About Fromagerie du Champ à la Meule
Fromagerie du Champ à la Meule is the work of cheesemaker Martin Guilbault, who bought his family's farm in Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes in 1987 and spent the next few years planning a cheese dairy. The first cheese, Victor et Berthold, came out on May 31, 1995, and the dairy counts that day as its start. A shop opened on site in 2011. A major fire in 2021 forced a complete rebuild, and the dairy reopened in a new building in 2025.
The cheeses are made from thermized milk, heated gently but not fully pasteurized. Victor et Berthold, the original, now comes with a longer-aged Réserve version and a fondue kit. The rest of the lineup includes L'Amateur, Laracam, Les Métayères, Coeur du Dragon, Le Joliette, Le Tison, Terre Promise and Les Soeurs Coutu. The dairy notes that Le Joliette and Le Tison are the best melters if you are planning a raclette.
The shop is at 3601 rue Principale and posts hours of Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It also prepares cheese platters, and you can order ahead to skip the wait. Because the milk is not pasteurized, the dairy suggests pregnant visitors check with their doctor before buying.
Les Jardins de Lavande Arômes et Saveurs in Sainte-Mélanie is about 10 minutes west, so a wheel or wedge from here is a natural addition to a picnic at the lavender gardens.
What to do
- Buy Victor et Berthold, the dairy's first cheese
- Pick up Le Joliette or Le Tison for a raclette night
- Take home a Victor et Berthold fondue kit
- Order a cheese platter ahead for a picnic or party
Season, hours and prices
- Hours
- Posted hours (checked October 2026): Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Good to know
- Reservations
- Walk-in; orders can be placed ahead to avoid waiting
Tips for your visit
- The shop is closed Sundays.
- Order ahead by phone or email if you want a platter or a large order ready when you arrive.
- The cheeses are made from thermized, not pasteurized, milk.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Les Jardins de Lavande Arômes et Saveurs · about 10 minutes away
Les Jardins de Lavande Arômes et Saveurs is about 10 minutes away in Sainte-Mélanie, so pick up cheese here for a picnic at the lavender gardens.
Getting there
Questions
When is Fromagerie du Champ à la Meule open?
Posted hours are Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Are the cheeses made from raw milk?
They are made from thermized milk, heated at a low temperature but not pasteurized.
Which cheeses melt best?
The dairy recommends Le Joliette and Le Tison, though any of its cheeses can be used for raclette.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Sainte-Mélanie & Joliette, Quebec
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