French Cheese Pairing & Tasting Experience
Highlights
- 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.
Discover the finest French cheeses and wines during a 2-hour and 15-minute guided tasting set in a historic 17th-century Parisian cellar.
Your experience
Getting started
Your adventure begins at the Living Cheese Museum of Paris, where your guide will be waiting near the entrance. After a short welcome, you'll be led into the atmospheric cellar to kick off your tasting experience.
What to expect
Musée Vivant du Fromage (Living Cheese Museum)
This Parisian cellar, which dates back to the 17th century, provides a genuine setting to delve into France's renowned cheese and wine traditions. The historic stone walls set the perfect scene for a guided tasting.
Features
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Selection of 9 French cheeses: Sample a handpicked assortment of regional cheeses, each selected to highlight the variety and heritage of French cheesemaking.
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Selection of 5 wines: Taste carefully matched wines that enhance each cheese, showcasing classic French grape varieties.
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Guided tasting: Your knowledgeable guide will share insights into the origins, production, and perfect pairings for each cheese and wine, all within the unique atmosphere of a centuries-old cellar.
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Small group format: Enjoy an interactive session with no more than 12 people, giving you ample opportunity to ask questions and immerse yourself in the richness of French culinary culture.