A FRENCH cheesemonger has opened a shop at Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley.

Metz Cheesemonger is owned by Emmanuelle Metz, who has more than a decade of experience of selling cheese in both Yorkshire and France.

Originally from Paris and now living in Kirkstall, Emmanuelle described her move to Sunny Bank Mills as "a dream come true".

She said: "My new base is absolutely perfect.

"I couldn't be happier here.

"The shop is visible from Town Street, Farsley's main street, and I'm also part of a fantastic mill community.

"So I've got the best of both worlds."

Emmanuelle is keen to stress the difference between mass produced cheese and artisan cheese made by talented cheesemakers.

"The love and care that goes into making cheese by hand, rather than by machine, is reflected in the quality and taste," she said.

"Everyone deserves to have some really good cheese at any time."