Fête du Fromage de Pont-l'Évêque
The great meeting place for Norman cheese and gastronomy
About Fête du Fromage
Over 40 years of cheese tradition
Since 1985, the Pont-l'Évêque Cheese Festival has celebrated the famous eponymous cheese and the gastronomic treasures of Normandy. Organized by the City of Pont-l'Évêque, this festival has become an unmissable event for cheese and gastronomy lovers, attracting thousands of visitors every spring to Parc du Bras d'Or.
An exceptional gastronomic fair
Nearly 100 exhibitors gather over 1,300 m² for a large market of local products. The four great Norman AOP cheeses are in the spotlight: Pont-l'Évêque, Camembert, Livarot, and Neufchâtel, accompanied by their table companions: ciders, pommeaux, calvados, wines, and spirits. Visitors also discover cured meats, jams, honey, and other regional delights.
The National Pont-l'Évêque AOP Competition
A highlight of the festival, the National Pont-l'Évêque AOP Competition rewards the best cheeses in two categories: farm processors and dairy processors. The jury's deliberations take place under the Halle des Herbages, in the presence of local elected officials and the sub-prefect of Lisieux. This competition highlights the cheesemakers' expertise and the quality of Norman productions.
Entertainment and parades
The program includes parades of Cheese Brotherhoods, guided tours of the city organized by the Office de Tourisme Terre d'Auge, an exhibition of historical Pont-l'Évêque labels, a mini-farm for children, tastings of AOP cheeses and AOC wines, concerts, and old tractor baptisms. The festival is designed for the whole family, with entertainment suitable for both young and old.
Fête du Fromage — edition 2026
42nd Cheese Festival (May 8-10, 2026)
The 42nd Pont-l'Évêque Cheese Festival took place from Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Parc du Bras d'Or. Nearly 100 exhibitors occupied the 1,300 m² of the park to offer AOP cheeses, ciders, pommeaux, calvados, wines, and local products.
The National Pont-l'Évêque AOP Competition, organized on Saturday under the Halle des Herbages, announced its results on Sunday in the presence of the sub-prefect of Lisieux and the mayor:
- Farmer Processors Category — Gold: Fromagerie de Beaumoncel · Silver: Fromagerie Martin · Bronze: Ferme du Bienheureux
- Dairy Processors Category — Gold: Fromagerie Du Plessis · Silver: Fromagerie Gillot · Bronze: Fromagerie de la Houssaye
- Guy David Prize (best Pont-l'Évêque in tasting): Fromagerie de Beaumoncel
The weekend also featured the traditional Confréries parades, the historical label exhibition, the mini-farm, guided tours with tasting, concerts (Tribal Sax Live, Band' AOP), and numerous family activities.
Programme Fête du Fromage 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
- 9 AM — Opening of the fair
- 11 AM — Official inauguration
- 12 PM — Country meal
- 9 AM-8 PM — Exhibitors' market, mini-farm, label exhibition
Saturday, May 9, 2026
- 10 AM — Deliberations of the National Pont-l'Évêque AOP Competition (Halle des Herbages)
- 10 AM-6 PM — Exhibitors' market, entertainment
- 12 PM — Country meal
- 3 PM-5 PM — Guided city tour with tasting (Office de Tourisme Terre d'Auge)
- 4 PM — Concert Tribal Sax Live
Sunday, May 10, 2026
- 10 AM — Parade of the Cheese Confréries
- 10:30 AM — Mass
- 10 AM-6 PM — Exhibitors' market, entertainment
- 12 PM — Country meal
- 2 PM — Concert Band' AOP
- 6 PM — Proclamation of the results of the National Pont-l'Évêque AOP Competition
Highlights Fête du Fromage 2026
- 42nd edition on May 8, 9 and 10, 2026
- Nearly 100 exhibitors across 1,300 m²
- National Pont-l'Évêque AOP Competition — official results published
- Four Norman AOP cheeses: Pont-l'Évêque, Camembert, Livarot, Neufchâtel
- Confréries parades, concerts, mini-farm, guided tours
Prices Fête du Fromage 2026
Practical information — Fête du Fromage
Practical Information
Location
Parc du Bras d'Or, 14130 Pont-l'Évêque.
Access
- By car: From Caen (50 km), A13 exit Pont-l'Évêque. From Deauville (12 km), D677.
- Parking: Parking lots near the park.
Usual hours
- Friday: 9 AM - 8 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 10 AM - 6 PM
Contact
- Organizer: Mairie de Pont-l'Évêque
- Town Hall Phone: 02 31 64 00 02
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.pontleveque.fr
- Office de Tourisme Terre d'Auge (guided tour reservations): 02 31 64 12 77
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Where does it take place — Fête du Fromage
Parc du Bras d'Or
Parc du Bras d'Or, 14130 Pont-l'Évêque