A fully illustrated guide to over 350 French cheeses.

From classic varieties such as Camembert, Brie, and Roquefort to lesser-known regional specialities such as Livoret or Trou du Cru, discover all there is to know about French cheese with this book. Clear at-a-glance profiles detail the characteristics of each cheese, and how it is made, as well as cheese-tasting and storing tips. Annotated illustrations show the novice what types of cheese to look for and where to find them.

Additional sections cover the origins and history of cheese, and the book concludes with a concise glossary, a list of AOC cheese producers, and a list of the best cheese shops in France. French Cheeses is the ultimate companion to cheese.