7 Best French Butter Brands to Try in France

French butter is often made from high-quality cream and has a rich, creamy flavor that many people find superior to other kinds of butter. Many French butters are produced by small, artisanal dairies that prioritize quality over mass production. The traditional methods of production can enhance its taste. Several French butter brands are renowned worldwide for their exceptional quality. Here are the best ones to try when you are in France!

Président

Renowned worldwide, Président offers a consistently high-quality, creamy and slightly tangy butter that works excellently both in cooking and as a spread, an everyday luxury that’s widely accessible.

Beurre D’Isigny

Originating from the Isigny terroir, famous for its quality dairy, Beurre D’Isigny boasts an AOC designation and a rich, subtle flavor, perfect for adding an extra layer of depth to any dish. I tried this on an Air France flight and it was divine!

Échiré

Over a century old, Échiré creates artisanal AOP butter in traditional wooden churns, resulting in an incredibly smooth and subtly flavored butter that melts delightfully on the tongue.

Bordier

Hand-churned in the Brittany tradition, Bordier’s butter is crafted with an artisan’s care, delivering a product that is rich, textured, and comes in flavors including the unique and must-try seaweed variant.

Les Prés Salés

Hailing from the Bay of Somme, Les Prés Salés offers butter that carries the sea’s breath, a lightly salted butter known for its delicate flavor and superb quality, mirroring the nutrient-rich, salty pastures where the cows graze.

Paysan Breton

Paysan Breton produces authentic Breton butter, known for its higher salt content and distinctive, robust flavor that stands up beautifully in cooking and baking alike.

Isigny Sainte-Mère

Celebrated for its AOC butter, Isigny Sainte-Mère comes from Normandy’s prestigious dairy region, offering a decadently creamy and slightly nutty butter that adds a touch of luxury to any culinary creation.