Marin French Cheese Co. is built on a foundation of history, time-honored techniques, and a passion for quality. Our story begins in 1865, when a dairy family purchased a 700 acre farm amidst the rolling hills of West Marin County in Northern California. Our classic French-inspired, California-crafted cheeses have been continually made for over 155 years in the same historic creamery that is Marin French Cheese Co. We use only the freshest local milk from Holstein, Jersey, and Guernsey cows to produce cheese in small batches using traditional cultures that coax a distinctly coastal California character and flavor into every wheel.
Artisan Cheese Making
At Marin French Cheese Co. we make small batch, soft-ripened cheeses that are handmade with care using time-tested techniques that go back centuries. Traditional French Brie and Camembert recipes form the basis for our artisan cheeses. The addition of ingredients like mustard seeds, truffles, and jalapeños appeals to the adventurous tastes of the contemporary customer, but their foundation honors the work of those who came before us and will always remain rooted in tradition.
We make small
batch, soft-ripened
cheeses that are
handmade with care
THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTRY'S OLDEST CHEESE COMPANY
The History of the
Country's Oldest Cheese
Company
Marin French Cheese Co. has a rich history that we are proud to share. Our company was founded in 1865, which makes us the oldest cheese company in the United States. We are proud to use the same cheesemaking techniques first used by our founders, and to carry on their traditions at our beautiful creamery in West Marin.
Carrying on tradition in beautiful marin county
Present
We have a fresh new logo and design that makes it easier for
food lovers to find their favorite soft-ripened cheese.