--- title: Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-art-of-pairing-cheese-and-wine-tasting-in-a-cheese-cellar/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 70 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 416 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Shared cheese cellar class rank_in_category: 21 of 29 (Wine Tasting) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-art-of-pairing-cheese-and-wine-tasting-in-a-cheese-cellar/ --- # Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: At the Living Cheese Museum - 39 rue… - Starts 11:00, 12:00, 16:30: 3 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €56: ages 3 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €70 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.86/5 from 416 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Paroles de Fromagers - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:00, 12:00, 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.86 from 416 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 402 of 416. - 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 (2024-01-20 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Start at 12pm english | €70 / person | English | Start at 12pm english | | 11:00am Tour | €70 / person | English | - | | Start 4.30pm english | €70 / person | English | start 4.30pm english | ## What's included - Tastings of 7 cheeses and 3 wines - Bread of course - Professional and friendly cheese and wine master ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 12:00, 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJmfsvsPxx5kcRWurLmbul6qY Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The cellar is only accessible by stairs - It can be cold in the cellar, so warm clothing is recommended - Hygienic protective suit is provided - The minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 ## Compared with other Wine Tasting | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 29** | €70 | 1h 30m | 4.86 (416) | shared | | [French Wine, Champagne And Cheese Tasting Paris SECRET WINE DOOR](/france/paris/tours/french-wine-champagne-and-cheese-tasting-paris-secret-wine-door/?format=md) | €89 | 2h | 4.99 (494) | shared | | [Wine Tasting In Paris](/france/paris/tours/wine-tasting-in-paris/?format=md) | €75 | 2h | 5.0 (276) | shared | | [Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese and Pastries](/france/paris/tours/private-montmartre-food-tour-with-wine-cheese-and-pastries/?format=md) | €250 | 3h | 4.95 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/wine-tasting-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-art-of-pairing-cheese-and-wine-tasting-in-a-cheese-cellar/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md