Our Top 5 Cheese Making Workshops in France

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

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

Meet your English-speaking cheese expert at the Living Cheese Museum on Île Saint-Louis. You will learn the science of cheese and butter, make both by hand, and finish with a tasting of your work, French cheeses, baguette, and wine in a group of no more than 10.

“This was so much fun extremely educational! I had no idea how much chemistry was involved in she’s making, very well explained and there’s a short museum tour as well. Highly recommend especially for the price.”

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2.Cheese and Burgundy Wine Tasting Workshop

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

Meet Éméline in a small central Dijon cellar for 45 minutes of Burgundy wine, local cheese, and practical pairing advice. She explains the region’s wine traditions, adjusts selections to the group, and welcomes questions in French or English. Groups are limited to eight people.

“My wife and I were the only guests for this tasting event, and Emmeline took a lot of time to tell us about the wine cultivation in Burgundy and answer our questions. We truly enjoyed the event and prefer a combined wine and cheese tasting over a pure wine tasting!”

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3.Butter and Cheesemaking Workshop

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

At the Living Cheese Museum, an English-speaking cheese master guides you through making tomme fraîche and traditional butter. In a small group of up to 10, you will learn cheese basics, taste several varieties, and finish with your own creations and a glass of wine.

“Wonderful time! Our host was very informative and a lot of fun. We created some delicious cheese and butter, which we shared with the staff at the restaurant where we had dinner. The owner was impressed!”

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

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

At Château Cruzeau, owner Jessica Luquot introduces you to a five-generation family estate near Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Walk through the vineyards, see the vat room and barrel cellar, then taste three red wines with three French cheeses during a relaxed two-hour workshop in English or French.

“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

Meet Jean-Claude at Domaine Vents du Sud in Vingrau for a 90-minute tasting of six to eight natural white, rosé, red, and sweet wines. He explains the grapes and pairings in English, with local charcuterie, cheese, and chocolate served alongside the wines.

“Beautiful discovery, with a passionate winemaker, he transmits his know-how and and very pleasant to listen and discuss with him. Thank you for this good tastingAuto-translated”

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