French Cheese History & Pairings

Broadcast live on 07/07/21

Ahead of Bastille Day, Roland Barthélemy, president of the Guilde des Fromagers and his wife Claudine Vigier, expert sommelier, will take us through a journey in France.

The history of cheese is linked to History of France. It crosses the path of Charlemagne or Napoleon, mingles with the role of religious and monasteries, or participates in the evolution of scientific research.

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Claudine & Roland will take us through the main historical episodes of France showing us the diversity of cheeses and recommending the perfect regional pairings.

From the Pyrenees mountains to the northern lowland where cows graze most part of the year, this masterclass will contains some of the most emblematic cheese of French history.

Here is the list of Cheese: