Aug 26, 2026
Paris has welcomed its first boutique entirely dedicated to butter, a concept that aligns with the enduring wisdom of French chef and author Jacques Pepin, who once remarked on the simple pleasure of exceptional bread and butter. The shop, named Le Butter Shop, opened last month and offers 30 varieties of the French staple, sourced from small family producers in Brittany, the Loire Valley, and northern France. Flavors include savory options like shallot, pepper, seaweed, wild garlic, and lemon with green pepper, as well as sweet versions such as vanilla, raspberry, strawberry, and chocolate.
According to the agriculture ministry, France consumes about 8 kilograms of butter per person annually, underscoring the country’s deep appreciation for the product. Customers can sample butter by the spoonful before purchasing, with sizes ranging from a 10-gram pat to a kilogram block. Owner Erwan Leo, who also runs a wine-tasting business, noted that many visitors are surprised by the appeal of flavored butters like raspberry or chocolate, often ending up trying many more varieties than they initially intended.
Leo draws a parallel between butter and wine, suggesting that butter should enhance a meal rather than overwhelm it. He advises that tasting butter involves letting it melt on the tongue to release its flavors gradually. He also emphasizes moderation, recommending that Parisians walk a lot and limit themselves to four tartines a day. Leo attributes the quality of his butter to the use of selected cows and higher-fat milk, with an extra 2 or 3 percentage points making a significant difference.
The shop has attracted crowds through social media and now employs a staff of four. Leo described the response as overwhelming, with customers often trying up to 25 varieties out of curiosity. Future plans include a croissant-flavored butter and possibly violet, reflecting what Leo calls a limitless potential for innovation. Le Butter Shop is located at 5 Rue Bouchut in Paris, near the Champ de Mars and the Eiffel Tower.
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Company
Headquarters
Focus
Scale
Note
1
Lactalis
Laval
Dairy products including butter
Global giant
World’s largest dairy group
2
Savencia Fromage & Dairy
Viroflay
Butter and cheese
Large international
Major multinational dairy processor
3
Bridel
Laval
Butter and cream
Large
Part of Lactalis group
4
Elle & Vire
Le Val-Saint-Père
Butter and cream
Large
Part of Savencia group
5
Isigny Sainte-Mère
Isigny-sur-Mer
AOP butter and dairy
Medium
Cooperative, known for AOP butter
6
Sodiaal
Paris
Dairy cooperative, butter
Very large
Owns Candia, Yoplait, and others
7
Candia
Paris
Dairy products including butter
Large
Part of Sodiaal cooperative
8
Eurial
Poitiers
Dairy cooperative, butter
Large
Major French dairy cooperative
9
Cooperative Laita
La Boissière-du-Doré
Dairy products, butter
Medium
Brittany-based dairy cooperative
10
Groupe Even
Ploudaniel
Dairy cooperative, butter
Medium
Brittany-based cooperative
11
Terrena
Ancenis
Agricultural cooperative, dairy
Large
Produces butter under various brands
12
Groupe Glon
Sanders
Animal nutrition and dairy
Medium
Part of Sofiprotéol/Avril group
13
Laïta
Brest
Dairy cooperative
Medium
Produces butter and other dairy
14
Fromageries Bel
Paris
Cheese and dairy products
Large international
Produces butter as part of range
15
Compagnie des Fromages
Paris
Dairy products distribution
Medium
Includes butter in portfolio
16
Groupe Lact’Union
Noyon
Dairy cooperative
Medium
Northern France cooperative
17
Groupe Rouillé
La Roche-sur-Yon
Dairy products
Medium
Vendée-based dairy company
18
Les Maîtres Laitiers du Cotentin
Lessay
Dairy cooperative, butter
Medium
Normandy-based cooperative
19
Cooperative Agricole de la Seille
Cheminot
Dairy products
Small-Medium
Eastern France dairy
20
Groupe Corman
Louvain-la-Neuve (France HQ in Paris)
Butter and dairy specialties
Medium
Major butter and cream specialist
21
Laiterie de Montaigu
Montaigu
Butter and dairy products
Medium
Vendée-based dairy company
22
Fromagerie de la Brie
Coubert
Dairy products, butter
Medium
Produces butter and cheese
23
Ets. R. Poupart
Louviers
Dairy products, butter
Small-Medium
Normandy-based dairy processor
24
Laiterie de Saint-Denis-de-l’Hôtel
Saint-Denis-de-l’Hôtel
Dairy products
Small-Medium
Loiret-based dairy
25
Fromageries Occitanes
Rodez
Dairy products from South
Medium
Produces butter among other dairy
26
Groupe Bongrain (Savencia)
Viroflay
Cheese and dairy
Large
Now part of Savencia group
27
Laiterie des 2 Vallées
Vivy
Dairy products
Small-Medium
Maine-et-Loire based dairy
28
Société Laitière de Ploudaniel
Ploudaniel
Dairy cooperative
Medium
Part of Groupe Even
29
Fromagerie de l’Auxois
Pouilly-en-Auxois
Dairy products
Small-Medium
Burgundy-based dairy
30
Laiterie de la Vallée du Dropt
Monségur
Dairy products
Small
Southwest France dairy
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Lactalis
World’s largest dairy group
Savencia Fromage & Dairy
Major multinational dairy processor
Bridel
Part of Lactalis group
Elle & Vire
Part of Savencia group
Isigny Sainte-Mère
Cooperative, known for AOP butter
Sodiaal
Owns Candia, Yoplait, and others
Candia
Part of Sodiaal cooperative
Eurial
Major French dairy cooperative
Cooperative Laita
Brittany-based dairy cooperative
Groupe Even
Brittany-based cooperative
Terrena
Produces butter under various brands
Groupe Glon
Part of Sofiprotéol/Avril group
Laïta
Produces butter and other dairy
Fromageries Bel
Produces butter as part of range
Compagnie des Fromages
Includes butter in portfolio
Groupe Lact’Union
Northern France cooperative
Groupe Rouillé
Vendée-based dairy company
Les Maîtres Laitiers du Cotentin
Normandy-based cooperative
Cooperative Agricole de la Seille
Eastern France dairy
Groupe Corman
Major butter and cream specialist
Laiterie de Montaigu
Vendée-based dairy company
Fromagerie de la Brie
Produces butter and cheese
Ets. R. Poupart
Normandy-based dairy processor
Laiterie de Saint-Denis-de-l’Hôtel
Loiret-based dairy
Fromageries Occitanes
Produces butter among other dairy
Groupe Bongrain (Savencia)
Now part of Savencia group
Laiterie des 2 Vallées
Maine-et-Loire based dairy
Société Laitière de Ploudaniel
Part of Groupe Even
Fromagerie de l’Auxois
Burgundy-based dairy
Laiterie de la Vallée du Dropt
Southwest France dairy
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