French Cheese Archives (Best Cheeses Made in France)
Cheesemaking has a long and rich history in France, dating back to ancient times. The country has been known for producing some of the world’s most famous cheeses, from Camembert and Brie to Roquefort and Comté.
The tradition of cheesemaking in France is deeply rooted in local terroir, which refers to the unique characteristics of the region, including the soil, climate, and other environmental factors that influence the taste and quality of the cheese.
Some of the most popular cheesemaking regions in France include: Auvergne, Bourgogne, Franche-Comté, Ile-de-France, Poitou-Charentes and Provence.
Cheese Profiles
Le Dauphin Soumaintrain, selected by Will Studd, is a soft washed rind cheese made in France with either raw or pasteurised cow’s milk...
Briard à la Truffe is a soft cheese made by Fromagerie Rouzaire in Île-de-France. It has a layer of black Périgord truffles...
The Coeur du Berry by Fromagerie Jacquin is a heart-shaped goat’s milk cheese that is made in the small village of La Vernelle...
Brebirousse d’Argental is a soft washed rind cheese selected by Fromi in Auvergne Rhône-Alpes. Brebirousse is French for "Red Ewe"...
Bethmale has been traditionally made with unpasteurised cow’s milk since the 12th century in the French Pyrénées...
Brie de Nangis originates Île-de-France. It is creamy and smooth with a slightly chalky centre that becomes runny with age...