The cheeses of France offer an array of tastes and textures. They are unrivaled in their ability to excite and tempt the palate — at any meal, or at any time of the day. Enjoying French Cheese is simply the best way to experience the joie de vivre that is at the heart of the French lifestyle.
As part of the breadth of resources offered by The Cheeses of France, the Fromage Buying Guide is a concise reference that will be invaluable as you navigate the world of French Cheese. Bookmark the Guide to help with the process of identifying cheeses, choosing cheeses at the peak of flavor and ripeness, storing, pairing, and understanding the origins and personality of each of these treasured artisanal varieties.
Whether you have access to the best gourmet cheese shop, or you are shopping at your local supermarket, The Cheeses of France can serve as a resource for finding the tastes that suit your palate and make an exquisite Fromage Plate. Don’t delay — start enjoying all that the world of French Cheese has to offer!
Bleu - Characterized by their blue veins of mold and their complex balance of flavors, Blues are one of the most exquisite of the French artisanal cheeses. More...
Chèvre -
French goat cheeses, or chévres, have been heralded worldwide, and they regularly top the popularity list of cheeses at U.S. cheese shops and counters. More...
Comté - Aged from 6 months to a year, Comté’s appeal owes much to its ability to used for any course. It works as well with bread and wine for an evening of entertaining as it does as a slice on a sandwich. More...
Brie - The savory, creamy, sour-milk flavors of Brie de Melun, Brie de Meaux or Brie de Nangis have long made Brie, dubbed France’s “Queen of Cheese,” the most widely sold soft-ripened cheeses in supermarkets. More...