Chaussée aux Moines cheese

Chaussée aux Moines is a famous pressed, uncooked French cheese produced in the Mayenne department of France. Launched in 1983, it quickly became a household name due to its distinctive round shape wrapped in a traditional cloth and its memorable advertising campaigns emphasizing its 'abbey-style' heritage.

The brand was created by the family-owned company Fromagerie Celia. Over the decades, it has maintained its reputation for a mild yet rich flavor and a soft texture. The production remains centered in Craon, France, where it continues to be one of the most popular industrial cheeses in the French market. Today, the brand is part of the Lactalis Group, the world's largest dairy products corporation, which oversees its global distribution and marketing.