Guided Wine and Specialty Cheese Tasting in Montmartre

5.0 (9 reviews) Paris, France
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Duration3h
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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

This tour offers a real tasting route through Parisian gastronomy, while discovering the history and atmosphere of the neighborhood. Each stop is accompanied by explanations of French culinary products and traditions.

Throughout the route, participants sample several specialties, including macaroons, artisan chocolate, a freshly prepared pancake, as well as cheeses, cold cuts and baked goods from local addresses.

The experience ends at Chez Guilhem, a friendly neighborhood wine bar where the group is welcomed in a privatized room. Participants can sit down, share a savoury buffet and enjoy white wine and red wine in a relaxed atmosphere, as in a real French aperitif.

With human-sized groups and a generous selection of tastings, this tour offers a simple and authentic way to discover French cuisine.

What's included

  • Tasting in a local restaurant including the following: Starter, main course and typical French dessert Cheese, meat and baguettes collected during the Wine tour (red and white)
  • Visits to the best local shops, bakeries, cheese shops, butchers, pastries.
  • A local guide who will tell you all about food, French history and culture!
  • Throughout the meal, you will enjoy a red wine and a white wine in accordance with all the dishes you will discover. And a little surprise at the end of the visit!
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation

What to expect

  1. Wall Of Love
    5m
    The famous Wall of Love, which you may have heard of thanks to Emily in Paris, is a beautiful work of art located in the heart of Montmartre.
  2. Rue Des Abbesses
    15m
    A famous street of Montmartre, a beautiful mix of locals and tourists where you really feel the village atmosphere of Montmartre. It is on this street that most tastings will take place in many shops!
  3. 15m
    During this stop, guests visit a traditional French cheese factory to taste a selection of carefully aged cheeses. France is home to more than 1,000 varieties of cheese, each reflecting the terroir and craftsmanship of its region. Your Guide introduces the history and characteristics of the cheeses while you enjoy a small tasting, learning how locals truly experience one of the most iconic parts of French gastronomy.
  4. 15m
    At this stop, guests visit Boucherie Gaudin, a traditional neighborhood butcher shop that has been part of Montmartre life for decades. Known for its high-quality meats and carefully selected regional products, this butcher represents the kind of local food craftsmanship that has long defined French gastronomy. Here, guests will enjoy a tasting of traditional charcuterie while learning about the role of butcher shops in everyday French culture, where quality, traceability, and artisanal preparation remain essential values.
  5. 20m
    At this stop, guests visit Illène, a small artisan chocolate factory known for its creative and unexpected flavors. Here you’ll taste handcrafted chocolates made with high-quality cocoa and unusual ingredients such as Korean plum, five pepper, or wasabi. Alongside the chocolates, guests will also enjoy one of France’s most iconic pastries: the macaron. These delicate almond meringue cookies, filled with smooth ganache or cream, are a symbol of French pastry and craftsmanship. Originally introduced to France during the Renaissance, macarons later became famous in Paris through the work of the city’s great pastry chefs. This tasting offers the perfect opportunity to discover both the traditional elegance of French pastries and the bold creativity of modern Parisian chocolate making.
  6. 15m
    At this stop, guests visit one of the smallest crêperies in Paris, a charming hidden spot tucked into the historic streets of the neighborhood. Here, you’ll taste a freshly made French crêpe prepared the traditional way. Your Guide will share the story of crêpes, a beloved staple of French street food, originally from Brittany and now enjoyed all across France. Simple, warm, and delicious, it’s a perfect taste of everyday Parisian life.
  7. 1h
    The tour concludes at Chez Guilhem, a cozy local wine bar where guests gather in a private space to enjoy a relaxed French-style buffet. Here you’ll discover a selection of savory dishes prepared by the bar, accompanied by white and red wine. This final stop is designed as a convivial moment to sit down, share food, and experience the spirit of the French aperitif, a cherished tradition where friends come together over simple, delicious dishes and good wine. It’s the perfect way to end the tour and savor the flavors of Paris in an authentic local setting.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The appointment is at the outside entrance of the Abbesses Metro, located on Place des Abbesses. You will easily recognize the guide, it is the person holding a green umbrella!

End point

The tour will end at the restaurant where we will enjoy our last tasting menu. About 15 minutes walk from the starting point!

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We can adapt to a vegetarian diet, but unfortunately it is not possible to do so for a vegan diet, as it is a meal including non-vegetarian ingredients, cheeses, meats and butter-based pastries. Thank you for your understanding.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.0 (9)

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