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Demonstration cheesery · Gruyères, Fribourg
La Maison du Gruyère
Demonstration cheesery by Gruyères station in Pringy, where you can watch the production of Gruyère AOP cheese and see an exhibition about milk, the region and the cheesemakers’ craft.
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About La Maison du Gruyère
La Maison du Gruyère is in Pringy, at the foot of the town’s hill, next to the train station. It is a demonstration cheesery dedicated to Gruyère AOP, the hard cheese named for the region.
A glass gallery allows you to follow the cheesemakers’ work at the copper vats, from milk coagulation to the pressing of the wheels. Production usually takes place in the morning.
The exhibition explains the journey of the milk from the pastures to the aging cellar, using audio and scent features that present the herbs and flowers of the region’s mountains. The cellar shows cheese wheels at different stages of aging.
The site has a restaurant and a shop selling local products, including crème double.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour.
Best time
In the morning, when cheese is being made and can be seen. Confirm production times before you go.
How to get there
In Pringy, next to the Gruyères station, about a 15-minute walk from the town.
Tip
Arrive early to see the cheesemakers at work and then walk up to the town.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about La Maison du Gruyère
What can you see at the Maison du Gruyère?
The production of Gruyère AOP cheese viewed through a glass gallery and an exhibition about milk, the region and the cheesemakers’ craft.
When can cheese production be seen?
Generally in the morning. Confirm the times before you go.
Where is the Maison du Gruyère?
In Pringy, next to the train stop, at the base of the hill of the town.