AOP Festival 2024, the free 100% cheese event at Centquatre-Paris

Cheese lovers, your next rendezvous is just around the corner. Reserve your April 26, 27 and 28 for theAOP Festival 2024 at Centquatre-Paris. For 3 days, free of charge, local cheeses, butters and creams will be showcased, with tastings, concerts and many other cheese-related activities.

In all, 46 cheeses, 3 butters and 2 creams with Protected Designations of Origin will be the stars of theAOP Festival 2024, demonstrating the expertise of French producers. From Rigotte de Condrieu PDO to Maroilles PDO, from Isigny PDO cream to Bresse PDO butter, every region will be represented, and there will be something to suit every taste.

What's on the program? A farmers' market, tastings, children's activities, concerts, a food bar and DJ sets will punctuate the three days of festivities. Practical workshops are also planned, including a 'cheese platter' workshop and a 'cheese and beverage pairing' workshop.

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A number of special guests are also expected to host culinary shows, including Nina Métayer, the French pastry chef voted best pastry chef in the world in 2023, who will be cooking and talking about the importance of baking with PDO butters and creams, as well as Jean Covillault, Julien Serri, Mohamed Cheickh and Merouan Bounekraf .

An event not to be missed!