Where to Book Cheese and Charcuterie Boards in France: 13 Picks

1.Tasting of 6 Bordeaux wines and pairing charcuterie & cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 199 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Taste six Bordeaux wines with charcuterie, cheese, and expert guidance in a small English-language group in central Bordeaux.

“The enologist provided a wonderful introduction to the region and all of the types of wine. It was not just a wine tasting, but focused in on blending, different scents and the actual process special to Bordeaux wines. Absolutely worth the time and money!”

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2.Wine Masterclass with Cheese and Charcuterie Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 184 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Learn Bordeaux wine basics over six wines, local cheese, and charcuterie in a 90-minute masterclass near the Grand Théâtre.

“I loved the historical information at the beginning of our class as well as a thorough explanation of the different regions and wine classifications. I especially loved his explanation and chance to explore the sensory aspects of the wine - visual, smell and taste. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and seems to really enjoy talking about wine, making it easy to follow and understand. This was time and money well spent.”

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3.Introduction to Bordeaux wines paired with cheeses & charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $35

Learn Bordeaux wine basics over three tastings, local cheese, and charcuterie in a small group near the Grand Théâtre.

“Anna was a wonderful and very knowledgeable host. The tasting was very informal and good fun. The wines were excellent and the sensory challenges added to the whole experience.”

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4.Bordeaux Wines Masterclass paired with cheeses & charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Learn Bordeaux wine basics over six regional wines, local cheese, charcuterie, and expert guidance near the Grand Théâtre.

“This was a great experience, Vincent did a great job taking us through the history of wines in the region. The wine education was excellent, we had some sensory testing as part of the tasting as well as how to taste wines both visually and through taste. Along with some charcuterie and bread. This was well worth the time and cost.”

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5.Wine Tasting Experience with 6 Wines and Cheese Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 2 hours · from $84

Taste six French wines with cheese, bread, and a local sommelier in a friendly Paris boutique. Learn regions, pairings, and wine basics.

“Amazing experience, learnt so much about wine and had lots of fun. Great range of wine and cheese. Really recommend”

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6.City Cruise with Charcuterie, Cheese, and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 76 reviews · 1h 30m · from $44

Cruise Lyon at sunset with local cheese, charcuterie, and wine while viewing Fourvière, Croix-Rousse, and Confluence.

“La tabla de quesos y embutidos bien, el vino no tanto”

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7.Saint-Emilion: Grand Cru Classé Cheese & Charcuterie Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 65 reviews · 1h 30m · from $44

Tour two Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé wineries, taste three wines, and enjoy local cheese and charcuterie with vineyard views.

“È stata una bellissima esperienza. Nonostante il nostro ritardo dovuto ad un imprevisto negli spostamenti, sono stati gentilissimi e ci hanno aiutato a recuperare la visita. La guida parla un inglese molto comprensibile, ma non meno tecnico per questo, riuscendo a farsi intendere anche da chi non ha un eccellente livello di inglese (come noi). Il luogo è incantevole, con una meravigliosa terrazza sui vigneti, una vista veramente stupenda. Unica critica: dovrebbe essere meglio segnalata la distanza dal centro di saint emilion o dalla stazione ferroviaria perché il luogo non è facilmente raggiungibile a piedi e occorre senz'altro noleggiare un mezzo (consigliata la bici, noleggiabile solo a sa...”

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8.tasting workshop of 6 to 8 wines with charcuterie chocolate cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

Taste six to eight natural wines with local charcuterie, cheese, and chocolate at Domaine Vents du Sud near Perpignan.

“We had no idea what to expect and we were pleasantly surprised. Our host was knowledgeable and enjoyed sharing his product. We tasted six/seven wines which were described and paired with various cheeses, meats and chocolates. Our questions were answered. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would recommend this tasting experience.”

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9.French wine tasting with cheeses and charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 41 reviews · 1 hour · from $57

Taste four French wines with cheese and charcuterie at La Cave du Canal, guided by a sommelier near Paris train stations.

“Benoit was an amazing host, he was so knowledgeable and patient with our group. It was the perfect activity for a cold winter day in Paris. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in learning or tasting French wine.”

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10.Tasting of Bordeaux red wines, wine and charcuterie pairings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $46

Taste four Bordeaux reds with charcuterie in a small, expert-led session covering Left Bank, Right Bank, terroir, and aging.

“Cecilia was exceptional and flexible with my schedule change. The breadth of knowledge she shares depicts her experience with the French wine county and history. She was able to personalize my Bordeaux wine tasting experience that was memorable!!! Thank you Cecilia and team!!!”

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11.Wine, Cheese and Charcuterie tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · from $57

Taste four Italian wines with cheese, charcuterie and focaccia at Marta’s cozy Chamonix shop in a friendly one-hour small-group experience.

“Amasing experience and value for money. The wine bar was very cosy, and the owner was kind, passionate and knowledgeable. We had 4 generous glasses of very interesting and tasty local wine and lots of delicious snacks. The owner explained in great detail about all the wines and patiently answered all our questions.”

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12.Visit and tasting of wines and cheese and charcuterie platter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Tour Domaine Specht near Colmar for cellar insights, Alsace wine tasting, and a cheese-charcuterie platter in 90 minutes.

“An interesting tour on a small scale, with a competent employee. We could taste any wine we wanted. Also the tasting was very good.Auto-translated”

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13.Château Petit Mangot’s aperitif: charcuterie, cheeses, and wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Taste three Saint-Émilion wines, tour a family estate, and share cheese and charcuterie on a private vineyard terrace for $31.

“Très belle visite qui permet d’apprendre plein de choses sur l’appellation et la façon de faire le Saint-Émilion. Notre guide était très attentionnée et elle avait une très bonne connaissance sur l’exploitation et le vin. La dégustation est très agréable et le moment de partage autour du plateau de fromage et de charcuterie est excellent et sont de très bons produits. Les vins du Château Petit Mangot’s sont vraiment très bons et sont à découvrir. Nous recommandons fortement cette activité sans hésitation. Vous passerez un très bon moment si vous aimez les bons vins. À faire absolument et mérite d’être connu de tous.”

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