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What to eat in Provence? Top 4 Provençal Cheeses

Last update: Sat Feb 15 2025
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Best Provençal Cheese Types

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ALPES-DE-HAUTE-PROVENCE, France
3.6
Banon
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Banon is a soft cheese made in a traditional way from raw, full-fat goat's milk in the French region of Les Alpes de Haute Provence. On the exterior, the cheese is visually striking, with a wrapping of chestnut leaves held together with natural raffia, imparting it with notes of barnyard.


Banon must mature for at least 2 weeks and as it ages, blue and gray mold forms under the wrapping, giving the cheese strong woody aromas. Its flavor is nutty, soft, and creamy with hints of wine and fresh vegetables. Traditionally, local farmers eat Banon by scooping it up with a spoon. 
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PROVENCE, France
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Brousse de Rove is a French cheese originating from the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. The cheese is made with raw goat's milk. It is named after a village where the cheese was first produced. Brousse de Rove is sold in plastic containers and has a conical shape.


Its texture is grainy, tender, and creamy, while its flavors are mild, milky, salty, and slightly sweet. It is recommended to serve this cheese for dessert or use it in savory dishes such as omelets. When consumed as a dessert, Brousse de Rove is typically served with figs, honey, and sugar.

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PROVENCE, France
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Tomme à l'Ancienne is a French cheese hailing from the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. The cheese is made from raw goat's milk and it's then left to age from 2 weeks to 2 months. The milk is hand-ladled into round molds.


Due to the fact that the cheese is marinated in eau de vie brandy, bay leaves, cloves, thyme, and pepper, the flavors are unsurprisingly complex. Underneath the rind, the texture is soft, delicate, and runny. It's recommended to serve the cheese with nuts and figs, and pair it with a glass of eau de vie.

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PROVENCE, France
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Lou Pevre is a French cheese made on a farm in the region of Provence. The cheese is made with raw goat's milk (there is also a version made with cow's milk, which is rarer than the goat's milk version) and matures for 3 weeks. Its rind is dry and rough, while the body is soft, delicate, and fine-textured.


This mild cheese comes coated with peppercorns, cumin, or herbes de Provence, depending on the variety. It is recommended to spread Lou Pevre on a slice of country bread and serve it as an appetizer.

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Best Provençal Cheese Producers

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SAINT-RÉMY-DE-PROVENCE, France
5.0
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RIANS, France
4.9
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Laiterie Rians focuses on traditional methods and sustainable agriculture practices, emphasizing organic production. Rians offers a range of cheeses, including well-known varieties such as Camembert and Brie, as well as unique offerings that highlight regional flavors.


Their products are often characterized by creamy textures and rich flavors, appealing to both local and international markets.
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World Cheese Awards - Gold

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Best Provençal Cheeses

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SAINT-RÉMY-DE-PROVENCE, France
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Cabrette is a cheese made entirely from goat milk and is perfect for spreading. It has a creamy, smooth texture and a mild flavour. Goat’s milk is known for its many nutritional values and is more easily digested than cow’s milk. Cabrette is extraordinary versatile and can be used in dips, open sandwiches and tapas.


Plus it makes a delicious ingredient in quiches, cheesecakes and other more elaborate recipes.
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World Cheese Awards - Gold

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Le Roulé Garlic & Herbs is a French cheese crafted by Rians Cheese. It is a soft, fresh cheese known for its creamy texture and rich flavor profile, which is accentuated by the addition of aromatic garlic and mixed herbs. The cheese is typically rolled into a log shape, making it visually appealing and easy to slice for serving.


It is commonly enjoyed spread on bread or crackers, and often used to enhance the flavor of various dishes such as salads and pastas. Specific details about its origin, history, and production methods are not provided here.
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World Cheese Awards - Gold

2022

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