Visiting Western Cheese Regions

Cheese Routes and Experiences

Route du Chabichou et des Fromages de Chèvre - Self-guided tour with 20 stops - Wheelchair accessible farms marked - Multilingual audio guides available - Spring kids (baby goats) season special draw

Ossau-Iraty Route - Mountain huts (cayolars) visits - Accessible viewing platforms - Shepherd meals with dietary options - Combines with Basque cultural sites

Urban Cheese Culture

Nantes: - La Fromagerie de la Cale: Historic shop with modern sensibility - Marché de Talensac: Diverse vendors including halal options

Bordeaux: - Baud et Millet: Multiple locations, extensive selection - Laurent Fromages: Natural wine and cheese pairings

La Rochelle: - Fromage & Co: Offers cheese education workshops - Port market: Direct from producer sales