Cheese making

Haute Savoie is renowned, among other things, for its cheeses. In addition to the essentials such as reblochon, raclette cheese, Beaufort, Abondance, and tome, there is a wide variety of lesser-known yet equally excellent cheeses. How is cheese made? The manufacturing techniques vary somewhat depending on the type of cheese, but the basic principles are … Learn more

The Reblochon

There are 2 types of reblochons: the reblochon fermier, and the fruitier.

The Reblochon Fermier is an artisanal cheese that always comes from the farm with certain particularities: a single milk coming exclusively from the farmer’s herd, and a handmade production. The processing is necessarily done with warm milk, immediately after each milking, so twice a day. This manufacturing method helps preserve the landscapes, the economic fabric, the authenticity of our mountains… and offers us a distinctive flavor and a very creamy texture! It is recognizable thanks to its green casein label and its Fermier mention.

The Reblochon Fruitier or dairy cheese is, for its part, produced in a fruitière or cheese dairy with milk collected from several farms in the production area. It is recognizable thanks to its red casein label.

 

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Savoyard gastronomy: a delight for the taste buds

Savoyard Gastronomy: A Delight for the Taste Buds Savoie and Haute-Savoie are beautiful regions popular with families and foreigners. The traveler’s eyes sparkle at the sight of sumptuous panoramic views and villages with indescribable charm. Let’s now delight the traveler’s taste buds with Savoyard gastronomic specialties! Tourisme-Haute-savoie presents the essential recipes not to be missed … Learn more