Sheep's milk cheeses, Roquefort, Lou Perac, Lou Titounet.Sheep's milk cheeses, Roquefort, Lou Perac, Lou Titounet
©Sheep's milk cheeses, Roquefort, Lou Perac, Lou Titounet

The cheeses

A long-standing local tradition
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This is a gourmet experience, thanks in no small part to our farmers.

In Lozère, agriculture is one of the main activities, offering a wide range of locally produced cheeses.

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The cheeses traditionally produced in the region are mainly from Lacaune ewes, but also from organic or sustainable cows and goats .

Herd of sheep on the Causse se SauveterreHerd of sheep on the Causse se Sauveterre
©Herd of sheep on the Causse se Sauveterre|Froggy's Photo - Cédric Tétart
    Basket of local products, cheese, charcuterie, jam and beerBasket of local products, cheese, charcuterie, jam and beer
    ©Basket of local products, cheese, charcuterie, jam and beer

    Cheese on the Grands Causses

    Our destination, and Les Causses in particular, is located in the Roquefort AOC zone, so the milk from Lacaune ewes raised here is used mainly to make Roquefort, Salakis and other cheeses.

    • Some farmers produce their own tomes and tomettes de brebis with an inimitable taste: raw milk, whole milk and soft, pressed or lactic pâte…
    • Other farmers also produce goat’s cheese.

    Cheese in Aubrac

    In addition to Aubrac cow meat,the Aubrac plateau is also renowned for the production of cow’s milk cheese: Laguiole PDO, fresh tome for aligot, raw milk tome, whole milk tome….

    Aligot sausage buron aubrac.Aligot sausage, a speciality of Aubrac.
    ©Aligot sausage, a speciality of Aubrac.|Benoit Colomb Lozère Sauvage Pour Pact Aubrac.

    Cheese lovers, you're in for a treat!

    Come and taste the different cheeses produced in the region at producers’ farms, markets and restaurants.

    GOURMET TIP!

    Accompany your platter of local cheeses with a glass of good local wine.

    Family picnic with local produce on the Causse de SauveterrePicnic with local products on the Causse de Sauveterre
    ©Picnic with local produce on the Causse de Sauveterre
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