From Paris to Madrid and Dubai, these institutions are united by a common goal ? appreciating and elevating cheese.

We all have our weaknesses. Mine" Cheese.
Growing up in a French family, my love affair with cheese started early. My grandparents lived in Versailles, behind the L-shaped halls of the Place du Marché Notre Dame. Some of my fondest childhood memories were the leisurely strolls through the expansive market square, inhaling the aromas of artisanal cheeses from every region of France. At the time, many of these cheeses were unavailable in the States. So, we?d smuggle in as much as we could, leaving our suitcases and clothing with a distinct odor.
Tableaux Paris \ Photo: Courtesy Tableaux Paris
Fast forward to today, where artisanal cheeses are readily available and in vogue. Haute fromageries worldwide have transformed the mesophilic and thermophilic cultures into a visual feast to experience. From the colorful jewels displayed at Tableaux in Paris, to the meticulously designed Fromaje in Madrid, and the shrine-like Maison Morand in Dubai, each of these establishments intersects heavily with design to elevate cheese to a cult status. Tableaux Paris \ Photo: Courtesy Tableaux Paris
Tableaux Paris, near the Opéra Garnier, is a passion project by Tom Tarsiguel, merging floral art and gastronomy into a dream-like patisserie of fromage. Each cheese is uniquely decorated with tweezer precision, showcasing Tom’s eye for color and composition. Wheth...