4-year old Comte.

Very nice food, especially the cheese, in peaceful surroundings.read more

From the owner: Fromages de saison Ce fromager propose un choix hors du commun de fromages fermiers, d'artisans et…read morede petites laiteries, affinés si nécessaire dans ses 5 caves. 300 variétés de fromages sont proposées en fonction des saisons avec une attention particulière portée aux spécialités régionales.

Those macarons and their sweet almondy taste and those decadent chocolates. Every year, I look…read moreforward to the time when I get a visit from those in France who bring gifts from this little shop. I'm typically skeptical about fancy looking chocolates, but Jean Trogneux knows exactly what they're doing. It's so stinkin' goooooooood! :D