Tour the dimly lit labyrinthine caves of Papillon to witness the 100-year-old secret alchemy of seeding sheep milk to make its famous Roquefort cheese. Discover the history of Roquefort and Papillon with a featured film followed by tasting session of its pungent veined cheese.
Free guided tours are offered daily year round with times subject to change.
Fromageries Papillon
8 bis avenue de Lauras
12250 Roquefort sur Soulzon
011+33+05-65-58-50-00
roquefort-papillon.com
Visit the President Farm, offering a historical view into the process, aging, molding, and packing of the renowned Camembert cheese. Experience the exceptional soft, creamy taste of this fresh cow's milk cheese that began in the late 18th century in Normandy, France.
Open June 1st to August 31st, seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 6 p.m.
5€ per person for tour and tasting.
The President Farm
Le Bourg
61120 Camembert
011+33+02-33-36-06-60
fermepresident.com
See the mystique of Fort St. Antoine, which houses 65,000 ripening rounds of comté cheese in its stone vaults that once served as a real French fort. Sample fresh comté, known for its strong yet slightly sweet flavor, made from unpasteurized cow's milk.
Open summers Wed. to Fri. from 9:30 am.
£4.50 per person
Madame Vitte Séverine
Guide Office de Tourisme
011+33+03-81-69-31-21
[email protected]
Corporate office:
Fromageries Marcel Petite
22 rue Bernard Palissy - BP 73
25300 Granges Narboz
011+33+03-81-39-07-54
[email protected]
comte-petite.com
Visit one of the 188 historic farmhouses that produces traditional reblochon cheese from the Savory Alps. Taste the nutty texture of this soft rind cheese, made from raw cow's milk that is renowned for both its history and aroma.
Tour locations, times, and prices vary. Contact The Union des Producteurs de Reblochons Fermiers:
011+33+04-50-32-74-82
[email protected]
reblochonfermier.com
