Celebrate Bastille Day with a La Bonne Vie Cheese Board
July 14th marks Bastille Day, France’s national holiday honoring the storming of the Bastille in 1789—a pivotal moment in the French Revolution that ignited a movement for liberty, equality, and fraternity. Today, it’s a joyful celebration of French culture, complete with parades, fireworks, music, and, of course, incredible food.
At La Bonne Vie, we believe the best way to celebrate is to bring a little taste of France to your table—with a beautifully crafted Bastille Day cheese board.
This year, build a board inspired by the colors of the French flag—red, white, and blue—featuring some of our most-loved cheeses:
Cherry Goat Cheese – Sweet, tangy, and visually striking with real cherries and a smooth finish
Rouge – A washed-rind cheese with a bold, savory flavor and smooth texture
Camembert – Soft, creamy, and perfectly spreadable
Cherry Goat Cheese
Rouge
Camembert
Pair your cheeses with festive accompaniments that echo the colors of the French flag while offering a range of textures and flavors:
Raspberries - Tart and vibrant, bringing bold red color and fresh contrast
Strawberries & Blueberries – Bright, juicy, and perfect for a patriotic pop
Cherries – Sweet, seasonal, and perfect alongside the Cherry Goat Cheese
Cornichons – Tangy and crisp, a French staple
Salted Almonds – Add savory crunch to balance the creaminess of the cheeses
Round Crackers – Light and crisp for easy pairing
Breadsticks Wrapped in Prosciutto – A savory bite that’s both elegant and satisfying
Raspberries
Strawberries & Blueberries
Cherries
Cornichons
Salted Almonds
Round Crackers
Breadsticks Wrapped in Prosciutto
Toast to liberté with a glass of Mâcon-Villages Chardonnay from Burgundy. With its fresh citrus notes, bright acidity, and subtle minerality, it complements everything on the board—from the richness of the Rouge to the fruit-forward Cherry Goat Cheese.
With just a few ingredients, you can create a beautiful Bastille Day cheese board
With just a few ingredients, you can create a Bastille Day board that’s festive, flavorful, and true to the spirit of la belle vie. Add a little French music, dress your table in blue, white, and red, and let La Bonne Vie bring the charm of France to your summer celebration.