7 Cheese Tastings in France, Compared

1.Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours exploring Montmartre with an English-speaking local guide such as Oscar, Julie, Arthur, or Marie. Visit eight food stops for pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and French wine, while walking from Blanche and Moulin Rouge up to Place du Tertre and Sacré-Coeur.

“The tour with Arthur was wonderful. There were six people on the tour, and Arthur seamlessly walked a little slower to accommodate one of the guests. He was wonderfully engaging, and we were all able to walk up to Sacre Coeur by a roundabout and less strenuous way. The restaurants and tastings were fabulous, there was quite enough food that we skipped dinner last night. The three hours flew by, and we learned a lot as we walked and chatted. My husband and I returned to a couple of the spots on the tour before we left Montmartre. Thank you, Arthur!”

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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, tasting French cheeses, pastries, crêpes, macarons, chocolates, cured meats, bread, and a secret dish. Guides such as Mattheiu, Rita, and Baptiste bring local food and neighborhood stories to the walk.

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

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

Walk through Paris’s Le Marais for more than 10 tastings, from coffee and croissants to cheese, wine, falafel, croque monsieur, macarons, chocolate, and a secret dish. Guides such as Gabriel, Olivia, Etienne, Pinky, and Louis mix food with neighborhood history in a group capped at 12.

“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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4.Wine and Cheese Lunch

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

Spend two hours at Ô Chateau near the Louvre tasting five French wines, including Champagne, with five artisanal cheeses. English-speaking sommeliers such as Jasmina, Gerald, Willy, and Paul explain regions, labels, Champagne-making, and pairing in a friendly cellar setting. Generous servings make this both lunch and a lesson.

“Such a great time! learned so much about French wine and got to try some great options. Would highly recommend! Another local tour guide actually recommended this venue which I already had this activity booked, so you know they are doing something right.”

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5.Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with Local Cheesemonger

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

Meet Max at 98 Rue Marcadet for a relaxed two-hour tasting in Montmartre. He serves eight French cheeses with five paired wines, including a sparkling wine, and explains French cheesemaking, regional traditions, and smart pairing tips in English. Expect a small group, generous portions, and a warm, funny host.

“Max is the perfect host! Extremely knowledgeable with a great personality. Great interactions with everyone. I have learned so much about cheese and which wines go well with it. Definitely recommend Max and this activity as a must do in Paris!”

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

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

At Secret Wine Door in Paris’s 15th arrondissement, host Erwan leads a two-hour tasting of Champagne, white and red French wines, six cheeses, and fresh bread. You’ll learn practical tasting skills in English, with a maximum of 12 participants and time to buy a favorite bottle.

“We would not have known about this if our daughter hadn't booked it a couple of years ago. It is a small group wine and cheese tasting. Hosted by the owner of the wine shop himself. There were only 14 people on the afternoon that we went. You will taste and learn about the different wines/grapes from around the region in an intimate setting. It was really nice and relaxing after doing all the touristy things for two days. One of my favorite things we did in Paris.”

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7.Professional – Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Walk Bordeaux’s old wine-merchant quarter with a guide such as Adrian, Ani, Clemence, or Caz, then taste four organic Bordeaux wines with French cheese and baguette. Expect city history, label-reading tips, blind tasting, and views of the Garonne, Pont de Pierre, and Cité du Vin.

“CLEM was an excellent guide, she was knowledgeable about history, wine, cheese, vineyards etc. Uld recommend”

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