HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsLa Maison du Gruyere
Switzerland
La Maison du Gruyere, where you will be gifted 3 types of cheese to taste while witnessing the live cheese-making process.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to La May-zon doo Groo-yair, the ancestral heart of one of the world's most prestigious culinary exports. We are located in the picturesque village of Preng-yair, at the foot of the medieval town of Groo-yair. …
Listen in the app2The Source: The Alpine Cow and Her Diet
The journey of Groo-yair cheese begins in the high Alpine meadows. To produce cheese of this caliber, the quality of the milk is paramount. …
Listen in the app3The Copper Vats: The Chemistry of Transformation
We now move to the heart of the production facility: the massive copper vats. Looking through the gallery windows, you can observe the master cheese makers at work. …
Listen in the app4The Pressing and Molding: Giving Shape to the Cheese
Once the curds have been separated from the whey, they are pumped into circular molds. Each mold is stamped with the date, the number of the cheese dairy, and the mark 'Groo-yair AOP' (Appellation d'Origine Protégée). …
Listen in the app5The Aging Cellar: The Cave de Vieillissement
We descend now into the cellar, or 'Cave de Vieillissement,' where the true character of the cheese is developed. This is a silent, cool environment with a constant temperature and high humidity. …
Listen in the app6The Sensory Station: Smells and Sounds of the Alps
As part of the interactive museum experience, you will encounter the sensory stations. These are designed to deepen your understanding of the Alpine environment that shapes the cheese. …
Listen in the app7The Tasting: 6, 9, and 12 Months
The culmination of our visit is the tasting, where you can experience the results of the processes we have observed. Most visitors receive a tasting pack with three different ages of Groo-yair: 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our scholarly journey through La May-zon doo Groo-yair is now complete. We have traced the remarkable path of a simple natural resource—Alpine grass—as it is transformed by cows and master craftsmen into a world-class delicacy. …
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What is La Maison du Gruyere?
La Maison du Gruyere is a place in Switzerland with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 46.5823, 7.0728 |
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