Fromagerie Ganot
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cmcodod
Philadelphia, PA179 contributions
Oct 2012 • Business
We visited Fromagerie Ganot in October, 2012, as part of a luxury barge cruise through the Champagne region in France. After enjoying wine tastings at Champagne houses large and small, we were ready to learn about another famous product from the area, Brie cheese.
We were greeted in the courtyard by Isabelle, whose family has been in the cheese business since 1889. She took us inside to a small museum where she gave an overview and demonstrated some equipment that had been used in the cheese making process over the years. Afterwards, she brought us into a classroom where she showed a film and answered our questions.
Our tour concluded with a visit to Fromagerie Ganot's cheese cellars and a tasting in which we were called on to identify Brie de Melun, Brie de Meaux, Brie de Provins and Pierre Robert, based on the distinctive characteristics Isabelle had taught us.
Isabelle was charming, knowledgeable and thorough, and if her dedication has anything to do with it, her family will be in the cheese business for at least another hundred years.
If you're in the area, Fromagerie Ganot is a must see.
We were greeted in the courtyard by Isabelle, whose family has been in the cheese business since 1889. She took us inside to a small museum where she gave an overview and demonstrated some equipment that had been used in the cheese making process over the years. Afterwards, she brought us into a classroom where she showed a film and answered our questions.
Our tour concluded with a visit to Fromagerie Ganot's cheese cellars and a tasting in which we were called on to identify Brie de Melun, Brie de Meaux, Brie de Provins and Pierre Robert, based on the distinctive characteristics Isabelle had taught us.
Isabelle was charming, knowledgeable and thorough, and if her dedication has anything to do with it, her family will be in the cheese business for at least another hundred years.
If you're in the area, Fromagerie Ganot is a must see.
Written July 7, 2013
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viviea60
Greater Melbourne, Australia17 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
What a great insight into farming and food at a more local level. This place is gorgeous and the hosts just lovely. Not geared to the world of tourism with language options etc this is a local family brie producer who does a brilliant job showing us the world of local quality brie de meaux (et al) cheese production, inc regulation,milk sourcing, history,,,,and of course tasting. Definitely worth a visit and the host is a member of the family and delightful.
Written May 23, 2016
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betcr
Buenos Aires, Argentina391 contributions
Apr 2018 • Solo
This cheese producers are passionate about their work and their produce are delicious
The visit includes cheese tasting with wine or fresh milk.
Many different Brie and Tomme cheeses are tastes
Great experience thanks to the family Ganot
The visit includes cheese tasting with wine or fresh milk.
Many different Brie and Tomme cheeses are tastes
Great experience thanks to the family Ganot
Written April 26, 2018
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Rita
33 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
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La visite de la fromagerie dure 1h30, et est instructive et très sympathique. La fromagerie est une entreprise familiale qui tourne depuis plus d'un siècle, et c'est vrai que l'on comprend pourquoi en voyant la passion et la volonté de la guide... Sans parler de la dégustation qui donne envie de ne plus jamais acheter de fromage industriel! Une activité touristique originale et un bon moyen de se familiariser avec le terroir local.
The visit is 1h30 long. We learned a lot and the overall atmosphere was friendly and relaxed, it is a good way to connect with a passionate, talented small local producer. Their company dates back over a century, and you can definitely understand why when you see the lovely guide's passion for her craft --not to mention the cheese tasting at the end which will make you want to never buy industrial cheese again! Off the beaten track tourism at its best.
La visite de la fromagerie dure 1h30, et est instructive et très sympathique. La fromagerie est une entreprise familiale qui tourne depuis plus d'un siècle, et c'est vrai que l'on comprend pourquoi en voyant la passion et la volonté de la guide... Sans parler de la dégustation qui donne envie de ne plus jamais acheter de fromage industriel! Une activité touristique originale et un bon moyen de se familiariser avec le terroir local.
The visit is 1h30 long. We learned a lot and the overall atmosphere was friendly and relaxed, it is a good way to connect with a passionate, talented small local producer. Their company dates back over a century, and you can definitely understand why when you see the lovely guide's passion for her craft --not to mention the cheese tasting at the end which will make you want to never buy industrial cheese again! Off the beaten track tourism at its best.
Written January 21, 2018
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MAY06
Brasilia, DF210 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Wasn't expecting a touristic tour since we weren't for the entertainment , only some knowledge about the Brie cheese and how it was produced. Since the majority of the guests were French, the tour was in French naturally. We tried to follow up and suffice with a little translation provided to us from time to time. 10 sentences in French 1 in English 😮
The cheese we got to taste at the end was truly great, but can't say that about the tour sorry. Better be a fluent French speaker to enjoy it.
The cheese we got to taste at the end was truly great, but can't say that about the tour sorry. Better be a fluent French speaker to enjoy it.
Written August 27, 2017
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Fred F
Sevenoaks93 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
The tour starts at 1630 on a Saturday. Proper family business, your guide is Isabelle, she is the granddaughter. It is a really popular tour for the locals as well so shows how good it is. In the end there were about 30 of us (we were the only English) Isabelle was great at explaining to us in English what was going on after each section of the tour, (short film, museum, cellars and then tasting). It would have been even better if we were better at French! (Our fault,wish we were!) But Isabelle came to our rescue. And to use a phrase one of the other French guys told us after a tasting of the Brie they say- ' the king of cheeses and the cheese of Kings' it certainly was and would certainly recommend this tour, lovely place, lovely people. (Only reason not 5 star is because of our lack of French)
Written February 12, 2017
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MrThomas1981
Ipswich, UK684 contributions
Feb 2016 • Business
This is a delightful family business which not only sells some fabulous home-made cheeses (with tasting) but also offers an insight into the production of the cheese and how the family has been running the farm for many years. The cellars are small but they are equally accommodating and welcoming for school groups as well as individuals. Will be returning for the high quality cheese alone!
Written February 28, 2016
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memorymaker
Florida107 contributions
Sep 2015
Finding ourselves driving through Brie country and rememberiing an article in the NY times about a cheesemaker in Jouarre, we found the Fromagerie Ganot on a rainy afternoon and were fortunate to be in time for a guided tour by Isabelle, a granddaughter of the founder. We started the tour by watching a video explainig the history and process of making Brie. The fromagerie also has a small museum dedicated to the history and making of Brie and other area cheeses. There are 6 varieties of Brie, all tasting somewhat different from each other dependent upon the size of the mold and the length of time spent aging. We toured the again cellars where many hundreds of molds holding the various Bries stood aging to perfection. Afterwards we sampled the cheeses along with wine and left with a wedge of our favorite Brie. This was a great way to spend a rainy afternoon.
Written October 16, 2015
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Ben
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Dear sirs
We would like to visit your geomagnetic on Saturday 28th July in the afternoon. We are with 6 adults
Can you please reply and inform us on the possibilities?
Thanks in advance
Best rgds
Ben van den Tol
960courtneyp
San Jose3 contributions
We would love to come take a tour and taste some cheese. What times are you open and when are tours scheduled?
Thank you.
Sharz0
Vancouver, Canada14 contributions
We are coming to France in Sep and will be driving from Paris to Champagne region and want to visit you en route to Reims.
How long is the tour + sampling? Cost? How far in advance to reserve? Is the tour in English?
Fred F
Sevenoaks93 contributions
Hi the tour was about 90 minutes but plan for 120 minutes as it depends on group size and how many questions are asked. cost 5€ for adult 4.50 for children. We didn't book at all but you can to be safe. English isn't to much of a problem but you will have to be patient and wait till the end of each section for explanations. We enjoyed listening to the chat in french, picking up the odd bits. Hope that helps