Founded by André Besnier in 1933 in the town of Laval, France, in the Loire Valley, we bring over 75 years of French artisanship and tradition, and the widest range of specialty cheeses, including the largest array of AOC (appellation d’origine contrôlée) cheeses. You can count on the Président® brand as your personal cheese coach, guiding you through the extraordinary blend of expertise, flavor and culture that come together in specialty cheese.