Visit the Roquefort cellars

and taste this French cheese

You’re bound to know its name, its fame is international. Roquefort fan or not, take a tour of the cellars to learn more about the birth of this global star!

On the program, tour of the cellars, tasting and a hike on the village heights.

A flagship of French agriculture and gastronomy, it has become asymbol of resistance to the diktat of flavor standardization. No to pasteurization! Roquefort remains a raw-milk cheese! But it’s also a village, Roquefort-sur-Soulzon. And since Roquefort is the only place where you can make roquefort, start by going there, 25 km from Millau.

The birth of this mythical cheese is lost in the mists of time. We’ll gladly tell you the legend of a shepherd distracted by love… At the very least, roquefort is 1000 years old.

The 1st AOC cheese

from France

Production and specifications have come a long way (1925, first appellation d’origine, 1979, A.O.C, 1996, A.O.P.), to protect its manufacture and meet consumer tastes. How do you adapt techniques to the demands of industrial production, while respecting the stages and know-how of a traditional recipe?

Producers, large and small, industrial and artisanal, tell you all about it during your visit.

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Extend your discovery

Whether you can’t stand thesmell of Roquefort, you’re with the family, with your kids, or you’re a die-hard fan of this great cheese and curious to learn more about how it’s made, opt for a visit to a dairy farm! Passionate breeders share with you the secrets of this Lacaune sheep that your little ones will love to get close to. And why not take some Roquefort with you for a picnic on the sentier des échelles, climbing the rocher du Combalou!

And why not take some Roquefort with you for a picnic on the sentier des échelles, climbing the rocher du Combalou!

Continue the tour

Le Sentier des Echelles

Take advantage of a gourmet getaway in Roquefort to climb the Combalou plateau, a classic hike in the area!