The 5 Cheese Making Workshops in France That Earn Their Price

1.Paris Cheesemaking Workshop including Wine and Cheese Tasting with an Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Make cheese and butter in a small Paris class, then taste your work with French wine at the Musée Vivant du Fromage.

“This was one of our highlights in this Parisian trip. Guillaume was an exceptional guide to the cheese world, where you not only learning about cheese chemistry and history, but also fall in love with it. It was funny, knowledgeable and delicious, highly recommend”

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2.Cheese and Burgundy Wine Tasting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 122 reviews · 45 min · from $57

Taste Burgundy wines and local cheeses in a cozy Dijon cellar, with friendly guidance, pairing tips, and a small-group setting.

“A great late morning session delivered well by the delightful Emeline. Cheeses were local and exceptional and paired beautifully with great wines. We certainly came away with a stronger understanding of the area and lots of cheese and wine related knowledge. Underground cellar first rate preceded by lovely welcome”

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3.Butter and Cheesemaking Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 103 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Make tomme fraiche and butter in Paris, then taste your creations with wine in a small, friendly workshop at the Living Cheese Museum.

“it was wonderful!! learned so much, it wad fun & exciting!! very informative ... I will be making cheese and butter at home for guests of my home for the future!”

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4.Visit to the property and wine/cheese pairing workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 2 hours · from $21Best value

Visit Château Cruzeau near Saint-Émilion for a family-run vineyard tour, three wines, three French cheeses, and practical pairing tips.

“Nous venons de faire une visite dans un domaine viticole familial : une très belle découverte ! Nous avons pu parcourir les vignes, apprendre l’histoire du château et de la famille, puis déguster leurs vins accompagnés d’un accord fromages délicieux. Mention spéciale pour la patronne, d’une gentillesse exceptionnelle. Signé : les Bretons 🍷🌿”

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

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

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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