Fromagerie Quatrehomme: A Historic Cheese Shop in Paris
If you are looking for an excellent cheese shop in Paris, there is one address you should know.
Its name is Fromagerie Quatrehomme, a historic family-run fromagerie known for Marie Quatrehomme, the first woman to receive the prestigious Meilleur Ouvrier de France title in the cheese category.
In this guide, I will introduce the shop I regularly visit in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, along with the family’s remarkable history, what you can find there, practical access information, and advice for travellers wishing to take cheese back to Japan.
How to get to Fromagerie Quatrehomme in the 7th arrondissement
The branch I visit is the historic shop at 62 rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris.
The closest Métro station is Vaneau on line 10. You can also walk from Duroc or Sèvres–Babylone. Le Bon Marché department store is within walking distance, making this an easy stop during a day of shopping or exploring the Left Bank.
Even before you enter, the elegant storefront conveys the character of a Parisian shop shaped by many decades of history.
A family story that began on rue Mouffetard in 1935
The Quatrehomme story began in 1935, when Bernadette and Henri Surget opened a grocery shop on rue Mouffetard in Paris’s 5th arrondissement.
During the war, Bernadette ran the shop with the help of her niece, Aliette. In 1949, Aliette married Claude, the son of a farmer, and together they established the first Maison du Fromage at 62 rue de Sèvres.
This address became the starting point for the family cheese business that continues today.
Marie Quatrehomme, the first female MOF in cheese
Alain Quatrehomme, who joined the family shop, met Marie in 1978. Marie originally worked as a psychomotor therapist, far from the world of cheese.
After marrying Alain in 1983, she became deeply involved in the family business and developed an exceptional knowledge of cheese selection and affinage.
In 2000, Marie Quatrehomme became the first woman to earn the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France in the cheese category.
Often abbreviated as MOF, Meilleur Ouvrier de France is one of France’s most prestigious distinctions for exceptional professional skill and craftsmanship.
In 2014, Marie was also made a Chevalier of the Légion d’honneur in recognition of a lifetime devoted to her craft.
Four generations of cheese expertise
In 2010, Marie and Alain’s children, Nathalie and Maxime, joined the family business as its fourth generation.
While preserving the house’s traditional expertise, they have modernised its facilities, expanded its ageing cellars, and continued to develop new ideas.
Depending on the season, the shop offers approximately 200 to 250 varieties of cheese. The selection is impressive, but you do not need to be an expert to enjoy the experience.
Tell the fromager what you enjoy, when you plan to eat the cheese, or what you would like to serve with it. For example:
- I would like something mild.
- Which cheeses are at their best right now?
- Could you recommend something to pair with wine?
Asking for advice is part of the pleasure of visiting a specialist cheese shop in France.
More than cheese at the rue de Sèvres shop
The 7th-arrondissement shop also sells charcuterie. Bespoke cheese platters, as well as mixed cheese and charcuterie platters, can be prepared to order.
The official website recommends ordering 24 to 48 hours in advance to ensure availability.
With a fresh baguette, a selection from Quatrehomme is all you need to create a simple and memorable Parisian meal in your hotel or holiday apartment.
What I appreciate each time I visit is the warmth of the staff. Despite the shop’s reputation and long history, the atmosphere is welcoming rather than intimidating, and choosing cheese becomes a pleasure in itself.
Can you take Quatrehomme cheese to Japan?
When I purchased cheese to take to Japan, the shop was able to vacuum-pack it for me. Services can change, so tell the staff that you will be travelling to Japan and confirm the packaging options when you buy.
According to Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, cheese and other dairy products carried by travellers in hand luggage, checked baggage, or separately shipped personal baggage are not subject to animal quarantine.
Airline baggage rules, customs requirements, and the regulations of any transit country may still apply. Always check the latest official information before travelling.
Fromagerie Quatrehomme locations
Quatrehomme currently has four shops in Paris and one in nearby Issy-les-Moulineaux.
Rue de Sèvres — Paris 7th
62 rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris
Nearest Métro: Vaneau, Duroc, or Sèvres–Babylone
Rue des Martyrs — Paris 9th
26 rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris
Rue du Rendez-vous — Paris 12th
4 rue du Rendez-vous, 75012 Paris
Rue de l’Espérance — Paris 13th
32 rue de l’Espérance, 75013 Paris
Issy-les-Moulineaux
9 rue du Général Leclerc, 92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux
Opening hours may change. Check the official Fromagerie Quatrehomme website before your visit.
A Paris cheese shop worth adding to your itinerary
Quatrehomme is much more than a place to buy good cheese.
Behind every piece are the work of its producer, the experience of the affineur, and a family tradition passed down through four generations.
If you would like to experience a genuine Parisian fromagerie, add Quatrehomme to your itinerary. The time you spend choosing your cheese may become one of your favourite memories of Paris.
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