In 1962, French President Charles de Gaulle asked, "How can you govern a country which has two hundred and forty-six varieties of cheese? », and there are actually over 1,200 varieties of these cheeses! Well, the only solution is to visit Laurent Dubois, a decorated and beloved "fromager" who has dedicated his life to the selection and perfect presentation of artisan cheeses in Paris (nothing pasteurised or industrial here). His shop on Boulevard Saint-Germain is as cute as you would wish it to be; there’s another one on rue Saint-Antoine. He also presents a few gourmet kinds of cheese with artisan touches like fruit and nut additions that always sell out in 24 hours.