The legend of Roquefort the king of cheese Since 160 years

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Discover the best Roquefort cheese recipes here. You’re bound to find something you like with our quick and easy recipes.

Chicken burger with Roquefort cheese sauceSurprise your friends with this burger’s incredible taste thanks to its Roquefort sauce. A guaranteed trip to France with every bite.

Chicory-Endive, Société Roquefort PDO and walnut saladBring freshness to your table with this classic dish reinvented in the Roquefort Société style.

Scrambled eggs and Roquefort PDO cheese club-sandwichTry this American recipe with a French twist. You won’t be disappointed.

"The legend of Roquefort"

Ages ago, at the base of the Combalou Mountain, an ardent shepherd spotted a beautiful young woman. He ran after her leaving behind his flock and forgetting his meal, composed of bread and ewe’s milk curds, in a cave. As he couldn’t find the beautiful shepherdess after days of searching, the shepherd came back to his flock and the cave where he found his less than appealing meal. The ewe’s milk curd was now marbled with green veins and the bread had molded. Starving, he tasted the cheese: the Penicillium Roqueforti had worked its magic transforming his cheese into Roquefort…

So says the legend!

"The cheese"

Société® Roquefort has an ivory-colored paste with emerald-green veining and a creamy, moist texture. Its rich, intense sheep milk flavor balances the blue mold aroma creating the magic taste that has made Roquefort famous around the world*.

Société

A know how since 160 years

1842

THE BIRTH OF THE <>

The fifteen primary Roquefort traders and cheesemakers unite to create the << Société Civil de Caves et des Producers Réunis. >> The first-of-its-kind in the region and one of the first in France.

*Civil society of Caves and United Producers

1863

The Société brand creates its oval shape

After the recognition of Roquefort Cheese, the Société brand registers its oval shaped logo, as we know it today

1925

ROQUEFORT PDO

On July 26, 1925 Roquefort becomes the first cheese to benefit from PDO (Protected Designation of Origin).

1957

THE OPENING OF THE SOCIÉTÉ CAVES TO THE PUBLIC

Société Caves opens their doors to visitors for the first time. In just two years, the caves receive tens of thousands of annual visitors.

1959

THE FAMOUS SOCIÉTÉ OVAL SHAPED LOGO BECOMES GREEN

Even today, the Société brand continues to innovate on a daily basis to satisfy Roquefort cheese lovers. Each year, more than 100,000 visitors come to experience traditional Roquefort cheesemaking and heritage with a trip to the Roquefort Société Caves.

2023

Société celebrates its 160th anniversary

In 2023 the brand celebrated its 160th anniversary with numerous events. The events includes the relaunch of our ancient original wrapper and a celebration anniversary poster!

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The recipes

Find cooking inspiration with these unique Roquefort Société recipes.

Roquefort PDO Panini with Radicchio, Pecans and Sourdough BreadA gourmet Roquefort panini to impress your family and friends

Tagliatelles Alfredo with Roquefort and WalnutsA tasty and delicious dish with a twist on the classic Alfredo

Société Roquefort PDO bacon wrapped prunesAn exciting and easy-to-make recipe for your cocktails and dinner parties

Chicory-Endive, Société Roquefort PDO and walnut saladBring freshness to your table with this classic dish reinvented in the Roquefort Société style.

Salad with radishes, asparagus, spinach and Roquefort PDO cheeseFresh and crispy, the perfect salad for your spring and summer picnics.

Scrambled eggs and Roquefort PDO cheese club-sandwichTry this American recipe with a French twist. You won’t be disappointed.

Chicken burger with Roquefort cheese sauceSurprise your friends with this burger’s incredible taste thanks to its Roquefort sauce. A guaranteed trip to France with every bite.

Roquefort PDO cheese and chicken pizzaThe perfect touch for a successful pizza : pieces of Roquefort Société

Classic Roquefort PDO Omelet with Bacon and ChivesA rich and flavorful omelet that you will surely love.