Your Almost-European Vacation

You’re craving: The cheesemaking charm of the French Countryside

Try: The Vermont Cheese Trail. Yes, the state makes cheddar cheese (and an awful lot of maple syrup), but it’s also home to dozens of artisanal cheese farms, crafting everything from gorgonzola and gouda to feta and chevre. Print out a map at vtcheese.com of the 280-mile loop that will take you past the factory tours, cheese shops, and small towns scattered across the Green Mountain State. You can tell us merci when you’re done.