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Museum Camembert Museum

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About the museum

The essential place for cheese-making gastronomy and the sharing of Norman know-how!


The Vimoutiers Camembert Museum, located in the Pays d'Auge, near the Pin national stud farm and the tourist town of Lisieux, offers you an unmissable visit to Normandy. This museum tells the story of the artisanal production of Camembert AOP, that of its famous creator Marie Harel, and will introduce you to a collection of authentic materials as well as an incredible profusion of labels on this famous, world-famous cheese. The collection of labels will show you the history of Camembert cheese through the ages.
Taste the flavors of Normandy (cider, calvados, apple juice, camembert, Livarot, Pont-l'Evêque etc ...): an exquisite experience that the taste buds will not soon forget.

You will discover there:

- A rich collection of old materials retracing all the stages in the production of Camembert cheese;

- An extraordinary collection of several thousand labels exhibited under different themes;

- Two tasting offers with Camembert AOP 100% milk from Norman cows and Livarot AOP farmer, Pont-L'Evêque AOP farmer and Pavé d´Auge farmer;

- An educational and dynamic video in French or English;

- A shop with local products from producers selected for their expertise;

- A "tailor-made" entertainment offer on demand: curdling workshop, butter workshop, drawing of labels, "Camembert trap", ...

Information and information: www.museeducamembert.fr

See you soon !

Plan your visit

  • 8, Avenue du Général de Gaulle, La Hunière, Vimoutiers, Mortagne-au-Perche, Orne, Normandy, Metropolitan France, 61120, France
  • www.museeducamembert.fr

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  • Steve Glasser

    5 out of 5 rating 07-09-2024

    Wonderful and informative the hosts were both friendly knowledgeable and engaging

  • Della

    5 out of 5 rating 09-13-2023

    Wonderful little museum showcasing the excellent cheese Camebert. Lovely shop and equally lovely staff. Options to learn in French and English with a wonderful audio guide.

  • Karli u. Karin

    5 out of 5 rating 06-24-2023

    Sehr schön und anschaulich gemacht , sehr informativ.

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