Paris Montmartre: Food & Wine Walking Tour with Tastings

Summary

Montmartre flavors, Parisian stories and wine in hidden corners

You’ll follow a local guide through Montmartre’s winding streets, stopping for curated tastings of cheese, charcuterie, pastries, chocolate, and French wine. Expect laughter over mispronounced words, stories about artists and vineyards you’d never find alone, and moments that linger long after you leave Paris.

What’s the experience like?

The tour almost started off on the wrong foot — I took the wrong metro exit and ended up staring at the Moulin Rouge’s neon windmill from the opposite side of the street. Our guide Camille spotted me looking lost (she waved with a croissant in hand, which felt very on-brand for Paris). She gathered our little group together and led us straight into Montmartre’s maze of cobblestone lanes. There was this faint smell of baking bread everywhere, even though it was already mid-morning. I kept thinking: is that just how this neighborhood always smells?

Camille didn’t rush us. She paused to point out the Clos des Vignes — apparently the only vineyard left in Paris, tucked behind an iron gate and tangled with green. We tried to pronounce some French names; Li laughed when I tried to say “charcuterie” (I definitely butchered it). The first tasting stop was a tiny shop where the owner sliced cheese so carefully you’d think he was cutting gold. The Saint-Nectaire was creamy and earthy — honestly, I still think about that bite. And then there was chocolate so rich it stuck to my teeth for a minute after.

We wandered past artists setting up at Place du Tertre, their hands stained with paint, not caring who watched. At one point Camille ducked into a bakery she said had “the best choux in Montmartre,” and handed us warm pastries dusted with sugar. The window steamed up as we ate inside, listening to her talk about Picasso living nearby — apparently he used to pay for meals with sketches when he was broke. The day trip through Montmartre felt like walking through someone else’s memories, but also making new ones over every glass of wine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Montmartre food and wine tasting tour

• Start across Moulin Rouge
• Walk cobblestone streets of Montmartre
• Visit Clos des Vignes vineyard
• Enjoy cheese and charcuterie tasting
• Taste warm pastries and rich chocolate
• Sample hand-selected white and red wines
• See Wall of Love
• Explore Place du Tertre artists' square
• Pass early 17th-century windmill
• Finish at Sacré-Coeur with city view

Top questions

How many tastings are included on this Montmartre food tour?

The tour includes 7 curated tastings: cheeses, charcuterie, pastries, chocolate, and both white & red wines.

Where does the Montmartre food & wine tour start?

The tour starts across from the Moulin Rouge in Paris’ Montmartre neighborhood.

Is lunch included on this Paris gourmet walking tour?

The tour includes multiple generous tastings (cheese, meats, pastries) but not a sit-down lunch.

How much walking is involved in this Montmartre food tour?

The experience is fully walking-based; comfortable shoes are recommended due to cobblestone streets.

Are children allowed on this Paris food & wine tasting tour?

Yes—children can join if accompanied by an adult.

Does the tour include wine tastings?

Yes—both white and red French wines are included among the tastings.

What famous sights do we pass during the tour?

You’ll see landmarks like Moulin Rouge, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Place du Tertre, Wall of Love and Clos des Vignes vineyard.

Is this Montmartre gourmet tour eco-friendly?

Yes—the experience is net carbon zero and entirely walking-based.

What’s included

Your day includes guided walks through Montmartre’s iconic streets with a local foodie expert leading small groups; seven different tastings such as macarons, cheeses and cured meats; artisanal pastries and rich chocolate; plus both white and red French wines—all wrapped up before finishing near Sacré-Cœur’s panoramic view over Paris.