This is one of the most prestigious and popular places for those who appreciate and love real cheese. Today, up to 200 varieties of cheese are stored in Androuet's cellars! So that visitors can appreciate the scale of the selection, 6 signature cheese shops of this brand operate in the French capital.
Those who have been to Paris will surely say that fromageries (cheese shops) can be found in every neighborhood there. So why is Androuet considered the most prestigious? It's all about the history.
Their first shop opened back in 1909. Its founder was Henri Androuet, who had previously been an ordinary peddler. One day he decided that it would be a good idea to gather the best cheeses of France in one place so that people would learn how rich the selection is and how diverse the taste of this product can be. Henri negotiated with producers, made concessions to them, personally traveled through all the provinces, and learned the secrets of cheesemaking.
Soon he became a true master of his craft. His son Pierre also followed in his father's footsteps. He personally designed and built a small restaurant next to the shop so that customers could immediately enjoy the wonderful taste of their cheeses. This shop is still open to this day. Here you will be offered several varieties to try at once, accompanied by various jams and honey. If you like something (though why the "if"?), you can ask to have it wrapped up to go.
