FROMAGERIE LAURENT DUBOIS

What FROMAGERIE LAURENT DUBOIS does

Fromagerie Laurent Dubois, operated through the legal entity EURL DUBOIS GOURMET (SIREN 489794446), is a Paris-based artisan cheese affineur and retailer founded in 1996 by Laurent Dubois. Its core product is a curated assortment of premium raw-milk and aged cheeses organized into eleven categories (Bleus, Rares, Montagnes, Brebis, Lavés, Fleuries, Frais, Gardes, Créations, Chèvres, and Crémerie Fermière), supported by proprietary affinage know-how that controls humidity, temperature, brushing, rubbing, and turning to develop flavor and texture. Operations span four retail boutiques in emblematic Paris neighborhoods (Bastille, Maubert, Dupleix, Auteuil) and the Printemps du Goût restaurant on the 8th floor of Printemps Haussmann.

The business serves two segments: individual consumers (Particuliers) seeking personalized cheese selection advice, custom plates, and wine pairings, and a secondary Professionals stream covering private events, corporate catering, and gift boxes. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to customer preferences and budget, with no public price list. GTM is exclusively direct-to-consumer through physical retail and on-premise restaurant; there is no e-commerce, mobile app, or delivery channel disclosed. Marketing relies on the company website, in-store consultation, email contact, and the brand equity of founder Laurent Dubois, holder of the 'Meilleur Ouvrier de France' (MOF) fromager title since 2000.

The company has ~20 employees, has never raised external capital, and operates as a single-member limited liability company (EURL) with Théophane Michel as associated partner. It co-founded the Fondation pour la Biodiversité Fromagère in June 2021 under Fondation de France to preserve raw-milk terroir cheese heritage, and runs an apprenticeship program that has helped install approximately 10 young cheesemakers. Geographic scope is limited to Paris and Île-de-France with no international footprint.

Name

FROMAGERIE LAURENT DUBOIS

Legal name

EURL DUBOIS GOURMET

Website

https://fromageslaurentdubois.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fromagerie Laurent Dubois is a Paris-based artisan cheese affineur operating four retail boutiques and a restaurant at Printemps Haussmann, serving individual consumers and event clients with curated raw-milk and aged French cheeses and personalized advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Cheese Retail

NAICS

Specialty Food Retailers (4452), Cheese Manufacturing (311513)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Shops & Fromageries (CRAHAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB)

Keywords

• Artisan cheese retail
• Cheese affineur services
• Raw milk cheeses
• Specialty food retail
• Cheese catering events

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail Cheese Sales: Sale of premium artisanal cheeses across five retail locations in Paris, including raw milk cheeses, rare cheeses, mountain cheeses, and specialty selections from French and international producers.
2. Restaurant Services: Restaurant at Printemps du Goût on the 8th floor of Printemps Haussmann, offering cheese-focused cuisine and meat dishes featuring exceptional cheeses from Laurent Dubois.
3. Professional Events & Catering: Custom buffets and services for private events, corporate events, and gastronomic events. Creation of gift boxes for businesses and individuals.
4. Cheese Consultation & Advice: Advisory services for cheese selection, seasonal cheese plates, wine pairings, and custom cheese arrangements for clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fromagerie Laurent Dubois is a Parisian master affineur (cheese ager) and specialty cheese retailer. The company operates four retail fromageries in Paris offering a curated portfolio of artisan cheeses (raw milk, blue, mountain, sheep, washed rind, bloomy rind, fresh, aged, goat, rare, and signature preparations), complemented by the Printemps du Goût restaurant at Printemps Haussmann, custom cheese plates, event buffets, gift boxes, and cheese consultation services.

Product overview

Fromageries Laurent Dubois operates as a master affineur (cheese ager) and retailer with four Parisian retail locations and a restaurant within Printemps Haussmann. The core offering consists of a carefully curated portfolio of artisan cheeses organized into categories: Les Bleus (blue cheeses), Les Rares (rare/exceptional cheeses), Les Montagnes (mountain cheeses), Les Brebis (sheep cheeses), Les Lavés (washed rind), Les Fleuries (bloomy rind), Les Frais (fresh cheeses), Les Gardes (aged cheeses), Les Créations (signature preparations), Les Chèvres (goat cheeses), and Crémerie Fermière (farmhouse dairy). These products are complemented by custom cheese plates, event buffets, gift boxes, and the Printemps du Goût restaurant experience. The business specializes in raw milk cheeses and artisanal affineur services, with founder Laurent Dubois holding the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF) fromager since 2000.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Printemps du Goût: Restaurant concept located on the 8th floor of Printemps Haussmann department store, featuring cheese and meat tasting experiences.

Products and services

• Fromageries Laurent Dubois - Retail Cheese Shops Four retail fromageries in Paris (Bastille, Maubert, Dupleix, Auteuil) offering a curated selection of artisan cheeses (raw milk, blue, mountain, sheep, washed rind, bloomy rind, fresh, aged, goat, rare, and signature preparations) with personalized customer advice on selection, plate composition, and wine pairing. For individual consumers and gastronomy enthusiasts in Paris.
• Restaurant Printemps du Goût Restaurant operated on the 8th floor of Printemps Haussmann department store (64 bd Haussmann, Paris 9), featuring cheese-focused cuisine and meat dishes featuring exceptional cheeses from Laurent Dubois, available both cooked and raw. Targets diners visiting the Printemps Haussmann department store and walk-in customers.
• Event Buffets and Corporate Catering Custom buffets and catering services for private events, corporate functions, and gastronomic events featuring cheese-focused presentations. For event planners, hospitality operators, and corporations seeking premium cheese-based culinary offerings.
• Custom Cheese Plates and Assortments Personalized cheese plates composed by the team according to customer tastes, preferences, budget, and seasonal availability, with professional wine and food pairing recommendations. For individual consumers and professionals seeking curated cheese experiences.
• Gift Boxes and Hampers Curated gift boxes and hampers featuring selections of artisan cheeses suitable for personal gifts or corporate presents. For individuals seeking premium gifts and corporations seeking high-end gifting options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained multiple apprentices annually and contributed to installation of approximately 10 young cheesemakers

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fondation pour la Biodiversité FromagèrecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021In June 2021, Laurent Dubois co-founded the Foundation for Raw Milk Cheese Biodiversity under the umbrella of Fondation de France. The foundation supports projects of general interest to preserve raw milk terroir cheeses as part of French culinary heritage, promoting biodiversity and human health.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maison Lenôtre: French gastronomy house offering catering, boutique retail, and event services with cheese and cheese-based platters. Comparable on premium catering, event offerings, and Parisian gourmet positioning, but with a broader portfolio spanning pâtisserie and cuisine.
• Fauchon: Iconic Parisian gourmet food brand (café, retail, hampers) with an established cheese and gift-box offering. Comparable as a premium Parisian gourmet retailer that overlaps on gift boxes, catering, and high-end gifting, but operates across a much broader food portfolio.
• Dalloyau: Historic Parisian patisserie and traiteur offering cakes, savory catering, and gourmet gift boxes. Comparable on Parisian premium gifting, event catering, and seasonal assortment curation, with overlapping customer segments in corporate and event gifting.
• Hédiard: Historic Parisian delicatessen and gourmet retailer specializing in fine foods, gift hampers, and event catering. Overlaps with Laurent Dubois on premium gift boxes, cheese-driven assortments, and Parisian event services, though it spans a much wider product range.
• La Grande Épicerie de Paris (Le Bon Marché): Premium Parisian gourmet food hall operating as part of Le Bon Marché with a sizeable cheese counter, gift hampers, and catering. Overlaps on Parisian premium cheese retail and gift-box demand, but operates as a multi-category department-style gourmet retailer.

Direct peers

• Androuet: Historic Parisian cheese shop chain founded in 1909 with multiple retail locations offering aged, raw-milk, and regional French cheeses. Directly comparable as a multi-location fromagerie in Paris competing for the same premium customer base and cheese affineur positioning.
• Fromagerie Quatrehomme: Another MOF-recognized affineur with Paris retail locations focused on raw milk and regional French cheeses. Highly comparable as a fellow MOF-credentialed fromagerie competing on curation, aging expertise, and premium service.
• Marie-Anne Cantin: Paris-based MOF-affineur recognized for cheese selection, aging, and personalized customer advice. A near-direct competitor because it targets the same Parisian connoisseur segment with the same affinage-led value proposition.
• Maison Beillevaire (Pascal Beillevaire): French artisan affineur and multi-location cheese retailer with a strong portfolio of aged and raw milk cheeses. Comparable as a scale-focused fromagerie pursuing multi-site retail and affineur expertise across France.

Emerging players

• Bellota-Bellota: Specialty Spanish/European cured-meat and cheese retailer with multi-location boutique and catering operations. Comparable as a multi-site artisan deli-fromagerie with affineur-style positioning, premium gift offerings, and catering for private/corporate events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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