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 FULL
- 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.