Brie de Meaux Museum

A perfect activity for food lovers and curious youngsters!

The Maison du Brie de Meaux offers reconstructions and performances telling the history of this famous cheese, an indisputable star of French cuisine. Did you know that King Henri IV used to eat it spread on toast, or that Charles of Orléans used to give it as a New Year gift to the ladies of his court and was even crowned “King of Cheese” at the Congress of Vienna in 1815 during a dinner organised by Talleyrand? There is no doubt about it: the town of Meaux can be proud of its speciality!

You will, of course, find out about the different stages of the production process, from the milk harvest to maturing in the cellar, before learning about the current challenges of Brie de Meaux AOP, proudly represented by its Confrérie or “brotherhood”.

And because talking about it is all well and good, but what we really want to do is eat it, there are tastings every Wednesday and Saturday at 4 p.m. (advance booking required).

Keep a close eye on the calendar of events, as activities about Brie and the local area are offered all year round! Workshops, tastings, exhibitions: there is something for everyone!

Discover the Brie de Meaux Museum through one of the treasure hunts in the Paris Region Adventures application specially designed for families and downloadable free of charge.

While in Meaux, make sure you visit the Musée de la Grande Guerre. It is not to be missed!