En Pays Horloger18 cheese dairies are spread across the territory. Many of them open their doors to you, by reservation., to discover this beautiful cooperative story. If it is not possible to move to Pays Horloger without eating County, and other local cheeses, you would also be missing a stage in your stay if you did not take advantage of a guided tour of our cheese dairies.
In a cheese dairy , you find the fruits of the labor of farmers who pool their milk production, the work of the cheesemaker who transforms the milk into cheese, and that of the affineur in his cellars who patiently works on each wheel to enhance its aromas. This is why the name "fruitière" (cheese dairy) is used.
The fruitière, where producers gather their milk to make Comté cheese , is a village cooperative organization that was born 8 centuries ago! The values of solidarity and sharing form the soul of this cheese.
In a cheese dairy , you find the fruits of the labor of farmers who pool their milk production, the work of the cheesemaker who transforms the milk into cheese, and that of the affineur in his cellars who patiently works on each wheel to enhance its aromas. This is why the name "fruitière" (cheese dairy) is used.
The fruitière, where producers gather their milk to make Comté cheese , is a village cooperative organization that was born 8 centuries ago! The values of solidarity and sharing form the soul of this cheese.
During school holidays, there are regularly organized visits to cheese dairies.
To further your knowledge of local gastronomy, you can continue your visits and discover the secrets of sausage making. Morteau, absinthe, goat cheese, etc.
Find here the list of all our partner cheese dairies and shops to buy Comté cheese.