L'Affineur Affiné

Montmartre & Northern Paris


With 120 French cheeses, this fromagerie (cheese shop) is a fabulous place to stock up and taste them at its on-site bar à fromages (cheese bar). Let the staff know your preferences and they'll prepare platters of two to 15 varieties, with charcuterie available, as well as paired wines. Weekend brunch is a multicourse feast.


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Nearby Montmartre & Northern Paris attractions

1. Musée de la Vie Romantique

0.13 MILES

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2. Musée National Gustave Moreau

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3. Playground Duperré

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5. Abbesses Metro Entrance

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6. Le Mur des je t'aime

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7. Le Bateau Lavoir

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8. Cimetière de Montmartre

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