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Washing the rinds of Epoisses on a farm with Cheese Journeys<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For many travelers, a trip to France is synonymous with discovering its many remarkable cheeses. Whether you’re exploring Paris or the French countryside, these guided cheese experiences offer the chance to sample regional cheeses while learning about the traditions, terroirs, and artisans behind them.<\/p>\n

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Paris: French Cheese Explosion with Jennifer Greco<\/h2>\n
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Jennifer Greco at one of her tastings photo credit Anna Mindess<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This three-hour class is led by cheese expert Jennifer Greco<\/a>. Greco begins with a visit to Laurent Dubois<\/a>, where she selects 10 cheeses for the tasting. Back in a cozy tasting room, she guides guests through a tour of France’s cheeses, explaining the history of each cheese and how terroir influences its texture, aroma and flavor.<\/p>\n

Guests sample a range of fromage, from delicate ch\u00e8vres and creamy triple cr\u00e8mes to aged mountain cheeses and pungent washed rinds, accompanied by wine and bread. Throughout the tasting, Greco explains how factors such as the diets of dairy cows, goats, and sheep influence the flavor of their milk. For example, animals that graze on fresh grass and clover produce milk with a different flavor than those that feed on flowers and herbs. By the end of the class, guests have a deeper understanding of terroir, seasonality and why France produces more than 500 unique cheeses.<\/p>\n

Available through <\/em>Paris By Mouth<\/em><\/a>. $150 per person for three hours; maximum eight guests; parisbymouth.com<\/em><\/p>\n

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Paris: Cheese Walk with Ann-Sophie Herzner<\/h2>\n
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Cheese map of France on Ann-Sophie Tour. Photo credit Anna Mindess<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chef and art historian Ann-Sophie Herzner leads visitors on a walking tour, stopping at four cheese shops in Paris before continuing to curated picnics in hidden gardens and other tucked-away spots. In addition to tasting a range of fromage, Herzner places each cheese in its historical context and teaches guests how to properly cut and taste different varieties. Along the way, she weaves in historical anecdotes about the role of monks in the development of French cheese, the importance of Camembert<\/a> during World War I, the rise of affineurs,<\/a> and how Roquefort<\/a> became the first cheese to receive legal protection under France’s AOC designation in 1925.\u00a0<\/p>\n

One memorable anecdote: Salvador Dal\u00ed reportedly got the idea for his famous melting clocks after seeing a wheel of Camembert on a warm day. Cheeses may include Brie<\/a>, Camembert, \u00c9poisses,<\/a> other washed-rind cheeses, Roquefort, and whatever else looks especially good at Laurent Dubois that day. Herzner also suggests wine, bread and food pairings.<\/p>\n

Available as an <\/em>Airbnb Experience<\/em><\/a> or through <\/em>Ann-Sophie\u2019s website<\/em><\/a>. $118 per person for visits to four cheese shops, three curated picnics and tastings of eight cheeses; becomefrenchfoodtoursparis.com<\/em><\/p>\n

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Central Loire Valley: Guided Goat Cheese Tour with Laure Juvet<\/h2>\n
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Goats on Laure Juvet guided goat cheese tour photo credit Anna Mindess<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you’re visiting Sancerre in the Loire Valley, local guide and wine expert Laure Juvet offers tours showcasing the region’s renowned ch\u00e8vre (goat cheese). Guests meet Alpine Chamois\u00e9e goats, watch the cheesemaking process in person or by video, tour the affinage rooms and taste a range of ch\u00e8vres. Depending on the tour, stops may include:<\/p>\n