Fougerus belongs to the Brie group of gourmet cheeses; it is very similar in texture and taste to Coulommiers, Brillat-Savarin and Pierre Robert. Originally, this artisan cheese was produced on a farm in the Ile-de-France for personal use, but as it was quite popular among the villagers, it has been produced in higher quantities since the beginning of the 20th century.

The scent of the fern blends with the fragrance of the mold, but does not migrate into the cheese. The paste is very creamy, sweet with just a hint of salt; a remarkable gourmet cheese in flavor and looks that will certainly not disappoint you when you like creamy soft-ripened cheese.