Hervé Mons is one of the best affineurs in France. His cheese is known to gourmets around the world. His cellars hold over 100 tonnes of cheese. Hervé Mons, age 53, directs “Maison Mons” together with his brother Laurent. The two multiple prize winning affineurs have built a cheese empire that currently serves over 20 countries and has offices in Roanne, Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, London, Stockholm and Madrid. That explains why this nature-loving Frenchman doesn't seem at all out of touch. During his rare days off, his favourite activities are cross-country running and mountain biking.