Fromagerie Lefort Paris | Artisan Cheese & Belleville Tradition
Neighborhood Fromagerie • Raw-Milk Cheese • Fair Prices • Belleville Tradition
Fromagerie Lefort Paris – Artisan Cheese & Belleville Tradition
Fromagerie Lefort is a longstanding neighborhood cheese shop on Rue de Belleville, continuing a local fromagerie tradition dating back to 1952. The house champions raw-milk cheeses, small-scale producers and a broad selection from France and beyond, with an emphasis on keeping good cheese approachable and fairly priced.
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TLC Paris Food Guide
TLC Paris tip: Come with an open mind and ask what is tasting particularly well that day. Lefort is especially appealing for discovering lesser-known cheeses and small producers without the formality — or prices — of some of Paris’s more luxury-focused fromageries.
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Highlights (evergreen)
Belleville Institution (1952)
Same address, renewed name — local favorite.
Raw-Milk Focus
Farmhouse & AOP classics cut to order.
Fair Prices
“Accessible & popular” ethos for every budget.
Boards To-Go
Ask in store for apéro/picnic assortments.
With TLC Paris Concierge, swing by Lefort for a neighborhood selection that keeps Belleville’s cheese culture welcoming and affordable.
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Artisan French Cheese, Raw-Milk Selection, Small Producers & Belleville Food Culture
Fromagerie Lefort
Fromagerie Lefort is a longtime Belleville cheese shop rooted in a neighborhood tradition dating back to 1952. Formerly known as Fromagerie Beaufils, the house champions raw-milk cheeses, small-scale producers and an extensive selection from France and beyond, with an approachable philosophy that keeps excellent cheese part of everyday Parisian life.
Best For
Raw-milk cheese, artisan producers, local food shopping & Belleville discoveries
Raw-milk cheese, artisan producers, local food shopping & Belleville discoveries
Atmosphere
Local, welcoming, unpretentious & authentically Parisian
Local, welcoming, unpretentious & authentically Parisian
What To Expect
French and international cheeses, farmhouse finds, seasonal selections & expert advice
French and international cheeses, farmhouse finds, seasonal selections & expert advice
First Visit?
Ask what is perfectly matured that day and let the team build a selection around your tastes
Ask what is perfectly matured that day and let the team build a selection around your tastes
Location
118 Rue de Belleville, 20th arrondissement
118 Rue de Belleville, 20th arrondissement
Nearby
Jourdain, Rue de Belleville, Parc de Belleville & Ménilmontant
Jourdain, Rue de Belleville, Parc de Belleville & Ménilmontant
Visit Time
15–30 minutes
15–30 minutes
Highlights
300+ references, raw-milk cheeses, small producers & neighborhood heritage
300+ references, raw-milk cheeses, small producers & neighborhood heritage
Visitor Highlights
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TLC Paris Concierge note: Lefort is particularly worth visiting for its neighborhood character. Ask about raw-milk cheeses and small producers rather than limiting yourself to familiar names, and let the team suggest what is at its best that day. Pair the visit with a walk through Jourdain and Rue de Belleville for a more local side of Paris.
Fromagerie Lefort Paris | Artisan Cheese & Belleville Tradition
Fromagerie Lefort, formerly known as Fromagerie Beaufils, is a longtime neighborhood cheese destination at 118 Rue de Belleville in Paris’s Belleville. Cheese has been sold at this address since 1952, giving the shop a genuine connection to the everyday food culture of the 20th arrondissement.
The fromagerie champions artisan cheesemaking with an extensive selection of French and international cheeses, including raw-milk varieties and products from smaller producers. Rather than focusing only on famous appellations, the counter invites discovery: mature classics sit alongside regional specialties, farmhouse cheeses and seasonal finds chosen for character, provenance and flavor.
With more than 300 cheese and dairy references, the selection offers plenty of room to explore. Depending on the season, visitors may find everything from aged Comté and creamy washed-rind cheeses to fresh chèvre, mountain cheeses and varieties that are much harder to encounter outside France. The team can help build a selection according to taste, occasion and when the cheese will be eaten.
Part of Lefort’s appeal is its distinctly neighborhood character. This is not a polished luxury food hall designed primarily for visitors, but a working Parisian fromagerie rooted in its surroundings. The atmosphere is approachable and unpretentious, making it an excellent place to experience the relationship Parisians have with their local specialist food shops.
The location also makes Lefort an interesting stop while exploring eastern Paris. Continue along Rue de Belleville toward Jourdain, wander through the surrounding streets of Ménilmontant, or combine a visit with Parc de Belleville for a different perspective on Paris beyond the city's more familiar central neighborhoods.
For first-time visitors, there is no need to arrive with a fixed shopping list. Ask which cheeses are particularly good that day, mention the flavors and textures you enjoy, and consider trying something from a smaller producer or a region you have not encountered before. If you are travelling with your purchase, ask the team which cheeses are most suitable and how they should be packed.
TLC Paris recommends Fromagerie Lefort for travelers who want to discover a more local side of Parisian food culture: a neighborhood address where artisan cheese, specialist knowledge and decades of Belleville tradition come together.
