Paris: Wine Tasting & Cheese Lunch with Sommelier

Summary

French wine stories, cheese pairings and laughter in a Paris cellar

You’ll join a small group for a relaxed wine tasting lunch in central Paris, guided by a friendly sommelier who makes French wine approachable. Taste five different wines from across France paired with artisan cheeses from La Fromagerie du Louvre. Expect laughter, new flavors, and those rare moments when everyone just pauses to savor what’s in their glass.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to laugh so much at a wine tasting in Paris. The moment we stepped into the cellar near the Louvre, it felt like stepping out of the city’s rush — cool air, that faint chalky smell (like old books or maybe wet stone?), and glasses already glinting on the table. Our sommelier, Camille, greeted us with this easy warmth — not stiff at all, just genuinely excited about what we were about to try. She started us off with Champagne and I’ll admit, I tried to swirl it like I’d seen in movies but almost sloshed it onto my neighbor’s notes. No one seemed to mind.

The cheeses came out next — all from some place called La Fromagerie du Louvre (Camille said it so fast I had to ask her twice). Each piece had its own story: creamy goat cheese that almost stuck to my teeth, a Comté that tasted nutty and lingered after the sip of Bordeaux. Camille explained why certain cheeses worked better with certain wines — something about fat and acid, but honestly, I was mostly just enjoying the way she made everyone feel comfortable asking questions. Someone tried saying “terroir” and got it totally wrong; we all cracked up.

I still think about how quiet it got for a second when we tasted the Sancerre — citrusy but soft, kind of like spring rain if you could drink it. There was this moment where nobody said anything, just little nods around the table. Lunch blurred into conversation about French labels (which are confusing as heck), travel stories, even someone’s failed attempt at baking baguettes back home. It didn’t feel like a lesson or a tour — more like being let in on something locals actually care about.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Wine and cheese tasting in Paris

• Meet expert sommelier guide
• Taste five wines from France
• Learn about Champagne production
• Discover how to read wine labels
• Sample cheeses from La Fromagerie du Louvre
• Understand wine and cheese pairings
• Tour France's main wine regions
• Enjoy wine tasting in elegant cellar

Top questions

How many wines do you taste during this Paris wine tour?

You taste five different French wines during the experience.

Is lunch included on this Paris wine & cheese tasting?

Yes, the tasting includes a cheese-based lunch along with the wines.

Where does the wine tasting take place in Paris?

The tasting is held at Ô Chateau’s private cellar near the Louvre.

Who leads the Paris wine tasting tour?

A professional English-speaking sommelier guides you through the experience.

Are there vegetarian options for lunch?

The lunch features French cheeses; no meat is mentioned in the inclusions.

What languages is this tour available in?

This wine tasting tour is only available in English.

How big are the groups for this Paris wine tasting?

The group size varies between 6 and 25 participants per session.

Is public transportation nearby for getting to Ô Chateau?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to Ô Chateau.

What’s included

Your day includes five French wines (including Champagne), artisan cheeses from La Fromagerie du Louvre for lunch, all enjoyed in Ô Chateau’s private tasting room near central Paris with an expert English-speaking sommelier guiding your group throughout.