French Cheese Pairing & Tasting Experience
Highlights
- Join in the tradition of French cheese and wine pairing in a 17th-century tasting cellar led by enthusiastic experts.
- Savor a carefully selected tasting of matured cheeses and regional wines, each picked to emphasize harmonious flavours and textures.
- Discover the principles behind French gastronomic pairings, such as why creamy cheeses pair well with crisp whites, and how robust reds enhance aged varieties.
- Explore the on-site aging cellar for an inside view of how premium cheeses are kept, aged, and maintained.
In a 17th-century Parisian cellar, enjoy a guided tasting of top French cheeses and wines lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes. Starting out, make your way to the Living Cheese Museum of Paris, where a guide greets you by the entrance. After a short welcome, accompany your host inside
What you'll do
In a historic 17th-century Paris cellar, enjoy a 2-hour 15-minute guided tasting of the finest French cheeses and wines.
Beginning your visit
Make your way to the Living Cheese Museum of Paris, where your guide greets you near the entrance. Following a short welcome, accompany your host into the evocative cheese cellar to start your tasting experience.
What to expect
Musée Vivant du Fromage (Living Cheese Museum)
This Parisian cheese cellar, originating in the 17th century, provides a genuine setting to discover France’s famed cheese and wine culture. The venue’s ancient stone walls form an ideal backdrop for a guided tasting session.
What's included
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9 French cheeses selected: Sample a thoughtfully chosen array of regional cheeses, each picked to represent the variety and heritage of French cheesemaking.
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5 wines selected: Try skillfully matched wines that pair with each cheese, showcasing classic French grape varieties.
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Guided tasting: Discover the background, making, and pairing of every cheese and wine from your expert guide, all in the distinctive atmosphere of a centuries-old cellar.
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Small group setting: Participate in an interactive session capped at 12 people, offering ample opportunities to ask questions and delve into the wealth of French culinary tradition.