Couronne Lochoise
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Couronne Lochoise is a soft and creamy raw goat's milk cheese originating in the farmlands of the Loches
area of Touraine
in the Loire Valley
, France
. Its name literally translates to "Crown of Loches", which references its doughnut shape. Its texture and taste resembles that of buttered pastry.
Loches
Loches is a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department in central France.It is situated southeast of Tours by railway, on the left bank of the Indre River.-History:...
area of Touraine
Touraine
The Touraine is one of the traditional provinces of France. Its capital was Tours. During the political reorganization of French territory in 1790, the Touraine was divided between the departments of Indre-et-Loire, :Loir-et-Cher and Indre.-Geography:...
in the Loire Valley
Loire Valley
The Loire Valley , spanning , is located in the middle stretch of the Loire River in central France. Its area comprises approximately . It is referred to as the Cradle of the French Language, and the Garden of France due to the abundance of vineyards, fruit orchards, and artichoke, asparagus, and...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Its name literally translates to "Crown of Loches", which references its doughnut shape. Its texture and taste resembles that of buttered pastry.