The Auvergne PDO Cheese Route
A true showcase of regional cheesemaking expertise, the Auvergne PDO Cheese Route invites you on an authentic journey to discover the region's terroir.
Here, cheese isn't just something to be tasted: it's something to be shared, passed down, and experienced, right alongside the people who make it. Book your hotel in Auvergne to enjoy it!
With 36 stops spread between the Puy-de-Dôme and Cantal departments, the Auvergne PDO Cheese Route brings together breeders, producers, and affineurs deeply rooted in their land.
Each stop is unique: a family farm, a dairy, an aging cellar… so many stories and techniques that shape the identity of Auvergne cheeses.
Taking this route means meeting passionate men and women, proud of their craft and happy to share it.
Throughout your visit, you'll discover the inner workings of the production process.
You can watch the cows being milked, observe the calves being fed, or even participate in cheesemaking during workshops offered at certain stages!
These experiences create a direct connection between producers and visitors, making the discovery as personal as it is delicious.
Each visit concludes with a tasting, with the opportunity to purchase the cheeses directly on site.
The Auvergne PDO Cheese Route lets you discover the secrets of five essential PDO cheeses:
From pressed cheeses to distinctive blue cheeses, each cheese tells the story of a terroir, a climate, and techniques passed down through generations.
With no set starting or ending points, the Auvergne PDO Cheese Route can be explored at your own pace. Simply follow the signs to let yourself be guided through the landscapes.
The official map of the route is available free of charge at tourist offices throughout the region, perfect for creating a customized itinerary to suit your preferences.
Located in Orcines, just 15 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, our three-star hotel-restaurant Les Hirondelles is ideally situated for exploring the Auvergne PDO Cheese Route.
And to discover other regional flavors, come and taste the authentic and gourmet cuisine of our restaurant!
Here, cheese isn't just something to be tasted: it's something to be shared, passed down, and experienced, right alongside the people who make it. Book your hotel in Auvergne to enjoy it!
A route, encounters, Auvergne know-how
With 36 stops spread between the Puy-de-Dôme and Cantal departments, the Auvergne PDO Cheese Route brings together breeders, producers, and affineurs deeply rooted in their land.
Each stop is unique: a family farm, a dairy, an aging cellar… so many stories and techniques that shape the identity of Auvergne cheeses.
Taking this route means meeting passionate men and women, proud of their craft and happy to share it.
Go behind the scenes of Auvergne PDO cheese making
Throughout your visit, you'll discover the inner workings of the production process.
You can watch the cows being milked, observe the calves being fed, or even participate in cheesemaking during workshops offered at certain stages!
These experiences create a direct connection between producers and visitors, making the discovery as personal as it is delicious.
Each visit concludes with a tasting, with the opportunity to purchase the cheeses directly on site.
Five iconic PDO cheeses in the spotlight
The Auvergne PDO Cheese Route lets you discover the secrets of five essential PDO cheeses:
- Cantal
- Saint-Nectaire
- Bleu d’Auvergne
- Fourme d’Ambert
- Salers
From pressed cheeses to distinctive blue cheeses, each cheese tells the story of a terroir, a climate, and techniques passed down through generations.
A self-guided and accessible route
With no set starting or ending points, the Auvergne PDO Cheese Route can be explored at your own pace. Simply follow the signs to let yourself be guided through the landscapes.
The official map of the route is available free of charge at tourist offices throughout the region, perfect for creating a customized itinerary to suit your preferences.
Stopover near Clermont-Ferrand
Located in Orcines, just 15 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, our three-star hotel-restaurant Les Hirondelles is ideally situated for exploring the Auvergne PDO Cheese Route.
And to discover other regional flavors, come and taste the authentic and gourmet cuisine of our restaurant!
