Off the Beaten Track: Roquefort, France

A visit to the village of Roquefort, France, means being assaulted by pungent aromas, exploring damp underground caves and tasting the most delicious cheese ever made.

Take the road from Toulouse to the small town of Roquefort, perched on the mountainside, and the trip became part of the experience. Tight winding roads snake their way up the midi-Pyrénées, through hidden villages via two-way roads big enough for only one car (an exciting challenge when greeted by headlights halfway through a mountain tunnel), and the intoxicating vistas only added to the anticipation.

The town itself is heavily touristed, as one would expect from a place that has earned a global reputation for its moldy cheese. But the crowds, the heart-stopping drops off the road, and the difficulty in finding parking in a town that was most certainly not made for such an influx of cars is all part of the charm of getting there.

The only thing better is the free cheese offered at the end of the tour of Société’s 11-story-high caves. As with all things touristy, the exit from the caves at the end leads you through a gift shop – but this one is lined with refrigerated counters filled with the three main types of Roquefort that the company produces. 

Never has a company had an easier time convincing visitors to part with their money. And rarely is it so worth it.

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