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Fromagerie les Frères Bernard

Pavé de Calais

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Pavé de Calais is a unique soft cheese with a washed rind, produced by Fromagerie Sainte Godeleine. It is made from pasteurized cow's milk sourced locally and aged for four weeks. During the aging process, the cheese is regularly brushed with salted water, resulting in a moist orange-colored rind.


This distinctive color is achieved using annatto, a natural coloring agent derived from the South American Rocouyer tree. The cheese has a robust flavor profile with earthy and cellar-like aromas, balanced by a creamy, mild interior. A perfect pairing with country bread, Pavé de Calais showcases the craftsmanship and traditional methods of the Côte d’Opale region.

About Fromagerie les Frères Bernard

Fromagerie Sainte Godeleine - Les Frères Bernard is a family-owned cheese dairy established in 1990, located on the picturesque Côte d’Opale in the Hauts-de-France region of France. With a tradition spanning over three decades, this small yet renowned dairy produces authentic French cheeses using milk sourced from local farms within a 20-kilometer radius.


Their cheeses are crafted using traditional methods, with meticulous attention to every detail in the production process. The assortment includes a wide range of cheeses with diverse flavors and textures, from mild and creamy to more intense and aromatic varieties.


Among their most famous products are Sablé de Wissant, a cheese aged with local beer, Fort d’Ambleteuse, which gains its unique flavor through cider brushing, and Camembert du Boulonnais, handcrafted from raw milk. The dairy places special emphasis on preserving local heritage and authenticity while offering customers an unforgettable gastronomic experience.


Since 2018, the dairy has expanded its offerings by opening a modern store at its production site, allowing visitors to taste their products in a welcoming environment. This dairy is not only a symbol of exceptional cheesemaking but also a testament to local pride and dedication to quality, making it an unmissable destination for cheese enthusiasts and lovers of traditional French flavors.

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Fromagerie les Frères Bernard

130 rue des Coutures, Rue de Belle, Wierre-Effroy, Hauts-de-France, France

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