7 Off-the-Beaten Path Places to Explore in France
| June 19, 2015
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Franche-Comté
Franche-Comté is a province in Eastern France that is famous for its architecturally fascinating Medieval cities, like Besançon and Montbéliard, as well as its delicious cheese, that has been made using the same methods for centuries. There are many types of cheese from this region that travel all over the world to satisfy cheese lovers; famous varieties include funky Bleu de Gex, and sweet and creamy Comté. Traditional methods ensure that only cattle grazing in this region can be used to make these types of cheeses, keeping the quality high.
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