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French Cheese Pairing & Tasting Experience

Cheese selection on a tray at the Cheese Museum in Paris, France.
Person crafting burrata cheese at Cheese Museum, Paris, France.
Cutting cheese at the Cheese Museum in Paris, France.
Cheese selection at Cheese Museum Paris, featuring Brie Truffé and Bleu des Causses.

Duration

2 hr 15 min

Open today

10:00am - 07:30pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

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    • Take part in the heritage of French cheese and wine pairings in a 17th-century tasting cellar guided by passionate experts.

    • Enjoy a curated tasting of aged cheeses and regional wines, each chosen to highlight complementary flavours and textures.

    • Get to know the pairing philosophy behind French gastronomy, like why creamy cheeses shine with crisp whites, and how bold reds elevate aged varieties.

    • Visit the on-site aging cellar for a behind-the-scenes look at how fine cheeses are stored, matured, and preserved.

    • Guided tasting in a 17th-century tasting cellar

    • Selection of 9 aged cheeses

    • Selection of 5 wines

    • Bread

    • Visit to the aging cellar

    • Instructions in English (as per option selected)

    • Instructions in French (as per option selected)

    • Entry to the Living Cheese Museum

    • Cheese-making workshop

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Sample the best of French cheese and wine in a 2-hour 15-minute guided tasting inside a historic 17th-century Paris cellar.

    Getting started

    Arrive at the Living Cheese Museum of Paris, where your guide welcomes you near the entrance. After a brief introduction, follow your host into the atmospheric cheese cellar to begin your tasting journey.

    What to expect

    Musée Vivant du Fromage (Living Cheese Museum)

    This Parisian cheese cellar, dating back to the 17th century, offers an authentic setting to explore France’s celebrated cheese and wine culture. The venue’s historic stone walls create the perfect backdrop for a guided tasting experience.

    Features

    • Selection of 9 French cheeses: Taste a curated range of regional cheeses, each chosen to showcase the diversity and tradition of French cheesemaking.

    • Selection of 5 wines: Sample expertly paired wines that complement each cheese, highlighting classic French varietals.

    • Guided tasting: Learn about the origins, production, and pairing of each cheese and wine from your knowledgeable guide, all within the unique ambiance of a centuries-old cellar.

    • Small group format: Enjoy an interactive session with a maximum of 12 participants, giving you plenty of chances to ask questions and explore the richness of French culinary heritage.

  • Musée Vivant du fromage

    Monday10:00am - 07:30pm
    Tuesday10:00am - 07:30pm
    Wednesday10:00am - 07:30pm
    Thursday10:00am - 07:30pm
    Friday10:00am - 07:30pm
    Saturday10:00am - 07:30pm
    SundayClosed
  • What to bring

    • Carry a valid photo ID to confirm your age as participants must be at least 18.

    • The cellar can be chilly, so it’s a good idea to wear something warm.

    What’s not allowed

    • Pets aren’t allowed inside the venue.

    Accessibility

    • The cellar can only be reached by stairs.

    • This activity isn’t accessible by wheelchair.

    Additional information

    • The group is kept small, with a maximum of 12 people, to make the experience more interactive and personal.
    • Your ticket will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    • Display the ticket on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your instructor at Musée Vivant du fromage.

    • Address: 39 Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île, 75004 Paris, France.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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