Fromage tip

We found a lovely local artisanal cheese on our way through Maurs in the Cantal recently.

Published Tuesday 04 April 2017 - 11:29 Modified Tuesday 04 April 2017 - 11:29

It is Bleu de Bufflonne, made by eleveur-occitan.fr – a creamy blue, just delicious!

Helen HOMEWOOD, Corrèze

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Fromage tip

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