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15 Cheese Tastings in Paris to Build a Day Around

28 tours  ·  from $23

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 cheese tastings worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Paris: Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour - Pastries first, with plenty of variety
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Paris: Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

1.Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,255 reviews · 3 hours · from $127Our pick

Walk Montmartre with an English-speaking foodie guide such as Oscar, Julie, or Arthur, stopping at eight local food spots for pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and wine. You’ll see Place du Tertre, Moulin Rouge, Sacré Coeur, vineyards, windmills, and quiet streets along the way.

“We loved our food and tour of Montmarte with Pierre-Edouard. We learned a ton about the neighborhood, saw beautiful spots and tasted the most delicious cheese, wine, chocolate and pastries. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries - Sacré-Cœur and the high point of Montmartre
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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

2.Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $302Top rated

Spend about three and a half hours with a private English-speaking guide in Montmartre, sampling cheese, bread, pastries, crêpes, macarons, chocolates, cured meats, wine, and a secret dish. Guides such as Matthieu, Rita, and Baptiste bring local food and neighborhood stories to life.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Rita. We learned so much about the food of France and had a delicious experience on top of it! I would definitely recommend this tour without reserve”

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Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More - Bread at a Parisian boulangerie
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Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More

3.Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Walk Le Marais with a guide such as Gabriel, Olivia, Etienne, or Pinky while tasting croissants, bread, cheese, wine, croque monsieur, falafel, macarons, chocolate, and a secret dish. The 3.5-hour tour caps groups at 12 and mixes food with neighborhood history.

“This experience not only allowed me to taste the best croissant and macaroon, but also learned a good amount of interesting French history”

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Paris: Wine and Cheese Lunch - The setting near the Louvre
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Paris: Wine and Cheese Lunch

4.Wine and Cheese Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 596 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

Spend two hours at Ô Chateau, three minutes from the Louvre, tasting five French wines, including Champagne, with five artisan cheeses and bread. An English-speaking sommelier such as Jasmina, Paul, Gerald, or Willy explains French regions, labels, Champagne-making, and smart food pairings.

“Fantastic event. Gerald was a great sommelier, the wine tested was great, the people, the atmosphere... so pleasant. Would recommend!”

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Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with Local Cheesemonger - Meeting Max, the host who keeps the pace lively
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Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with Local Cheesemonger

5.Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with Local Cheesemonger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Meet Max at 98 Rue Marcadet for a two-hour tasting in Montmartre. He leads you through eight French cheeses and five French wines, including a sparkling wine, explaining regional traditions, cheesemaking, and smart pairings in clear English. The setting is intimate, relaxed, and wheelchair accessible.

“We had an amazing wine and cheese tasting with Max. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about cheeses and wine. He has a great sense of humour and we throughly enjoyed our tasting. We would highly recommend this tasting. Merci beaucoup.”

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French Wine, Champagne And Cheese Tasting Paris SECRET WINE DOOR - Six wines, six cheeses, and a useful lesson
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French Wine, Champagne And Cheese Tasting Paris SECRET WINE DOOR

6.French Wine, Champagne And Cheese Tasting Paris SECRET WINE DOOR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $99

Meet Erwan at Secret Wine Door in Paris’s 15th arrondissement for a two-hour lesson in French wine. You’ll taste Champagne, white and red wines with six cheeses and bread, learn practical tasting tips, and shop for bottles afterward if you wish.

“We had the most incredible experience at The Secret Wine Door with Erwan Leo. He is by far the most knowledgeable wine expert we have ever met. His passion for French wines is unmatched, and he shared his expertise with such warmth and enthusiasm that it made the entire afternoon truly delightful. This was so much more than a tasting- it was an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!”

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Paris Wine Tasting plus Cheese Lunch with an Expert Sommelier - Five wines from across France
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Paris Wine Tasting plus Cheese Lunch with an Expert Sommelier

7.Paris Wine Tasting plus Cheese Lunch with an Expert Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 424 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet at Ô Chateau in central Paris for a two-hour tasting of five French wines, including Champagne, paired with regional cheeses and bread. Your sommelier explains French regions, labels, tasting methods, and cheese pairings in a relaxed private room. An optional charcuterie plate may be available.

“Such a fun way to learn about Paris wines and cheeses. You should do this at the beginning of your trip instead of the end, so you can order better wines at dinner. Also, they have a Seine River champagne cruise that is so fun. Recommend doing both!”

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Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar - Seven cheeses, served fresh from the block
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Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar

8.Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Meet a cheese and wine master at 39 Rue Saint-Louis en l’Île, learn how French cheese is made, then taste seven cheeses with three paired wines in a cool cellar. Guides including Pierre, Gabriel, Agathe, Paul, and Dion lead this small-group experience.

“This was a fun and informative class! The host was funny and really knows the business of fromage. We had a fantastic time AND got to taste some wonderful cheeses and wines.”

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Paris: Walking Food Tour with Cheese, Wine and Delicacies - Cheese, baguette, and the French way of tasting
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Paris: Walking Food Tour with Cheese, Wine and Delicacies

9.Walking Food Tour with Cheese, Wine and Delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 323 reviews · from $148

Spend 198 minutes walking through Le Marais with an English-speaking guide, stopping 8 to 10 times for cheese, wine, charcuterie, pastries, chocolate, and seasonal specialties. Guides such as Dorine, Sasha, Arthur, and Margot add local history, food traditions, and neighborhood tips to this small-group tour.

“Garance was amazing, THE BEST! She kept the whole tour interesting and was so easy to get along with. Our group was very small which made the tour much more personable. We tried so many different types of foods including snacks, desserts, and wine. We learned about the history of the places we traveled to and had a great time. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!”

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Paris: Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Chef Sommelier - Six cheeses, three wines, and a table full of extras
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Paris: Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Chef Sommelier

10.Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Chef Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 277 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Meet Chef Sommelier Alex near Censier-Daubenton for a guided walk through Mouffetard Market, local tastings, and stories of the Latin Quarter. Then enjoy six French cheeses, three wines, bread, fruit, and interactive tasting games in a nearby private restaurant.

“Our guide Alexander was amazing. He was a native Parisian, and one with whom you can tell from just a few minutes meeting has such pride and joy for his passions-- food and wine, and for sharing them with folks from all cultures, bringing us together. He really made the tour stand out and brought the history to life. He gave us interesting history. Posed historical questions at us to make us inquire more- What do you think the significance of x is on this street, in this fresco, the sign in this market stall? Before giving the answer. Got to know us. Gave us samples of food from many…”

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Paris: Living Cheese Museum Guided Tour with Cheese Tasting - Four Samples That Give the Tour Its Flavor
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Paris: Living Cheese Museum Guided Tour with Cheese Tasting

11.Living Cheese Museum Guided Tour with Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 182 reviews · 1 hour · from $23Best value

At Paris’s Living Cheese Museum, a French or English-speaking guide introduces you to the country’s cheese traditions, shows cheesemaking in a small dairy, and serves four samples. Plan one hour at 39 Rue Saint-Louis en l’Île, with time before or after to browse the shop.

“I thought there was going to be a good chance this would be tacky or a tourist trap but for 20 euro was willing to take the risk. It ended up being so much more well done than I could have expected and our guide Thomas was so passionate and knowledgable. He made the whole experience a blast. If you are in the area and want a fun way to spend an hour, definitely give this tour a go!”

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Paris: French Wine and Cheese Guided Tasting - A short course in French wine regions
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Paris: French Wine and Cheese Guided Tasting

12.French Wine and Cheese Guided Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · from $82

Meet Simon at L’Oeno’Vice for a small-group tasting of two white wines, two reds, and Champagne, each paired with cheese. He explains French regions, wine history, tasting technique, and food pairings, using perfume samples to sharpen your sense of smell.

“We loved everything. The explanations, the wines and the cheeses were amazing! We highly recommend it :)”

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Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex - Six French cheeses, arranged from mild to bold
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Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex

13.Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 169 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Meet Chef Alex and local gourmet Catherine near Censier-Daubenton for a short walk through Rue Mouffetard market. You’ll visit local food shops, then settle into a private restaurant for six French cheeses, wine pairings, blind tasting games, and practical French hosting tips.

“We had a wonderful time with Alex and a small group of travelers. We spent time walking parts of the Latin Quarter, learning about the history, the people, customs, and the culture. And, of course - the food, the cheese, and the wine! We then went back to his restaurant and learned more about drinking and eating wine and cheese. It was really fun getting to know one another as Alex explained the cheeses and wines of the region. We had plenty to eat and drink, and had a lovely evening by everyone. Kathy & Bob, California”

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Paris Cheesemaking Workshop including Wine and Cheese Tasting with an Expert - Inside the small workshop kitchen
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Paris Cheesemaking Workshop including Wine and Cheese Tasting with an Expert

14.Paris Cheesemaking Workshop including Wine and Cheese Tasting with an Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84

Meet your cheese expert at the Living Cheese Museum on Île Saint-Louis for a hands-on lesson in cheese and butter making. In a group of up to 10, you’ll learn the science, make your own dairy treats, and finish with a tasting of cheese, wine, baguette, and your creations.

“We had an awesome time! We will make cheese at home sometime soon. Thank you for the great experience.”

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Paris: Cheese and Wine Class in a 17th Century Cellar - Seven cheeses, chosen for contrast
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Paris: Cheese and Wine Class in a 17th Century Cellar

15.Cheese and Wine Class in a 17th Century Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 91 reviews · 1h 30m · from $82

Meet a cheese guide at the Musée Vivant du Fromage on Île Saint Louis for a 90-minute tasting in a historic cellar. You’ll sample seven cheeses, three French wines, and baguette while learning about production, aging, and pairing. Guides have included Pierre, Agathe, Gala, Guillaume, and Marie.

“Interesting and enjoyable way to discover more about French cheese and wine. Guide was great and loved answering questions. Location is great and choice of cheese and wines inspired. We bought some wine at the end with a 10 % discount. Small group of 12”

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