Valencay: A Culinary Jewel with a Royal Legacy
March 24, 2024
Journey back to the picturesque landscapes of Normandy in the 18th century, where a local legend, Marie Harel, etched her name into the annals of cheese history. As the story goes, during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution, Marie, a resourceful farmer, offered refuge to a priest seeking asylum.
Grateful for her assistance, the priest shared the secret of making a special cheese from Brie. Marie, with her innate culinary flair, refined the recipe, adapting it to the lush terroir of Normandy. The result was Camembert de Normandie, a cheese that would captivate palates worldwide.
Marie’s tale is one of resilience and innovation, as she turned a chance encounter into a culinary legacy. Today, each wheel of Camembert de Normandie bears witness to her ingenuity, preserving the flavours of history for generations to come.
Savour the rich, creamy texture and bloomy rind, and immerse yourself in the legacy of Marie Harel with every delectable bite of Camembert de Normandie.
