Well-known to the villagers, Ferme Les Vieux Près has been taken over by Romain and Christine, who have chosen to preserve the cheese-making heritage.
Situated at an altitude of 1000m, below the Col de Port, this farm produces organic raw cow's milk cheeses.
The herd: The herd is made up of around 15 cows, mainly of the Brunes des Alpes and Montbéliardes breeds, renowned for their hardiness and adaptation to the mountain environment. They graze on the surrounding meadows throughout the year.
Responsible production: The farm extends over some forty...
Where to buy:
. Farm sales by appointment only.
. Sales at the Tarascon-sur-Ariège market, every Saturday morning.
. Festival des Saveurs, early September.