AOP Festival 2026: Cheeses, Butter and Cream at Centquatre-Paris

The AOP Festival brings together producers of cheeses, butter and cream with Protected Designation of Origin status at Centquatre-Paris. The event combines a producers’ market, tastings, workshops and a music programme.

This fourth edition celebrates 52 AOP dairy products: 47 cheeses, three butters and two creams. They offer a glimpse into the expertise of these sectors and the diversity of their terroirs.

On the program for this new edition, under the sponsorship of the cheesemaker and affineur Virginie Boularouah and the chef Clotaire Poirier? A producers' market, free tastings, activities for children, concerts, a food bar, workshops and concerts that will pace these three festive days.

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A distinguished lineup of guests is also set to animate genuine culinary shows, among them Jorick Dorignac, Pierre Reure, Philippine Jaillet and Charles Neyers. They will share their passion, revisit the AOP dairy products in inventive recipes, and interact with the audience during tasty demonstrations.

The festival thus offers a chance to meet producers and explore ways to use PDO dairy products in cooking.

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