Montmartre Private French Wine Tasting with Sommelier

A sommelier teaches you to taste wine the way professionals do, not just drink it.

A private wine tasting in Montmartre led by an internationally certified sommelier, where you taste five carefully selected French wines, including a dessert wine, paired with cheese, charcuterie and your choice of crème brûlée or tarte Tatin. The sommelier walks you through tasting techniques, regional differences, and how to choose wines for any occasion, giving your group undivided attention for 90 minutes in the artist quarter near Sacré-Cœur Basilica.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private wine tasting in Montmartre

• Arrive at Montmartre neighborhood
• Enjoy wine tasting with certified sommelier
• Taste five selected French wines
• Sample cheese and charcuterie board
• Choose and enjoy classic French dessert
• Learn about wine tasting techniques
• Explore Place du Tertre artist square
• Visit Sacré-Cœur Basilica before or after

The experience

You'll taste five wines from across France, each one chosen to show you a different style and region. The sommelier explains what you're tasting as you go: how to spot acidity, tannins and fruit notes, what makes a Burgundy different from a Bordeaux, and why a wine that costs twice as much might not taste twice as good. This is not a lecture. It's a conversation built around your palate and your questions, with the sommelier's full attention on your group.

The tasting happens in Montmartre, the bohemian neighbourhood where the artist square Place du Tertre sits in view of Sacré-Cœur Basilica. You'll sip your wines there, paired with a cheese and charcuterie board that lets you taste how different foods change what you're drinking. After the wines, you choose between crème brûlée or tarte Tatin: both classics that finish the experience without overshadowing what you've learned. The whole thing runs 90 minutes, long enough to move through the wines without rushing, short enough to fit into an afternoon in Paris.

Because this is a private tasting, the sommelier tailors the experience to your group. If you're buying wine for a dinner party, they'll help you understand what to look for. If you're curious about French wine but don't know where to start, they'll build the tasting around what you already like. If you're celebrating something, they'll choose wines that make the moment feel special. You leave knowing how to taste wine, what to buy, and why.

What’s included

• Private tasting for your group only.
• five expertly selected French wines including a dessert wine.
• cheese and charcuterie board.
• traditional French dessert of your choice (crème brûlée or tarte Tatin).
• personalised explanations on tasting techniques and regional differences.
• guidance from an internationally certified sommelier speaking English.

Before you book

Lasts 1h 30m, runs Monday to Saturday at 15:00 and 17:00, from € 100 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 15:00 and 17:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Astra Via Tours

Is this one for you?This experience is built for groups who want to understand French wine, not just taste it. The sommelier's full attention means you get answers to your own questions and help choosing bottles you'll actually buy, making it worth the time for anyone planning to drink wine at home or on special occasions.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years); Infant (under 3).

What exactly do I learn during the tasting?

The sommelier teaches you tasting techniques (how to look at colour, smell the wine, taste it properly), and explains the regional differences across French wine regions so you can understand why a wine from Alsace tastes different from one in Provence. You'll also learn how to choose bottles for specific meals, celebrations or your own everyday drinking.

Can I visit Sacré-Cœur Basilica on the same day?

Yes. Sacré-Cœur Basilica is nearby in Montmartre, and you're free to visit it before or after the tasting, so you can combine both into one afternoon in the neighbourhood.

What wines will I be tasting?

The sommelier selects five wines from across France, including a dessert wine, chosen to show you a balanced range of styles and regions. The exact bottles vary depending on the season and what's available, so each tasting is different.

Is this experience suitable if I don't know much about wine?

Yes. The tasting is designed as a relaxed introduction to French wine, and the sommelier explains everything as you go. You don't need any prior knowledge. Just a willingness to taste and ask questions.

What's included with the tasting?

The five wines, a cheese and charcuterie board, and your choice of crème brûlée or tarte Tatin for dessert are all included. The sommelier's guidance and personalised explanations are part of the experience.