The Rich Pastures of the North

Northern France—encompassing Normandy, Hauts-de-France, and parts of Île-de-France—produces some of the country's most beloved cheeses. The region's maritime climate, with its mild temperatures and abundant rainfall, creates lush pastures that have nourished dairy herds for millennia. Here, the influence of the English Channel and North Sea combines with fertile soil to produce milk of exceptional quality.