Where to Book Cheese Making Workshops in France: Our 9 Favourites

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

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

Meet your cheese expert at the Living Cheese Museum on Île Saint-Louis. You will make cheese and butter, learn the science behind both, then taste your work with French wine, baguette, and more cheeses. Guides may include Agathe, Thomas, Pierre, or Guillaume. Sessions run in English for up to 10 people.

“It was wonderful and delicious all at the same time. We learned so much about cheese and cream and butter. It is a must do in Paris!”

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2.Cheese and Burgundy Wine Tasting Workshop

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

In a central Dijon cellar, guide Emeline, also listed as Éméline or Emilie, leads a 45-minute tasting of small-producer Burgundy wines and local cheeses. You will compare pairings, learn about the region’s wine traditions, and ask questions in English or French. Groups are limited to eight people.

“This is the perfect introduction to wine and cheese in Bourgogne! The space was cute and cozy. Émeline had so much knowledge on the local wine, and her cheese pairing went perfectly. She even provided us some local recommendations for the rest of our time in Dijon. It was like having snacks and drinks with a friend.”

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3.Butter and Cheesemaking Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 103 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

At the Living Cheese Museum, an English-speaking cheese master guides you through tomme fraiche and traditional butter making. You will learn about French cheese, work with the provided equipment, then taste your creations with cheese, bread, and wine. The small group is limited to 10 people and the class lasts two hours.

“Probably the most unique cooking/baking activity on GetMyGuide. Our guide was very informative about the cheese making process, types of cheese, and history of cheese. At the end we got to try a variety of cheeses and our own. You can also take the rest of the butter you make with you.”

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4.Visit to the property and wine/cheese pairing workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $21Best value

At Château Cruzeau, owner and winemaker Jessica Luquot introduces you to a five-generation family estate near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Walk through the 12-hectare vineyard, see the vat room and barrel cellar, then taste three red wines with three French cheeses. The two-hour tour is offered in French or English and is wheelchair accessible.

“Our hostess was extremely knowledgeable and patient. She explained the workings of the winery and gave us a tour of the vineyard. The wines were very nice and paired well with the cheeses she chose for us. An excellent afternoon.”

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5.tasting workshop of 6 to 8 wines with charcuterie chocolate cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Meet winemaker Jean-Claude at Domaine Vents du Sud in Vingrau for a 90-minute tasting of 6 to 8 natural white, rosé, red, and sweet wines. He explains local grapes and pairings in English, with charcuterie, cheese, and chocolate. The private session includes free parking and returns to the meeting point.

“The knowledge imparted to us was invaluable, yet so much fun. Any questions we had were answered to perfection. I have learned so much during that day even though I studied wines for 3 years and really fell in love with wines and vineyards all over again. Finally and most importantly the quality and taste of the wines were second to none. !! Thank you for this incredible experience”

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6.Wine Masterclass & Cheese Tasting Workshop in Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

In Bordeaux’s old town, a local sommelier or vineyard professional guides you through four 8 cl wines from different appellations, paired with cheese, bread, and chocolate. You’ll study Bordeaux’s regions, grapes, tasting method, serving, and food pairing in a small group of no more than 10.

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7.Bordeaux Food Tour : Sweets, Cheese & Wine pairing workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Join Aurélien of Délicieux! Food and History Tours at 3:15 p.m. for a two-hour route from Place de la Bourse to Saint-Pierre. Along the way, you’ll see seven Bordeaux landmarks, taste three pastries, and finish with a wine and cheese pairing workshop. The group is capped at 10 people, and the tour is offered in English.

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8.Buffalo Milk Mozzarella Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $57

At La Latteria’s urban dairy, Léa and her team show you how to turn buffalo milk curd into mozzarella, a round ball, and a braid. You will prepare, cook, spin, and shape the cheese, then taste Italian cheeses, cured meats, and wine or a soft drink. You leave with 300 grams of your own mozzarella.

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9.Wine Masterclass & Cheese Tasting Workshop in Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Meet an English-speaking wine professional at Complanterra in Bordeaux’s old town for a 90-minute class on vineyards, grape varieties, tasting technique, serving, and food pairing. You’ll taste four Bordeaux wines with local cheese, bread, and chocolate in a small group of no more than 10 people.

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