Fête du Fromage! Yes, 27 March is National Cheese Day in France – la Journée nationale du fromage. To celebrate the event, we spoke to Florent (Agent Général), Karine and Virginie at AXA Marthon insurance agency to ask them what their favourite cheeses are – and why.

There are an estimated 1,200 different types of cheese produced in France – across all regions. Soft cheeses such as Brie and Camembert known for their creamy texture and delicate flavour; strong and pungent cheeses like Roquefort and Bleu d’Auvergne; as well as nutty and fruity varieties, for example Comté. No doubt you have your own favourites… but what about the AXA Marthon team?

Florent: I am a huge fan of St Félicien because it’s very creamy and delicious! This cheese originates from the Ardèche, and you’ll often see it at the cheese markets in Lyon where I used to live.

St Félicien is made from cow’s milk; however I enjoy eating goats cheese as well. Our local produce here in the Charente is hard to beat!

Karine: I really like Mimolette, a hard, fruity cheese, and I love Pyrenean ewe’s milk cheese for its strong flavour.

The best cheese in the Charente is Taupinette, a fresh goat’s cheese from the Chèvrerie Jousseaume dairy, which has won a medal at the Salon de l’Agriculture. It has a fabulous taste.

Virginie: Cantal is my go-to cheese! I prefer the milder cheeses and it can be also fruity.

I like to buy local cheeses, and a particular favourite is Le Manslois. Here, it enjoys great popularity for its hazelnut flavour and is a great addition in both savoury and sweet dishes.

Thank you everyone! Bon Appetit.

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