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 artisanal 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; the paste is sweet and has a salty taste; a remarkable gourmet cheese in flavor and looks.