Specializing in Handmade Brie & Camembert
Marin French Cheese Co., also known as The Cheese Factory and Rouge et Noir is not just the oldest cheese manufacturer in the country, but a vacationers and day trippers destination as well as a unique part of American History. Located north of San Francisco, east of Napa County, west of Pt. Reyes and Olema and south of Sonoma County, Marin French has produced hand crafted Artisan soft ripened cheese since 1865. Rouge et Noir cheeses are similar to French and European varieties but reflect the characteristics of Northern California, producing it's own regional style.
This serene Marin County facility makes World Champion soft ripened cheeses from goat and cow’s milk. These include Breakfast Cheese, Brie, Camembert, Triple Crème Bries and Blues as well as Schloss and Schlosskranz which is a close cousin to Liederkranz. All Artisanal cheeses are hand made with authentic old world European Cultures. Rouge et Noir brand cheeses have won top awards at the Sacramento State Fair, American Cheese Society Competitions as well as Gold medals at the World Cheese Awards. In the year 2005 the Triple Crème Brie beat the French in the World renowned competition which was written up in the San Francisco Chronicle, New York Times and the Wine Spectator.
Marin French Cheese Co. participates and supports numerous community events such as Make A Wish, Meals on Wheels, artist’s retrospectives, CINEQUEST, The Relay and featured at numerous wine events such as Pinot Days and Rhone Rangers tastings.
The Cheese Factory is very popular for local Bay Area day trippers as well as vacationers and tourists from all over the United States and the world. A favorite spot for picnickers, hikers, bicyclists, motor cyclists, vacationers there is even room for your camper. We even rent out space for Barbecues and there is plenty of space for wedding parties.
Come for a Visit and Taste the Difference — Open seven days each week.