The comparison at a glance
| Offer | What is served | "From" price | Rating | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wine tasting in Montmartre, with a cheesemonger | Wines and cheeses, about 2 h | About $77 | 5.0 out of 5 (804 reviews) | A first time, Montmartre | See |
| Secret Wine Door, wine and cheese | 1 champagne, 5 French wines, 6 cheeses | Check the listing | Check the listing | Groups of up to 16 | See |
| Wine and cheese tasting with a chef sommelier | see the listing | see the listing | see the listing | A short format, an aperitif | See |
| Guided tasting, cheese or chocolate | 2 reds, 2 whites, 1 champagne, cheese or chocolate pairing | Check the listing | Check the listing | Choosing cheese or chocolate | See |
Tasting in Montmartre with a cheesemonger
Our top pick: about two hours with a cheesemonger, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 804 reviews, from about $77. It takes place in Montmartre: plan to visit the hill before or after. See the offer.
Secret Wine Door
The fullest formula: one champagne, five French wines and six cheeses, in the 15th arrondissement, for a group of up to 16 people. Our checks gave no reliable price or rating: see the listing. See the offer.
Wine and cheese tasting with a chef sommelier
Price, duration, rating and what is included: see the listing. See the offer.
Guided tasting with cheese or chocolate
Five wines (two reds, two whites, one champagne) presented by a Parisian wine bar owner, with a cheese or chocolate pairing depending on the option chosen. Price and rating: check the listing. See the offer.
Pitfalls
- Cheese is not a meal. Plan dinner after the session.
- Cheese or chocolate. The pairing depends on the option ticked: reread it.
- Prices vary. Checks differ by source and date.
- Language and age. Sessions are often in English and for adults only.
- Allergies. Mention them before booking (lactose, gluten, sulphites).
Which offer to choose?
- A first time: the Montmartre tasting with a cheesemonger.
- More wines, a bigger group: Secret Wine Door.
- Cheese or chocolate: the guided tasting with options.
- Walking and tasting: the food tours comparison.
- Tasting without booking: dishes to try in Paris and the Musée du Vin.
To compare every cheese and charcuterie tasting in the city: Montmartre: Local Cheesemonger's 8-Cheese & 5-Wine Tasting.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a tasting last? About two hours for the Montmartre offer; other lengths are on the listings.
Can a child come? Sessions are mostly for adults: read the listing.
Is it possible as a vegetarian? For the cheese, probably, but say so before booking.
