French Cheeses

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Chevre Cheese - The King of French Soft Cheeses

06 Dec.

To the French culinary tradition we also owe Chevre cheese, which deserves special attention - here's why. Characteristics of Chevre cheese Chevre is a soft French cheese from the region of the same name....

The Most Popular French Cheeses

19 May

Beaufort is also one of the most popular French cheeses - it has a semi-hard consistency and is produced only in the French department of Savoy....

Nine French Cheeses Everyone Must Try

13 Feb.

The following list shows some French cheeses that are famous for their unique quality and taste....

Traditional French Products, Which Are a Source of Pride for the Locals

21 Aug.

France is proud of its cheeses, and although the famous fondue is not a French invention, but a Swiss one, it is a French favorite in all regions of France....

Brie

19 Mar.

Brie is a French cheese with noble mold belonging to the group of soft cheeses. Often called the "queen of cheese" Brie is probably the most popular, known and loved the world over French cheese....

Bleu d'Auvergne

08 Aug.

Bleu d'Auvergne is a very famous French cheese made from cow's milk. This is one of the cheeses that are protected by the French Government in control of the original makers....

The French Owe Their Longevity to Roquefort

15 Dec.

It became evident that the culprit for French long life is their favorite delicacy - Roquefort cheese. They call it the "king of all cheeses" - a very accurate description of the delicacy that extends life....

Mimolette Cheese

09 Dec.

In time, defiant French subjects began making their own cheeses from the same basic recipe. Of course, the French added a bit of flair. Craftsmen changed the shape and color....

Mont d'Or

19 June

Mont d'Or is a popular French cheese, only produced in the French-Swiss border region. The places where they make this unique product are situated at over 2600 ft (800 m) above sea level....

Beaufort Cheese

25 Feb.

Beaufort is a type of semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk in the French region of Savoie. Along with Camembert, Comte, Munster and Brie, it is among the most popular French cheeses....

Neufchâtel

14 May

Neufchâtel is a French cheese made from cow's milk. Its soft texture resembles Camembert and Brie....

Cheese

03 Feb.

Roquefort is the first French cheese officially protected by law. The original product "Roquefort" is only cheese aged in natural caves on the eponymous French region....

Fourme d’Ambert - What We Need to Know

20 May

This cheese is considered one of the tastiest among French cheeses, although it is cheaper than Roquefort cheese. French food experts recommend it even for children....