Neufchâtel-en-Bray facts for kids
Neufchâtel-en-Bray is a small town, also called a commune, located in the Seine-Maritime area of France. It's especially famous for making a special kind of cheese called Neufchâtel cheese.
What is a Commune?
In France, a "commune" is like a local government area, similar to a city, town, or village. It's the smallest way that France divides up its land for local management. Each commune has its own mayor and a town council that helps run things like schools, roads, and local services. Neufchâtel-en-Bray is one of these communes.
Neufchâtel Cheese
The town of Neufchâtel-en-Bray is very well-known for its delicious Neufchâtel cheese. This cheese has a long history, dating back many centuries. It's a soft, white cheese that often comes in unique shapes, like a heart. It's made from cow's milk and has a slightly salty, mushroomy taste. The cheese is so important to the town that it's even protected by a special French law called Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC). This means that only cheese made in this specific region, following traditional methods, can be called Neufchâtel cheese.
