A 2,000-year-old French cheese has become the internet’s new foodie obsession

The traditional cheese has gone viral online (Picture: Shutterstock / Foodpictures)

From Brie to Roquefort, some absolutely fantastic cheeses are produced in France.

The country has long been renowned for its fromage, but it seems even those who have been raised with it are still discovering new favourites.

A foodie trend has taken off online, and it involves a runny type of cheese that’s thought to date back more than 2,000 years.

The cheese in question? It’s known as cancoillotte.