In this cooperative you will find the place where the Raclette of Savoy (IGP) and the mountain tomme cheese are truly made. The Raclette was invented by shepherds during the Middle Ages. At the time, it was called "roasted cheese" because it referred to the dish in which a half round of cheese was melted in front of a chimney fire. It is only later that the name "raclette" appeared, this time referring to the action of scraping the top of the melted cheese to put it on the potatoes in the plate. It is a round cheese with a dark orange and smooth rind and it has an unforgettable strong and fragrant taste.
Tips
On the backpacker guide /Guide du Routard 2011-2012
Ouverture
From 01/01 to 31/12/2022 Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 9 am and 12 pm and between 3.30 pm and 7 pm. Closed on Sunday. Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Tarifs
Set price group adults: 1 €.
Free entry for the drivers. Group rate available for > 10 people.
Contact et accès 150 route de Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers 73240 Avressieux Savoie (73)
