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

4.9 · 416 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Paroles de Fromagers Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
11:00, 12:00, 16:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A pairing masterclass inside an actual cheese cellar, rated 4.86.

You leave knowing why that wine met that cheese, not just that they did.

In our comparison: #21 of 29 in Wine Tasting, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Start at 12pm englishThe page priceStart at 12pm english€70
11:00am Tour€70
Start 4.30pm englishstart 4.30pm english€70

Children from €56 (ages 3 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Tastings of 7 cheeses and 3 wines
  • Bread of course
  • Professional and friendly cheese and wine master
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviews

4.9
416 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 402 of 416

Star breakdown of all 416 ratings

5 stars
384 · 92%
4 stars
18 · 4%
3 stars
6 · 1%
2 stars
5 · 1%
1 star
3 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the hosts and cheeses, but some want less cheese history and more attention to wine pairing

Praised

  • Knowledgeable, engaging hosts who explain cheese clearly
  • Clear explanations of French cheese production, history and regional differences
  • Varied cheeses and wine pairings that show how flavours work together
  • An intimate cellar setting that adds to the tasting experience

Complaints

  • Some enjoy the museum introduction, while others find it too long and light on wine pairing
  • Some find wine pours generous, while others say there is too little wine for the tasting

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 January 2024 to 28 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
At the Living Cheese Museum - 39 rue Saint-Louis en l'île - 4e arrrondissement. Subway stations : Pont-Marie, Saint-Paul or Hôtel de Ville (near Notre-Dame) · Open in Google Maps
Departure
11:00, 12:00, 16:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Paroles de Fromagers; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Cheese and wine, the perfect marriage. Master the art of pairing these two delicacies during a tasting session in an underground cheese cellar in Paris. With your guide, a professional cheesemonger, delve below Paris' busy streets to discover an underground treasure trove of maturing cheeses. Sit down to enjoy a variety of seven French and Swiss cheeses, and learn how to match them with different wines while nibbling on French bread and fruit. Numbers are limited to 10 during this small-group tasting session, ensuring a more intimate experience.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • The minimum age to drink alcohol is 18

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • The cellar is only accessible by stairs

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Children from €56 ages 3 to 11

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Wine Tasting

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This tour · #21 of 29€701h 30m4.86 (416)shared
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Wine Tasting In Paris€752h5.0 (276)shared
Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese and Pastries€2503h4.95 (1141)private

Ranked #21 of 29 in Wine Tasting by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €36 to €843, median €109; typical length 2h. 5 of 29 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 29 Wine Tasting

From €70 per adult · Start at 12pm english