Upcoming courses

2025 dates for Retailing and Affinage courses now available.

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Courses with Mons Formation

Deeply rooted in the glory of French cheese tradition, Mons Formation integrates hands-on practice, formal instruction, and classroom discussion to train cheese professionals.

All courses are offered at Mons Fromager-Affineur’s headquarters, in Saint-Haon-le-Châtel, France, where participants work in the caves with Mons professionals.

One week residency/5 days of training, incorporating 50% theory and discussion, 50% hands-on experience and practice

Class Size  : Maximum of 6 students, minimum of 4 students

Tuition: 2800€, includes lodging, breakfasts and lunches, and ground transportation during the program

Strict health and safety protocols will be applied, consistent with best practices and French regulations.

Cheesemonger Fundamentals
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March 31 – April 4, 2025

  • Application deadline: March 3, 2025
  • Arrival date: March 30

October 13-17, 2025

  • Application deadline: September 15, 2025
  • Arrival date: October 12

The Big Cheese: A Manager’s Toolkit
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July 7-11, 2025

  • Application deadline: June 10, 2025
  • Arrival date: July 6

Affinage
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October 14-18, 2024 FULL

April 7-11, 2025

  • Application deadline: March 10, 2025
  • Arrival date: April 10

June 30-July 4, 2025

  • Application deadline: June 2, 2025
  • Arrival date: June 30

October 20-24, 2025

  • Application deadline: September 22, 2025
  • Arrival date: October 19

Application Form

If you are interested in attending one of our courses, please complete the following information, and we will promptly respond.

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