Maison Philippe Olivier

A day visit to one of the Maison Philippe Olivier, renowed as the king of cheeses from the north in in Lille, Lens or Boulogne-sur-Mer.

A day visit to Boulogne-sur-Mer, Lens or Lille and la Maison Philippe Olivier.  , who is known as the Roi des Fromages du Nord (the king of cheeses from the north). Philippe Olivier, meilleur fromager de France 1996 and Trophée Rabelais – meilleur fromager de France, is known as the Roi des Fromages du Nord (the king of cheeses from the north).  He is a member of the Guilde des fromages-affineur, author of many works on milk and raw milk cheeses; their production methods and most importantly he has actively supported, promoted and is responsible for resurrected long-lost cheeses from the North of France.

Now run by his son Romain, we make this pilgrimage to his original shop to experience the over three hundred cheese Olivier stocks there and in particular to focus on the over 29 other local cheeses usually on hand. We lunch at the famous seafood restaurant, la Matelotte and if there is time take in a bit of the town.