Wine & Cheese Lunch Tour in Paris
Do you like good wine? Do you like delicious cheese? Of course! The best French wines have been selected from the vineyards for you to enjoy. Not only that, but an outstanding fromager has been selected to offer you top quality cheeses. All of this is to present for you the Wine & Cheese Lunch in Paris - a fantastic tasting experience!
Minimum age is 5; children 5-16 may not attend unaccompanied; minimum age to legally consume alcoholic beverages in France is 18 but 17-year-olds may do so with a parent present and approving.
Rates - including tax
| Type | Rate |
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Adult Rate (Ages 17+): |
$83.82 |
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Child Rate (Ages 5-16): |
$83.82 |
Tour / Activity Details
Please see Special Schedule Details.
Minimum 24 Hours Advance Booking Required. The minimum drinking age in France is 18. Participants who are 17 years old may taste wine if accompanied by their parents who allow them to do so. Minimum age is 5. Hotel pick-up not included; the departure location will appear on your E-Ticket. Rates are per person in US dollars. Please order online or call us in the USA at 212-852-4822 to order or for more information.
There is a $6.95 USD processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order. There is a service charge per ticket. This charge will be reflected on your summary before you checkout. The total shown at checkout includes any fuel surcharges, service charges and tax. There are no additional charges, unless otherwise specified.
Tour / Activity Policies
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. All sales are final.
Change Fee Policy: If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.
Tour / Activity Description
Special Schedule Details
This tour will not operate on December 25 or January 1.
Itinerary
The Wine & Cheese Lunch Tour in Paris has become a staple for any gourmand traveler. The tasting is designed to be a fun and different way to spend a meal in Paris. Instead of going to yet another restaurant, this Wine and Cheese Lunch is a great opportunity not only to taste good French products but also to get an education about them.
The tasting starts at noon in a beautiful tasting room. You’ll taste five different wines, coming from five different regions of France. From Champagne to Bordeaux, and Sancerre to the Rhone, just sit back and savor this tasty Tour de France of wine and cheeses in style!
Most of the presentation will be focused on wine. Yet, your sommelier will suggest pairings, and will explain to you why certain cheeses might work better with certain wines. While you indulge in two of France’s best delicacies, you will learn about French wine, how to read a French label, how to pair it with food and be taken through a tour of France’s main wine regions.
A day spent walking around Paris can sure create an appetite, so servings of wine and cheese are generous. In addition to the wine and cheese, some charcuterie (smoked ham from the South West of France, saucisson from Corsica) will bring even more joy and color to the table. Don't miss out on this fantastic tasting opportunity in Paris!
Number of Wines Tasted: Five (whites & reds, including 1 Champagne)
Number of Cheeses: Five
Included
- English speaking Sommelier giving a fun and informative wine presentation
- Beautiful tasting room for your group
- A selection of artisanal cheeses, charcuterie and bread baskets (same bakery as the president of France)
- The list of the wines you’ll taste and a cheat sheet handed out at the end of the class
- Five good French wines (including one Champagne)
- Riedel glassware
Themes
- Champagne: how it is made and what makes it special
- Wine appreciation techniques: how to taste wine properly – techniques and vocabulary
- How to read a French wine label
- The main wine regions of France – the grapes they grow, the style of wines they make
- Food and wine pairings: helpful tips and recommendations
- Any questions you may have
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your policy with children and teenagers? -- Participants who are age 17 years old may taste wine if accompanied by their parents who allow them to do so. Children ages 5 to 16 are welcome to join the tour but their wine glasses will be kept full - with WATER!
Are your tastings in English? -- Yes. The tastings are - by default - in English. However, you may request another language in advance: French, Spanish, Russian, Italian, German, Portuguese.
Which Champagnes will we taste? -- Good ones - usually one Brut, one Demi-sec and one Rosé. All of the selections of Champagne are remarkable. The selection should help you learn more about French Champagne, and discover what you really like and why.
Do I need to bring anything? -- No. Just your smile and maybe your camera!
Any pre-tasting advice? -- Maybe. Make sure you don't brush your teeth right before the tasting, that would limit your perceptions and pleasure in drinking wine!
What's your tipping policy? -- Tipping is not mandatory at all. Yet, if you are satisfied with the service provided, your host will be pleased to accept your tip. The Wine Tastings are not "service compris" (as restaurants are, for instance).
Minimum 24 Hours Advance Booking Required. The minimum drinking age in France is 18. Participants who are 17 years old may taste wine if accompanied by their parents who allow them to do so. Minimum age is 5. Hotel pick-up not included; the departure location will appear on your E-Ticket. Rates are per person in US dollars. Please order online or call us in the USA at 212-852-4822 to order or for more information.