How to cut cheese and the French 'fromage' rules

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After wine and bread, we explore something else that's quintessentially French: cheese! With an estimated 400 distinct varieties of "fromage", it’s safe to say that France is obsessed with cheese. A lot of love goes into making it and there are strict rules about eating and cutting it!

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[scottg]

Florence is so charming and upbeat! What a breath of fresh air she is.

[vectoredthrust]

I love France 24's fluff pieces on France and French culture. They're really educational, and also I can't help but have a chuckle at how stereotypically French they can be. I never knew about the "not chopping off the nose" thing. Will keep that in mind next time I've got a wedge of brie

[LeeCameron]

I like French Connections. I really liked this show even though didn't think I was interested in cheese. Waiting for an episode on Salads & Vinaigrettes

[russcattelli]

Yes cheese is a national obsession here in France, when I tell people my job is cheese making I get the nod of approval even though I am British. I live in the Poitou-Charente region where goat's milk cheese is king. Even the school canteens serve a cheese course.

[lagnafirby]

now this is what I call Quality news and this is what's wrong with mass media today they don't want to report the news they want to be entertainment

[jacquelinesmith]

I wish America could appreciate food like the French do. I've had experience with this with ma famille d'accuille (French for host family) who I stayed with in Grenoble and if there was anything that I would do to disrespect food manners she would mock me for it. That's how keen the French are with food manners and appreciation.

[rivierarocket]

I cut the cheese at a French table and the room smelled for the rest of the evening. People were fleeing!

[airicaxoxo]

If nobody wants the rind, then I'd be happy to take it. I love the rind, especially on a camembert and brie. YUMMY!

[patrickmcshane]

French cheese, the smellier the better, with a nice champagne

[michael-gskh]

I was sad to hear about the explosion in the French cheese factory - the only thing left was debris (de brie)

[mungrafm]

I really really like this channel. very classy and informative.

[touftouf]

J'adore ces petits passages sur la culture française :p

[Anon]

Cutting cheese is American slang for having flatulence, just so you know.

[raheelshafqat]

french connction is really informative

[DirtRide]

wish I have youngest lady's english level.. (french passing through)

[mrstocks]

I've been in France since more than 25 years and i love cheese! So i don't think it's in a gene.

[gregjohnson]

Is it possible to get a copy of the chart showing how to cut the types of cheeses? Merci

[NehaSharma-wmyl]

Please the french subtitles also to french connections

[thebubbacontinuum]

I got some great tips on cutting cheese from a Bud Light commercial.

[LeeCameron]

How about one on the "Formule du Jour" for French Brasserie lunches. I'm always getting stumped!