8 Best Wine and Cheese Tasting Tours in Paris

In a country with thousands of cheeses and wines, a wine and cheese tasting in Paris is a delicious way to start unraveling the history.

Even though French cheese and wine are part of my culinary heritage, I’m constantly discovering new cheeses and wines on our frequent visits to the country.

Each artisanal wine and cheese tells a specific story. 

To help guide your wine and cheese tastings in Paris, we’ve curated this list based on taking tours and visiting the various regions.

Here are some of our favorite experiences and the 8 best wine and cheese tasting tours in Paris to expand your palate.

Bon appétit!

Best Wine and Cheese Tasting Experiences To Choose From

Wine and Cheese Tasting in Paris	Price ($ USD)	Group Size	Start Time	Duration	Location	Highlights
Wine Tasting plus Cheese Lunch	$93.68	Max 25	12:15 pm	2h	Montorgueil	France tour through cheeses and wines
Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar	$77.15	Max 12	11:00 am or 4:30 pm	1.5h	Canal St Martin	French and Swiss cheese tastings
French Wine and Cheese Tasting	$74.94	Max 12	12:00 pm or 3:30 pm	2h	Near Eiffel Tower	Gourmet wines and cheeses
Grand Cru Wine Tastings with Professional Sommelier	$186.25	Max 10	5:30 pm	2h	Montorgueil	Premium wine tastings
Paris at Sunset – Aperitif Cheese and Wine Tasting	$112.86	Max 10	4:00 pm	3h	Latin Quarter	French aperitifs and snacks
Paris Food Tour with Secret Food Tours	$129 or $139	Max 12	Every half hour from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm	3.5h	Notre Dame or Montmartre	Paris gastronomy
Ultimate Wine and Cheese Tasting	$120.13	Max 12	12:15 am	2h	Louvre	Tasting in a Royal cellar
Cozy Wine and Cheese Tasting Montmartre	$71.64	Max 8	2:30 pm	1h	Montmartre	Intimate tasting by cheesemonger

Top Selection of Wine and Cheese Tasting Tours in Paris

1. Paris Wine Tasting plus Cheese Lunch with Expert Sommelier Guide

Enter the world of cheese and wine at an underground converted wine cellar in the center of Paris.

We took this wine and cheese tasting in Paris to learn more about French cheeses and wines from a wine expert.

This 2-hour wine and cheese tasting offers an array of cheeses paired with five French wines and one exquisite glass of champagne.

The wines come from some of the most famous wine regions in France. And, in our tasting, we savored wines from the Loire Valley, Alsace, Beaujolais, and Champagne.  

The amount of French cheese offered is copious and the wines are served quite generously.

You can also purchase a charcuterie platter, which we did, and highly recommend.

This cheese and wine tasting is very informative, fun, and a delicious lunchtime activity.

What You’ll Love About This Wine and Cheese Tasting 

• The relaxed vibe when diving into French cheeses and exceptional wines. 
• Learning about the different French culinary regions with an expert sommelier.
• Fun lunch activity with copious amounts of French cheese and wine.

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

Enjoy a sensory experience at a professional cheese shop run by passionate cheese and wine lovers.

This 1.5-hour art of pairing cheese and wine tasting takes place in a 17th-century underground cheese cellar.

The amazing cellar features impressive blocks and wheels of cheese, some of them as heavy as 77 pounds (35 kg).

The cheese tastings include Swiss and French samples such as Gruyère, Beaufort (raw cow’s milk cheese), Camembert, Bôfavre (hard Swiss cheese), or Etivaz (hard cheese from the Alps).

A selection of three perfectly paired French wines, along with baguettes, seasonal fruits, and nuts, round out the experience.

If you love cheese or simply want to learn more about French cheeses, this informative cheese tasting with wine is not to be missed.

What You’ll Love About the Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting 

• Learning from cheese experts how the best traditional French cheese is made.
• Touring an impressive cheese cellar and learning how they are aged.
• Savoring several French and Swiss cheeses accompanied by different wines that bring out each cheese’s distinct flavor.

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3. French Wine and Cheese Tasting in Paris

Head to a secret wine door in the heart of Paris’s 15th arrondissement and spend the afternoon indulging in French wine and cheese. 

This fun 2-hour wine and cheese tasting in Paris is a delicious way to learn about iconic French cheese and wines.

Your friendly expert guide will introduce you to a hand-picked selection of five French cheeses from different regions. 

The cheeses are paired with five glasses of wine from top producers all over France. This all comes together with freshly baked bread on the side.

One of the best things about the experience is the intimate experience and snob-free environment. 

You’ll be able to ask all the questions you’ve ever had while learning about how French cheese is made and the different wine-growing regions.

This is a fun, educational, and relaxed Paris wine and cheese tasting.

What You’ll Love About This Wine and Cheese Tasting in Paris 

• Learning about and tasting different French cheeses and wines from independent producers.
• Fun, educational activity with ability to buy wines and have them shipped to your home.
• Leaving feeling like a true expert after your wine and cheese tasting.

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4. Paris Grand Cru Wine Tastings with Professional Sommelier Guide

If you love French wines, this masterclass of French wine tastings with a professional sommelier is for you.

Spend 2 hours on this Grand Cru wine tasting of exquisite French wines from different regions around the country.

Your expert sommelier will guide you through six high-quality pours of Grand Cru, Premier Cru, and several vintage wines. 

All the wines are classified as coming from extraordinarily high-quality French vineyards.

As you savor these elegant French wines, you’ll learn the tasting notes and wine pairing tips to make the most of the wine’s flavor.

Each wine will be paired with a French cheese plate along with a selection of charcuterie or cold cuts.

This intimate cheese and wine tasting is perfect for those seeking to elevate their knowledge of French top-tier wines.

What You’ll Love About Grand Cru Wine Tasting 

• Savoring six exceptional French Grand Cru wines with an expert sommelier guide.
• A perfectly paired cheese and charcuterie platter to complement the wines.
• Ability to customize your experience to include more or less red or white wine, depending on your preferences.

AUTHENTIC FOOD QUEST TIP: If you enjoy fine French wines, you may also be interested in a French wine and champagne tasting in Paris. Offered by the same company, the wine-pairing experience includes a Champagne tasting as well as a history of the famous bubbly drink.

5. Paris at Sunset – Aperitif Cheese and Wine Tasting

Enjoy a wine and cheese-tasting aperitif in the charming and vibrant Latin Quarter in Paris.

This 3-hour Paris sunset aperitif cheese and wine tasting takes you through the legendary streets of this ancient district with delicious tastings and bites of history.

Offered by Devour Tours, with whom we’ve taken other Paris tours with, you’ll be guaranteed a tasty and insightful experience.

At a family-run cheese shop, you’ll taste a curated cheese selection and learn from the knowledgeable owners the stories behind each cheese.

The tour also includes a light dinner, where you’ll stop at a classic French bistro near the famous La Sorbonne University.

Along the way on this small group walking tour, you’ll explore some of the most important historic monuments in the neighborhood.

French wines, including natural wines, is another delicious stop where you learn about wine-making techniques passed down through generations.

Your tour ends at a local bar, dating from 1520, where you will sample a historic French liquor. 

Experiencing Paris at sunset tour along with wine, cheese, and delicious food tastings makes this one of the best wine and cheese tastings to take.

What You’ll Love About Paris at Sunset Wine and Cheese Tasting 

• Exploring the Latin Quarter with a knowledgeable and passionate guide.
• Learning about French cheeses and natural wines from small producers.
• A comprehensive tour that includes delicious food, wine, and history

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6. Paris Walking Food Tour with Secret Food Tours

Delight in a guided tour of either the Montmartre or Notre Dame districts and enjoy gourmet food tastings at six stops around Paris.

This 3.5-hour Paris walking food tour with Secret Food Tours offers a unique tasting experience that complements the neighborhood you choose to tour.

On the Montmartre food tour, you’ll savor some of the city’s best chocolates and macarons. You’ll also enjoy a freshly made crêpe and learn about the difference between crêpes and galettes. 

As you explore the neighborhood, you’ll enjoy delicious French breads, exquisite French cheeses, and cured meats from a local butcher. 

If you choose the Notre Dame food tour, get ready to indulge in a variety of classic French delicacies.

While getting immersed in the heart of Paris, you’ll sample a range of pastries or viennoiseries, oysters, regional tarts, and French desserts. 

Regardless of which district you choose to tour, you’ll enjoy delicious French wines and a secret dish.

Discover French gastronomy, including cheese and wine, in two iconic Parisian neighborhoods.

What You’ll Love About Paris Walking Tour with Secret Food Tours 

• Learning about the culinary history of Paris on an immersive walking tour.
• Savoring some of the best foods Paris has to offer in Montmartre or Notre Dame.
• The surprise as each tour ends with a secret stop – be sure to save room!

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7. The Ultimate Wine and Cheese Tasting

For a unique Paris experience, this tasting takes place in a wine cellar once used by the King of France. 

This 2-hour ultimate wine and cheese tasting, includes 10 different cheese tastings and 10 different wine tastings.

This tour takes place right by the Louvre and includes admission to Les Caves du Louvre. You’ll enjoy the 18th-century ambiance away from the crowds above ground.

The 10 wines you’ll taste include 4 white wines and 6 red wines from prestigious wine regions like Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Rhone Valley.

Guided by a wine expert, you’ll learn about the history and terroir of each wine. 

Along with the wines, you’ll savor a variety of French cheeses from across the country. You’ll sample Brie, Blue cheese, and a variety of fresh goat cheese from the Loire Valley. 

The best part about this 10 wine and cheese tasting experience is learning how to perfectly match wine with cheese.

This enjoyable activity is perfect for travelers looking for a fantastic ambiance and unique wine and cheese pairing experience. 

What You’ll Love About The Ultimate Wine and Cheese Tasting 

• A wine and cheese tasting experience in the former cellars of the King of France.
• Sampling a wide range of French cheeses and wines, 10 each.
• Entry includes free admission to Les Caves du Louvre.

8. Cozy Wine and Cheese Tasting in Montmartre

Get to know a local micro-district in Montmartre while learning all about French cheeses.

This 1-hour wine and cheese tasting in Montmartre takes place in a small cheese shop in the center of the district.

During your intimate tasting experience, owners and cheesemongers Maxime and Nicolas will take you on a cheese journey across France.

You will sample a wide selection of French cheeses, including cow, goat, and sheep cheese from different parts of the country.

You’ll learn about the different cheese families and their production methods, as well as the history and geography of cheese in France.

The cheeses will be accompanied by a wine tasting to teach you how to pair these two iconic French products. 

This small tour with local cheese experts is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon in Paris.

What You’ll Love About This Cozy Montmartre Wine and Cheese Tasting 

• An intimate cheese and wine tasting in a cozy Parisian cheese shop.
• Sampling all types of French cheeses from cow to goat to sheep, along with perfectly paired wines
• Learning about the history and geography of French cheese and discovering new cheeses and local artisans.

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What to Consider When Choosing Wine and Cheese Tasting Experience in Paris

While some of these wine and cheese tours in Paris offer similar experiences, things like tour length, location, cost, and tastings vary. 

As you plan for your wine and cheese tastings in Paris easier, here are a few considerations.

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What Kind of Paris Wine and Cheese Tasting Experience Do You Want?

Being French and familiar with these tours and cheese and wine regions, we can confidently say you’ll have amazing authentic experiences.

Beyond that, is there any particular experience you want to have?

Are there any particular neighborhoods you want to explore on your cheese and wine tasting? Some tours are near the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, Latin Quarter, and more.

Do you want a focused cheese and wine tasting? Or would you prefer to vary the tastes and add food, chocolate, or pastries to the menu?

What time of day suits you best? Do you want to go on a morning, afternoon, or sunset experience?

With these considerations in mind, simply select the best wine and cheese tasting that suits you best.

What Is Your Budget for Your Wine and Cheese Tour Paris?

Budget is another aspect to think about before booking your tasting.

The wine and cheese tastings in Paris range in price from $71.64 to $186.25 per person.

However, depending on the size of your group and dates, you may be able to negotiate discounted rates.

On a positive note, all these Paris cheese and wine tastings offer a free cancellation policy up to 24 to 72 hours before the experience.

Have you taken a cheese and wine-tasting tour before? Which one of these Paris wine and cheese tastings tempts you the most? Please let us know in the comments below.

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