Discover the Lyre d’Or 2026 Competition, a prestigious contest.

The Salon du Fromage et des Produits Laitiers once again hosts the Lyre d’Or Competition, organised by the Union des Fromagers d’Ile-de-France, on Monday, June 8, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. The 12 finalists will compete in three challenges over 2 hours and 30 minutes, in front of both the jury and the public.

They will successively create a committed cheese platter for 30 people, produce a cheese-based trompe-l’œil creation, and take on a challenge featuring three mystery cheeses. Each test evaluates creativity, technical mastery, and time management under demanding conditions.

 

Discover the list of participants:

  • Ile-de-France
    • Arno Bonpart, Fromagerie Beillevaire, Paris (75)
    • Moussa Traore, Fromagerie Quatrehomme, Paris (75)
    • Renaud Brizard, Fromagerie Double Crème, Pantin (93)

 

  • Occitanie
    • Sophie Beyssier, Les Fromagers Du Mont-Royal, Estancarbon (31)

 

  • Hauts-de-France
    • Déborah Vendeville, L'affinée, Lille (59)
    • David Sallez, Fromagerie Philippe Olivier, Lille (59)

 

  • Bourgogne Franche-Comté
    • Bérenger Bottagisi, Fromagerie Janin, Champagnole (39)

 

  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
    • Thomas Bertrand (69)
    • Patrick Perraud, Le Comptoir Crémier, Brignais (69)
    • Alexia Mandaroux, Fromagerie de La Sapaudie, Montmélian (73)
    • Valentine Juan, Les Fromages d'Alain Michel, Annecy (74)
    • Thibault Duval, Fromagerie du Noyer, Thonon-les-Bains (74)

 

Lyre d'Or Competition
Monday, June 8, 2026 – 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM – Competition Area

 

Lyre d'Or Competition Award Ceremony
Monday, June 8, 2026 – 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Competition Area

Tasting workshops
Grilled Cheese Challenge