# Maison de la Tête de Moine in Bellelay - Address and contact: **La Maison de la Tête de Moine** Le Domaine 1 2713 Bellelay, Switzerland Phone +41 32 484 03 16 - - [Lien](https://www.maisondelatetedemoine.ch) , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , [Lien](https://maps.app.goo.gl/EFbeSwoPaRCJy2M87) - ### More links - [Maison de la Tête de Moine à Bellelay](https://tetedemoine.ch/en/visits/maison-de-la-tete-de-moine-a-bellelay) - [Fromagerie des Franches-Montagnes](https://tetedemoine.ch/en/visits/fromagerie-des-franches-montagnes) - [Cheese dairy of Saignelégier ](https://tetedemoine.ch/en/visits/cheese-dairy-of-saignelegier) - [Fromages Spielhofer](https://tetedemoine.ch/en/visits/fromages-spielhofer) ![](https://tetedemoine.ch/images/photos/fromageries/bellelay.jpg) ## The historic dairy and the museum, **discovery tour and wood-fired production.** Tête de Moine AOP represents first and foremost the taste of a region, over 800 years of know-how and a unique mode of consumption. At the "Maison de la Tête de Moine" we offer a museum which provides you with the opportunity to travel back in time and visit the history of Tête de Moine AOP. Highlights also include an ipadguided discovery Tour, an historical cheese factory with wood-fired production, a real cheese cellar as well as the tasting of local products. ### Information and reservations **Opening hours** February to December : Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 6.00 pm **Closed for holidays** 25th and 26th December, annual closure: January 1st to January 31st **Cheese making on open fire** You can find out how Tête de Moine is made in the traditional manner. [Production dates](https://www.maisondelatetedemoine.ch/en/blog/cheese-manufacture) The times for the manufacturing stages below are given as a guide only, and may be advanced or delayed depending on the progress of production. - 14:00: Start of the manufacturing process (heating to renneting temperature) - 14:30: Renneting (coagulation of the milk with the rennet) - 15:00: De-curdling (cutting) then stirring and heating of the grains and whey - 15:30: Removal of the cheese and filling the moulds **Individual visits and groups up to 9 persons** iPad-guided visit (4 visitors per device): Adults : CHF 6.-, AVS/AI/Student: CHF 4.-, Accompanied children up to 12 years: free Cheese tasting upon request **Groups from 10 persons : reservation needed** Adults: CHF 4.-/person Children (12-16 years, includes 1 free adult ticket): CHF 3.- per person School groups (includes 1 free adult ticket): CHF 3.- per person Aperitif with cheese, beverage, wine (1 dl) : Fr. 12.- per person Aperitif with cheese, cold meat, beverage, wine (1 dl) : Fr. 16.- per person Cheese production on open fire (max 20 persons): CHF 350.- per group **Guided visits** Duration approx. 45-60 minutes CHF 120.- per guide, max. 20 persons **Prices and times subject to change. More information : [www.maisondelatetedemoine.ch/en/museum](https://www.maisondelatetedemoine.ch/en/museum)** ![MG 0152](https://tetedemoine.ch/media/widgetkit/_MG_0152-a34e57666f3b027a1ee27c13bb8b28f4.jpg) [](https://tetedemoine.ch/images/photos/fromageries/galerie-visite-bellelay/_MG_0152.jpg) ![MG 9985](https://tetedemoine.ch/media/widgetkit/_MG_9985-5d7c0367b560a0f2696c6e3b4ee93b2e.jpg) [](https://tetedemoine.ch/images/photos/fromageries/galerie-visite-bellelay/_MG_9985.jpg) ![mtdm 1](https://tetedemoine.ch/media/widgetkit/mtdm_1-20268625e421c3159cab28a3cb83fc67.jpg) [](https://tetedemoine.ch/images/photos/fromageries/galerie-visite-bellelay/mtdm_1.jpg) ![mtdm 2](https://tetedemoine.ch/media/widgetkit/mtdm_2-480497e78b9efe41a9b7a2960d2ce20d.jpg) [](https://tetedemoine.ch/images/photos/fromageries/galerie-visite-bellelay/mtdm_2.jpg) ![mtdm 3](https://tetedemoine.ch/media/widgetkit/mtdm_3-b45245bbeb7f82271644e834a8ea9265.jpg) [](https://tetedemoine.ch/images/photos/fromageries/galerie-visite-bellelay/mtdm_3.jpg) ![mtdm 4](https://tetedemoine.ch/media/widgetkit/mtdm_4-a020c109118c9d3b2974a39f319d55c6.jpg) [](https://tetedemoine.ch/images/photos/fromageries/galerie-visite-bellelay/mtdm_4.jpg)