LA MAISON DU CAMEMBERT

CAMEMBERT, FRANCE

Due to its position as one of the bestloved and most well-known French cheeses, it seems only right that there should be a museum devoted entirely to the Camembert cheese. It has been made in Normandy since the recipe was first developed by a farmer called Marie Harel in 1791 and received the royal seal of approval when it was later presented to Napoleon III. La Maison du Camembert pays tribute to Harel, who is unsurprisingly considered to be a local heroine.

Visitors can explore the fascinating story of this most iconic French cheese through a series of displays, after which they can taste and buy authentic local Camembert and cider in the well-stocked shop.

The Maison du Camembert is open every day, 10am to 4.30pm. Entry is 4 euros (£3.45).

Marie Harel is credited with the invention of Camembert in 1791

The Camembert museum is the only place devoted to France’s best-loved cheese.