Roquefort-sur-Soulzon in Occitania
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Roquefort-sur-Soulzon (
Occitan : Ròcafòrt) is a
commune in the
Aveyron department , in the
region of
Occitania , southern France.
Roquefort is located on the Causse du Larzac and is famous for its ewe derived products including milk, wool and meat. Much of the activity in the commune centres on the production and distribution of Roquefort cheese . To be legally termed Roquefort cheese, it must follow the rules laid down by the federal standards of the Appellation d’Origine . According to archaeologists, the cheese making process in the specific caves dates back to 900 C.E.
Roquefort, fromage de l'Aveyron © Thesupermat/cc-by-sa-4.0
A visitor centre illustrates the process of making Roquefort cheese and offers guests a chance to sample and purchase the product. Visitors can also visit the Cambalou caves which are 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) long and 300 metres (980 ft) wide in which the cheeses are aged before they are ready to be sold.
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