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15 Wine and Cheese Tastings in France Worth Flying For

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Good wine and cheese tastings in France fill up weeks ahead and the small-group ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Paris: Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Blanche and finding the old Montmartre
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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 walking Montmartre with an English-speaking local guide such as Oscar, Julie, Arthur, or Marie. Visit eight food stops for pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and wine, while learning about artists, cafés, vineyards, and the neighborhood’s past. The route ends near Sacré-Coeur with broad Paris views.

“Nothing to improve, Emeline was a fantastic guide. Her excellent knowledge of Montmatre as well as being able to give an insight into the food and drinks we sampled was exceptional. As was the quality of the products provided. Not only did she conduct the tour in a very professional manner but also had an extremely personable nature that made the tour even more enjoyable. A wonderful tour for first time or return visitors to Paris. Kim and Mandy, Rodney and Wendy”

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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries - Food shopping in the 18th arrondissement
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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

Explore Montmartre with a private English-speaking guide, tasting French cheeses, breads, pastries, crêpes, macarons, chocolates, cured meats, wine, and a secret dish. You will visit the Sacré-Cœur area and the fabric district, then finish near the Moulin Rouge with a picnic built around your tastes.

“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 on Rue François Miron
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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

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Paris through Le Marais, from coffee and croissants to cheese, wine, croque monsieur, falafel, macarons, chocolates, and a secret dish. An English-speaking guide such as Gabriel, Olivia, Etienne, or Pinky leads a group of up to 12 through medieval lanes, the Jewish quarter, and local food stops. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“The food and drinks were exceptional with a delightful guide - Olivia who made the whole experience wonderful. Will return to every place we visited on the tour.”

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Paris: Wine and Cheese Lunch - Five wines, four regions, one French lesson
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Paris: Wine and Cheese Lunch

4.Wine and Cheese Lunch

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

At Ô Chateau near the Louvre, an English-speaking sommelier guides you through five French wines, including Champagne, with five artisanal cheeses and bread. Expect generous pours, clear lessons on regions, labels, and pairings, plus a relaxed lunch in a wine-cellar setting. Charcuterie is available for an extra €15.

“I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Paris! Our sommelier was incredible — shared lots of knowledge but also very personably and funny. The wine was great and cheese pairings were perfect. It really felt like a special lunch”

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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 the green-fronted shop at 98 Rue Marcadet for a two-hour tasting of eight French cheeses and five French wines, including sparkling wine. In a small group, he explains cheesemaking, regional traditions, and smart pairings in clear English. Expect generous pours, plenty of food, and a warm, informal setting.

“Max is the best. Insightful, humorous, and delightful experience. Merci Beaucoup Max.”

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French Wine, Champagne And Cheese Tasting Paris SECRET WINE DOOR - A small group capped at 12
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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, Erwan leads a two-hour tasting of six French wines, including Champagne, paired with six cheeses and fresh bread. The small group, capped at 12 people, gives you time to learn tasting skills, ask questions, and buy a bottle to take home.

“The Secret Wine Door was a great way to start our week's visit to Paris. We know very little about French wines and owner Erwan was an excellent guide. His enthusiasm and knowledge were so infectious!”

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Paris Wine Tasting plus Cheese Lunch with an Expert Sommelier - Why the cheese pairings matter
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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 at 12:15 pm for a two-hour tasting in a converted wine cellar. Your sommelier guides you through five French wines, including Champagne, with matching cheeses, label-reading tips, and practical advice for ordering wine in Paris.

“Great excursion for the price. The Sommelier, Willy, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Tried 5 different wines with a generous pour for a tasting event. We arrived at 12:00 for our 12:15 appointment. The sign on the door had 2:00 as the opening hour but that’s for the wine bar upstairs. We went in and were escorted to the basement tasting room where the long table was set with bread and cheese course for the tasting. The whole event lasted right about 2 hours. Nicely paced. 5 different styles of wine from 5 different regions along with a cheese pairing that complemented the wine. Overall, a terrific experience with a…”

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Paris St Germain Food Tour with Cheeses, Foie Gras, Wines & More - The savory route: cheese, meat, wine, and a secret dish
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Paris St Germain Food Tour with Cheeses, Foie Gras, Wines & More

8.Paris St Germain Food Tour with Cheeses, Foie Gras, Wines & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $170

Walk through Saint-Germain-des-Prés with an English-speaking guide, stopping for French cheeses, cured meats, foie gras, bread, pastries, wines, macarons, and a secret dish. Choose the savory Saint-Germain route or the chocolate and pastry option. Groups are capped at 12, with guides such as Duniya, Stéphane, Nana, and Étienne leading past local shops and restaurants.

“This was an excellent food tour. Learned ever so much about the French culture, culinary origins and so much more. Food were plentiful and of exceptional quality”

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Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar - Putting on a protective suit and entering the cellar
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Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar

9.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 Musée Vivant du Fromage on Île Saint-Louis, put on a protective suit, and descend into a cool aging cellar. Taste seven cheeses, three French wines, and fresh baguette while learning about French cheesemaking, regional styles, and pairing basics. Small groups keep the session personal.

“This was the MOST AMAZING experience! Agatha’s passion for cheese melts your heart. I learned so much about cheese, wine and Paris! I recommend this trip for anyone! Agatha is a true etoile!”

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Le Marais Walking Food Tour with Cheese, Wine & Pastries - What you are likely to taste over three hours
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Le Marais Walking Food Tour with Cheese, Wine & Pastries

10.Le Marais Walking Food Tour with Cheese, Wine & Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 339 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Walk through Le Marais with an English-speaking local guide such as Lolla, Dorine, Pierre, or Sasha. Over three hours, you will visit 8 to 10 food stops, including a traditional market, artisan shops, a restaurant, and small local food businesses. Expect cheese, wine, charcuterie, pastries, chocolate, seasonal specialties, and plenty of neighborhood stories.

“Food was great! Diversity excellent. Barthlomeo was OUTSTANDING!!! He really went off “script “ and personalized the tour. The historical references were very interesting! Highly recommend!!”

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Paris: Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Chef Sommelier - Walking through Mouffetard Market
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Paris: Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Chef Sommelier

11.Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Chef Sommelier

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

Meet Chef Sommelier Alex near Rue Monge for a short walk through the Latin Quarter and Mouffetard Market. Sample local foods, then sit down for six French cheeses, three wines, baguette, fruit, and other accompaniments. Blind tastings, games, and French table tips make this a social two-hour introduction to Parisian food culture.

“Chef Alex was awesome !!! We loved every minute of this experience. He has such a passion for good, fresh produce, great food & amazing wine. He taught us about French gastronomic history & how to ‘become French’ ! We ate, drank, talked & laughed our way through a wonderful afternoon. Merci Chef Alex !”

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Professional - Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour - Bridges, kings, and modern wine technology
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Professional – Bordeaux Wine and Cheese Tasting with a walking tour

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

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

Walk Bordeaux’s old Chartrons wine quarter with an English-speaking sommelier guide such as Adrian, Ani, Clemence, or Caz. See the river, historic churches, bridges, and wine landmarks before a blind tasting of one white, two reds, and one sweet Bordeaux wine with French cheese and baguette. Groups are capped at 15.

“A lovely, easy walk with History, culture and more from the gorgeous Pascale. Followed by an interesting and informative wine and cheese experience no-one should miss in Bordeaux. Highly recommended.”

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Paris: French Wine and Cheese Guided Tasting - Why French wine tastes different from one region to another
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Paris: French Wine and Cheese Guided Tasting

13.French Wine and Cheese Guided Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Meet Simon at L’OenoVice for a two-hour, small-group lesson in French wine and cheese. You’ll taste two whites, two reds, five cheeses, and Champagne, compare wine aromas with perfume samples, and learn practical pairing tips from a Parisian wine bar owner.

“Fantastic experience! As a non wine lover who was joining for my partner, I was hesitant about this experience. However, it was exceptional! the wine was fantastic and the cheese was delicious! learning about the importance of pairing wines was really interesting and has changed my view on wine completely! I would 1000% recommend.”

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Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese - Left bank and right bank made understandable
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Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese

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

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

Join Mathilde or Cécilia in Bordeaux for a small-group tasting of six wines, from dry whites and classic reds to a sweet pour. You’ll learn about appellations, terroir, grape varieties, blending, and French labels while sampling local cheese and charcuterie. The 75-minute session takes place in a courtyard, cellar, or tasting room.

“My fault but Was half hour late; experience was comfortable and relaxing; my hostess was most accommodating”

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Bordeaux: Wine Masterclass with Cheese and Charcuterie Board - Starting with the white wine and the tasting method
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Bordeaux: Wine Masterclass with Cheese and Charcuterie Board

15.Wine Masterclass with Cheese and Charcuterie Board

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

Spend 90 minutes at Olala Bordeaux with an English or French-speaking wine guide. Taste one white and five red wines, compare left-bank and right-bank styles, and practice tasting with cheese, charcuterie, bread, and an aroma kit. Guides such as Antoine, Hugo, Enzo, and Anna have led lively classes, though the lineup and wines can change.

“Absolutely fantastic guy running it. Very informative and knowledgeable and very friendly and helpful. I learnt a lot on the day.”

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