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Roquefort<\/strong> cellars<\/h1>\n\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>
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Vacations<\/strong> in Roquefort sur Soulzon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Less than 50 km south-east of the Aveyron campsite<\/a>. Les Gen\u00eats, Roquefort-sur-Soulzon<\/strong> is, of course, famous for its blue-veined cheese<\/strong>, a protected appellation d’origine contr\u00f4l\u00e9e. The village’s caves, natural cavities ventilated by cracks formed when the Combalou mountain collapsed 1 million years ago, are used to mature cheese molded in the dairy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The <\/strong>visit to the Roquefort cellars<\/a> <\/strong>is a must-see in the region, where you can learn a great deal about how Roquefort cheese is made<\/strong>, how its distinctive flavors and strength are created, and the know-how that goes into making it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This sheep’s milk cheese is made from raw milk, then matured in natural caves, where mold transforms the curd to give it a bluish appearance once it has reached maturity. Refining in tin foil prevents rind formation. Visit a local cheesemaker to taste authentic Roquefort (App d’origine)<\/strong>!Maison Coulet <\/strong>offers free tours of its cellars<\/strong>, as well as an exhibition of cheese-making equipment used in the past. This multi-medal-winning family business<\/strong> is particularly popular with Michelin-starred chefs from the French gastronomic scene.The Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 and Papillon brands open their vast Roquefort cellars<\/strong> to the public.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>

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Getting to Roquefort sur Soulzon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For your family vacations<\/strong>, our campsite near Roquefort<\/a> offers mobile homes and camping pitches for tents and camper vans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the campsite, the road to Roquefort-sur-Soulzon (48 km from the campsite, 54 min by car) is very interesting, as it passes through the Aveyron countryside and several picturesque villages<\/strong> such as Montjaux, which boasts a pretty castle<\/strong> and a remarkable church<\/strong> (Saint-Quirinus church), and through Saint-Rome-de-Tarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leaving the campsite, take the D577 to Salles-Curan and the D993 to Montjaux. From Saint-Rome-de-Tarn, continue to Saint-Rome-de-Cernon, then on the D999 to Roquefort-sur-Soulzon. Saint-Rome-de-Tarn is a beautiful medieval village<\/strong>. Take advantage of your visit to this commune to stop off and stroll through its narrow streets or along the river Tarn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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