French Cheese Pairing & Tasting Experience

About this experience

French Cheese Pairing and Tasting Experience Tickets Step into an authentic 17th-century stone cellar in Paris for a proper introduction to France's legendary cheese and wine culture. This expert-guided experience takes you through nine carefully selected French cheeses paired with five regional wines, revealing the centuries-old art of French pairing philosophy. Your visit unfolds in the atmospheric cellars of the Living Cheese Museum of Paris, where passionate cheese and wine experts guide you through tastings that span France's diverse cheese-making regions. You will sample everything from soft, creamy varieties to robust aged selections, each paired with thoughtfully chosen French whites and reds that either enhance or contrast the cheese's unique characteristics. Highlights Expert-led cheese and wine pairing session in a historic 17th-century Paris cellar A guided tasting of nine French cheeses alongside five regional wines, served during the experience by your host Insight into classic French pairing traditions and philosophy Guided tour of the on-site cheese aging cellar Plan Your Visit to French Cheese Pairing and Tasting Experience The full experience lasts approximately two hours and fifteen minutes, combining the guided tasting with an exclusive visit to the aging cellar where you will discover how French cheeses are matured and preserved. Sessions are available in English or French, depending on your booking selection. Groups are kept intentionally small with a maximum of twelve participants, creating a convivial atmosphere where you can ask questions and engage with your expert guide throughout. You must be 18 or older with valid photo ID, as the wine tasting served on site by the host is an integral part of the experience. The cellar location means bringing an extra layer for warmth is recommended, and please note the venue is not wheelchair accessible due to stairs. While exploring Paris's rich culinary scene, consider complementing this cheese and wine experience with other authentic local tastings. The intimate setting and expert guidance make this a rewarding choice for food lovers wanting to understand the distinctive flavours that define French gastronomy through hands-on exploration. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Taste nine French cheeses paired with five regional wines
• Guided tasting held in a 17th-century stone cellar in Paris
• Set inside the atmospheric Living Cheese Museum of Paris
• Expert guide explains the centuries-old French pairing philosophy
• Wines and cheeses drawn from France's distinct regional traditions

What is included

• Expert guided tasting session in stone cellar
• Nine selected French cheeses to taste
• Five regional wines paired with cheeses
• Professional cheese and wine expert guide

Before you go

Bring a valid photo ID to verify age as guests must be 18 or older Wear warm clothing; the cellar maintains a cool temperature Arrive a few minutes early for check-in and orientation Venue access is via stairs with no lift available Pets are not permitted at the venue

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience. Within 48 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.