The Official Emily in Paris Wine & Cheese with Butter Making

French gastronomy gets a playful Emily in Paris makeover in this two-hour atelier near Sentier. You taste four French wines with five cheeses, make your own butter, test your nose in an aroma challenge, and finish with a signature cocktail. It is part wine class, part social evening, and part TV-inspired souvenir stop.

I like the hands-on butter making, since it gives you something to do beyond lifting a glass and taking notes. I also like the balance of instruction and fun, especially the aroma quiz, trivia cards, and friendly hosting reported from guides such as Anais and Fiorella.

The main consideration is the price: at $116 per person, this is not a casual snack stop. It makes the most sense if you want a hosted tasting with several pours, food pairings, a cocktail, and keepsakes, rather than simply a quick glass of wine and a plate of cheese.

Key points to know before booking

• Four wines and five cheeses: Expect a guided tasting with a mix of French reds and whites, plus freshly baked bread.
• Make your own butter: Choose fleur de sel, herbes de Provence, or lavender for a personal finishing touch.
• Aroma and trivia games: The tasting is designed to keep beginners involved, not just seasoned wine drinkers.
• English-speaking hosts: Professional sommelier and chef guidance helps explain French food traditions in clear terms.
• A polished finish: You receive an Emily in Paris cocktail, a Paris by Emily tote bag, and a framed Polaroid.
• Central Paris location: The meeting point is 60 Rue de Cléry, a short walk from Sentier metro station.

What the two-hour Paris tasting feels like

This is not a formal lecture with a stern teacher and a list of rules. The tone is social, bright, and deliberately playful, with enough structure to help you understand what is in your glass.

You meet at 60 Rue de Cléry in the 2nd arrondissement. The nearest station is Sentier on Line 3, about a two-minute walk away. Bonne Nouvelle, served by Lines 8 and 9, is about five minutes away, while Réaumur-Sébastopol on Lines 3 and 4 takes roughly six minutes on foot.

Arrive a few minutes early. The door may open right at the start time or only shortly before, since the hosts may still be preparing the room. Late arrivals cannot be accepted once the activity has begun, so this is one Paris appointment where arriving at the last second is a poor plan.

Once inside, you receive a tasting card to help you follow the wines and pairings. That small detail matters. French wine labels can be confusing, and a card gives you a place to connect the wine, cheese, and tasting notes without trying to remember everything at once.

The activity is conducted in English. The hosts include a professional sommelier and chef, and the names Anais and Fiorella appear in the hosting feedback. Fiorella, in particular, is praised for keeping the session informed and light, while Anais is noted for explaining wine and French culture in a way that worked well for a group of adult daughters and their mother.

Four French wines, five cheeses, and fresh bread

The heart of the session is the pairing. You taste five artisanal French cheeses alongside four premium wines, with a balance of red and white selections. Freshly baked bread is included, giving you a simple base for tasting the cheeses and the butter you make.

The value here is not just the amount of food and drink. It is the chance to see how a pairing changes the flavor of both the wine and the cheese. A cheese that seems sharp on its own can taste rounder with the right wine. A wine that feels too dry may become more generous beside a creamy bite.

You are not expected to arrive with a trained palate. The tasting card and host guidance give you a simple route through the wines. You may learn to notice sweetness, acidity, body, and aroma without turning the evening into a technical exam.

The selection includes reds and whites, which keeps the tasting from feeling repetitive. Several comments about the pairings point to their careful balance, so this should suit you if you want to compare styles rather than drink four versions of the same thing.

The food is substantial enough for a tasting session, but I would not book this as a replacement for dinner unless you tend to eat lightly. The supplied details promise cheese, bread, butter, wine, and a cocktail, not a full meal. Plan another meal around it if you arrive hungry.

Making butter with salt, herbs, or lavender

The most hands-on part is the butter workshop. Instead of only learning how French butter is served, you create your own version using premium ingredients.

You can choose fleur de sel, herbes de Provence, or lavender. Fleur de sel gives you a clean salty finish. Herbes de Provence points toward the familiar savory side of southern French cooking, while lavender offers a more floral option. The choice lets you make the butter match your own taste rather than accepting a single prepared recipe.

This is a good feature for couples, friends, and families with adult children because it creates a natural talking point. You can compare choices, taste the results, and decide which version belongs on the bread. It also gives the session a practical memory. You may forget one of the wine regions later, but you are more likely to remember making lavender butter in Paris.

The activity is not suited to children under 18, and alcohol is central to the session. The butter work adds variety, but it does not turn this into a non-drinking cooking class.

Learning through aroma games and trivia

Wine tasting can become intimidating when every person at the table seems to know what they are doing. The aroma challenge helps prevent that. You test your senses and try to identify scents, with a blindfold element noted in the activity feedback.

This is useful because smell is a large part of tasting, but most people rarely practice naming aromas. You might recognize a scent immediately, or you might discover that your nose is less certain than your confidence suggests. Either way, the game gives beginners permission to guess.

Trivia cards add another playful layer. They bring in Emily in Paris references while also helping connect the tasting to French culture and social habits. The show is part of the atmosphere, not the whole lesson.

If you have never watched Emily in Paris, you should still be able to follow the food and wine portions. One adult participant who knew little about the series still felt included in the conversations. That is important if you are booking with a partner or friend who is coming mainly for French wine and cheese.

Fans of the show get extra enjoyment from the references, style, and final gifts. But the actual value of the session comes from the tasting and the hosts, not from trivia alone.

A signature cocktail and two take-home keepsakes

The tasting ends with a signature Emily in Paris cocktail. That final drink changes the rhythm of the session, moving you away from formal tasting and toward a relaxed Parisian apéro.

One past participant specifically remembered learning about Lillet Spritzes and planned to make them at home. The supplied details do not identify the exact recipe or ingredients, so you should not assume the cocktail is a Lillet Spritz every time. Still, the session clearly aims to finish with something lighter and more celebratory than the wine portion.

You also receive a Paris by Emily tote bag. It is a practical souvenir, not just a paper memento, and it gives the experience a clear connection to the show.

The personalized Polaroid is the more unusual keepsake. You receive a photo and frame, creating a small physical reminder of the evening. If you are celebrating a date, friendship, or family trip, the picture adds a personal touch that a standard branded item cannot provide.

These gifts help explain part of the price, though they should not be the main reason to book. The best reason is the combination of guided tasting, food, games, and a cocktail. The tote and Polaroid are pleasant extras.

How much value do you get for $116?

At $116 per person, the cost is high for a two-hour activity. You are paying about $58 per hour, before considering the value of the included wine, cheese, bread, cocktail, instruction, and gifts.

Compared with ordering four wines and five cheeses separately, the price includes far more structure. You get a professional sommelier and chef, a tasting card, a butter-making activity, an aroma game, and a hosted social setting. You also avoid the guesswork of choosing bottles and pairings on your own.

The price is easier to justify if you are an Emily in Paris fan or if you want an evening activity that feels different from a standard restaurant meal. It also works well for a date. The hands-on tasks and shared tasting give you natural conversation, and the Polaroid makes the occasion feel more memorable.

I would be more cautious if you mainly want a large dinner, a serious wine certification lesson, or a low-cost tasting. This is designed for enjoyment and cultural context, not advanced wine training. Four wines provide a good introduction, but they are not enough for a long regional study.

The high rating of 4.9 from 20 published ratings suggests a strong level of satisfaction, but I would still read the format honestly. You are buying a polished, themed activity in central Paris. You are not buying a quiet cellar tasting or an informal visit to a rural producer.

Who will enjoy it most?

This suits adults who like wine, cheese, food culture, or the television series. It is especially easy to recommend for couples, friends, and parent-and-adult-child trips.

You do not need to be an expert. The hosts explain the basics, and the games give you a way to participate even if you cannot tell a French red from a French white by smell alone.

Fans of Emily in Paris will get the most from the theme, branded gifts, and playful atmosphere. Still, the event is not limited to fans. The food and wine format carries the evening for anyone curious about French gastronomy.

I would avoid it if you do not drink alcohol, since the four wines and cocktail are central. I would also avoid booking it for children under 18, who are not permitted.

The activity is wheelchair accessible, which is useful for planning, though transportation is not included. You arrange your own route to Rue de Cléry.

Practical planning for your Paris schedule

The two-hour length makes this easy to place between sightseeing stops, but allow extra time for reaching the meeting point. Sentier is the simplest metro choice, only about two minutes away.

Do not bring outside food or drinks. The activity supplies the tasting items, and outside food and drink are not allowed.

Starting times vary, so check availability for your date. The booking terms allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those options help if your Paris schedule is still shifting.

Because late arrivals cannot join once the session starts, avoid pairing this with a distant attraction that might run over. Paris traffic, metro delays, and slow museum exits can eat up more time than you expect.

Should you book the Emily in Paris wine and cheese experience?

Book it if you want a social, adult-only Paris evening with four wines, five cheeses, butter making, and a cocktail in one compact session. It is a strong choice for Emily in Paris fans, but the food and wine content gives nonfans enough reason to come along.

At $116, I would not call it a bargain. I would call it a full package. You receive expert guidance, several tastings, a practical activity, games, and two keepsakes. If those pieces match your idea of fun, the cost is reasonable for a central Paris experience.

Skip it if you want a full meal, a low-cost drink, or a serious sommelier course. For everyone else, especially couples and friends looking for something more personal than another restaurant reservation, this is an enjoyable way to spend two hours.

FAQ

Where does the Emily in Paris wine and cheese experience take place?

It takes place at 60 Rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris, France. Sentier station on Line 3 is about a two-minute walk away.

How long does the activity last?

The experience lasts two hours. Starting times vary, so check availability for your chosen date.

What food and drinks are included?

You taste five artisanal French cheeses with freshly baked bread and four French wines, including reds and whites. A signature Emily in Paris cocktail is also included.

Can I make my own butter?

Yes. You make customized French butter and choose from fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender.

Is the activity available in English?

Yes. The host or greeter language is English, and the experience includes guidance from a professional sommelier and chef.

Are children allowed, and is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Children under 18 are not permitted. The activity is wheelchair accessible.