Discover Auvergne cheeses, a wealth of flavours to savour
Auvergne is one of France's most generous regions when it comes to cheeses. It is home to five of France's 38 PDO cheeses, a guarantee of quality and respect for tradition. Saint-Nectaire, with its creamy texture, Bleu d'Auvergne, intense and marbled, and Fourme d'Ambert, soft and slightly creamy, are just some of the jewels in the region's culinary crown.
Saint-Nectaire: a creamy cheese with a refined flavour
Saint-Nectaire, the emblematic cheese of the Auvergne region, is a soft cheese with an orange rind, known for its creamy texture and delicate flavour. This cow's milk cheese, produced mainly in the Puy-de-Dôme and Cantal regions, is a veritable symbol of local gastronomy. It is often eaten on its own or added to delicious recipes.
The making of Saint-Nectaire, know-how handed down from generation to generation
The production of Saint-Nectaire cheese is based on traditional methods, respecting the terroir and specific characteristics of the region.
- The milk is collected directly from the region's farms, then processed into cheese using time-honoured know-how, guaranteeing a quality product.
- The cheese is matured in the cellar for several weeks, allowing it to acquire its unique flavour.
An unforgettable tasting experience for cheese lovers
- To enjoy Saint-Nectaire cheese to the full, we recommend that you eat it at room temperature, to bring out all its aromas.
- It can be accompanied by farmhouse bread or fresh fruit, and of course a glass of wine from the region, such as a Côtes d'Auvergne, for a complete taste experience.
Fourme d'Ambert: a blue cheese with a strong character
Fourme d'Ambert, a blue-veined cheese made from cow's milk, is one of Auvergne's oldest cheeses, dating back over a thousand years.
With its creamy texture and bluish veins, it has a mild, slightly tangy flavour that appeals to many blue cheese lovers.
Bleu d'Auvergne: a signature Auvergne taste
Bleu d'Auvergne, a blue-veined cheese with a stronger flavour, is another of the region's must-taste cheeses.
This cheese, with its powerful aromas and creamy texture, is distinguished by its artisanal production and careful maturing. It's an ideal accompaniment to any dish, or to enjoy with a good red wine.
The cheese route: an immersive experience
To discover the secrets behind the production of these exceptional cheeses, take the Auvergne Cheese Route.
Follow the "Route des Fromages" signs to visit the farms and workshops of producers and ripeners. It's a unique opportunity to understand thecraft behind these cheeses, from milking the cows to tasting the finished products.
