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15 Cheese Tastings in France, Compared

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

Paris: Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour - Eight stops that turn snacks into a French food lesson
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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

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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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries - Exploring the 18th arrondissement through food
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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, 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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Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More - Medieval houses and the streets of old Le Marais
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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 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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Paris: Wine and Cheese Lunch - Why the cheese pairings matter
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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 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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Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with Local Cheesemonger - How the two-hour tasting unfolds
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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 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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French Wine, Champagne And Cheese Tasting Paris SECRET WINE DOOR - Six glasses, six cheeses, and fresh bread
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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

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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Paris: Walking Food Tour with Cheese, Wine and Delicacies - The first tastings: French staples with plenty of variety
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Paris: Walking Food Tour with Cheese, Wine and Delicacies

7.Walking Food Tour with Cheese, Wine and Delicacies

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

Spend 198 minutes walking through Paris’s Marais, stopping for 8 to 10 tastings of cheese, wine, charcuterie, pastries, chocolates, and seasonal treats. Guides such as Dorine, Sasha, Louis, Margot, and Arthur add local history, food traditions, and personal recommendations. Expect a filling, social introduction to the neighborhood.

“Louis was AMAZING!! The whole experience was exceptional! Perfect mix of food, history, humor, knowledge and general fun. Delicious and educational! We discovered the most delightful and yummy neighborhood of Marche thanks to Louis. Thank you @Louis.”

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Paris: Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Chef Sommelier - From 98 Rue Monge into the Latin Quarter
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Paris: Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Chef Sommelier

8.Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Chef Sommelier

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

Meet Chef Sommelier Alex near the Latin Quarter, explore Mouffetard Market, sample local produce, then enjoy six French cheeses with three red and white wine pairings in his nearby restaurant. Expect games, tasting tips, French table customs, and a generous two-hour introduction to Parisian food culture.

“Chef Alex was very knowledgeable! Small tour of the neighborhood was very informative. The cheese and wine selections were great. Highly recommend this event.”

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Professional - Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour - The Garonne and Bordeaux’s working riverfront
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Professional – Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour

9.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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Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese - Meeting Mathilde or Cécilia at 25 Av. Thiers
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Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese

10.Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet Mathilde or Cécilia at 25 Av. Thiers for a friendly English-language tasting of six Bordeaux wines, including whites, reds, and a sweet wine. You’ll practice identifying aromas, compare left and right bank styles, learn to read French labels, and sample food pairings in a small group of up to six.

“The tour time wasn’t great for us or the other guests that happened to also be from our ship. The train trip was almost 2 hours & the last train back was shortly after the scheduled start time for this tour. I asked to have it moved up but was originally told no. The other couple showed up 40 minutes early like we did & I contacted our host right away. She did come early so we were able to get a very condensed presentation & learn about Bordeaux wines in about 40 minutes before we had to race off to our respective return trips to the ship. I suggest…”

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Bordeaux: Wine Masterclass with Cheese and Charcuterie Board - The opening white wine teaches the tasting method
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Bordeaux: Wine Masterclass with Cheese and Charcuterie Board

11.Wine Masterclass with Cheese and Charcuterie Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 184 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Meet an English- or French-speaking wine guide at Olala Bordeaux, near the Grand Théâtre, for a 90-minute tasting. You’ll learn tasting technique, Bordeaux grapes, left and right bank styles, winemaking, and food pairing while sampling one white and five red wines with cheese and charcuterie.

“It was very interesting if you don't know anything about wine, especially how to taste it, etc! I recommend.”

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Paris: Living Cheese Museum Guided Tour with Cheese Tasting - The exhibition: French cheese in context
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Paris: Living Cheese Museum Guided Tour with Cheese Tasting

12.Living Cheese Museum Guided Tour with Cheese Tasting

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

At the Living Cheese Museum on Île Saint-Louis, a French or English-speaking guide leads you through cheese history, interactive displays, and a live cheesemaking demonstration. You’ll taste four cheeses, then browse the shop. Guides such as Gabriel and Thomas have made the hour especially engaging.

“Throughly enjoyed our visit, our cheese maker was exceptional at what he does and incredibly engaging and knowledgeable about all things cheese !! Was fun but factual and lots of fun facts was learned on the day. Would highly recommend and great value for money”

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Paris: French Wine and Cheese Guided Tasting - Learning why French wine tastes different
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Paris: French Wine and Cheese Guided Tasting

13.French Wine and Cheese Guided Tasting

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

Meet Simon at L’Oeno’Vice for a two-hour French wine and cheese tasting. You’ll sample two whites, two reds, and champagne with five cheeses while learning about French regions, wine tasting, food pairings, and the perfume scents that help train your nose.

“The best thing we did in Paris! I highly recommend!!”

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Dijon: Cheese and Burgundy Wine Tasting Workshop - Finding the cellar in central Dijon
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Dijon: Cheese and Burgundy Wine Tasting Workshop

14.Cheese and Burgundy Wine Tasting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 122 reviews · 45 min · from $57

Meet Émeline or another local French-English guide in a central Dijon cellar set inside a coworking space. In 45 minutes, taste Burgundy wines from small producers with local cheeses, learn pairing basics, and get a useful introduction to the region’s wine traditions.

“I had a great time at this dégustation. The guide was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the wines and cheeses provided. She mentioned that she picks the wine differently for different groups and the cheeses in hand so each experience will truly be unique. It is located not very far from Dijon center so it’s the perfect place to start out before going to the Palais des Ducs or doing the Owl tour.”

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Paris: Cheese and Wine Class in a 17th Century Cellar - What happens during the 90-minute class
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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 an English-speaking cheese expert at the Living Cheese Museum on Île Saint-Louis. In a 90-minute class inside a 17th-century cellar, taste seven French cheeses, three paired wines, and fresh baguette while learning how milk, texture, region, and aging shape each bite.

“Wonderful and very informative and fun! Delicious wines and cheese - Pierre spent a lot of time with us and is very knowledgeable”

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