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.
Set in a 17th-century Parisian cellar, this guided tasting lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes and showcases top French wines and cheeses.
Your experience
Getting started
The Living Cheese Museum of Paris is where your journey starts; your guide will be stationed close to the entrance. Following a brief welcome, you'll be escorted into the evocative cellar to begin your tasting session.
What to expect
Musée Vivant du Fromage (Living Cheese Museum)
Dating back to the 17th century, this Parisian cellar offers an authentic backdrop for exploring France's celebrated cheese and wine heritage. The ancient stone walls create an ideal ambiance for a guided tasting.
Features
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Selection of 9 French cheeses: Try a curated range of regional cheeses, each chosen to showcase the diversity and legacy of French cheesemaking.
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Selection of 5 wines: Savor thoughtfully paired wines that complement each cheese, highlighting classic French grape varieties.
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Guided tasting: Your expert guide will provide information on the origins, production, and ideal pairings for every cheese and wine, all within the distinctive setting of a centuries-old cellar.
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Small group format: Take part in an interactive experience with a maximum of 12 people, allowing plenty of chances to ask questions and dive into the wealth of French culinary tradition.