Marin French Cheese Company

Nestled in the picturesque Marin County of Northern California, Marin French Cheese Co. has been producing artisan cheese since 1865, making us the oldest cheese company in the United States. Our dedication to quality and tradition goes hand in hand with a spirit of innovation, resulting in award-winning, California original cheeses. At our historic creamery, we marry traditional French cheesemaking techniques with a passion for craftsmanship, setting a benchmark in the artisan cheese industry.

Our cheeses are carefully crafted in small batches using the finest milk sourced from cows at local North Bay dairies. This commitment to quality is rooted in over 155 years of experience, blending a profound respect for the land, animals, and our historic creamery with refined cheesemaking traditions. The result is a premium collection of soft-ripened cheeses that reflect the unique terroir of Northern California and time-honored cheesemaking methods from the Old World.

Situated in West Marin County, our location benefits from foggy mornings, refreshing ocean breezes, and warm afternoons, providing the perfect environment for our cheeses to develop distinctive and complex flavors. Visitors are welcome at our retail store every day, where they can shop for cheese, local goods, and gifts. Enjoy the stunning Northern California landscape at our picnic areas while savoring our line of celebrated soft-ripened cheeses.