Guided Wine and Specialty Cheese Tasting in Montmartre

About this tour

Wander through Montmartre's food shops and neighbourhood haunts with a local guide, stopping at bakeries, fromageries and charcuteries to taste macaroons, chocolate, crêpes, cheese and cured meats. The route culminates at Chez Guilhem wine bar, where you'll settle into a private room for a proper French aperitif: charcuterie board, three-course meal and paired red and white wines. Over three hours, you'll eat as locals do, learning how each product fits into French food culture.

Highlights

• Taste fresh crêpes, artisan chocolate and house-made macaroons
• Curated stops at neighbourhood bakeries, cheese and charcuterie shops
• Three-course meal with wine pairings in privatised wine bar
• Local guide shares food history and Montmartre stories
• Relaxed aperitif atmosphere, no formal service

What to expect

You'll spend the first hour or so moving between small specialist food shops in Montmartre, pausing at each to taste something specific and hear about its origins. The pace is easy—expect to walk slowly, eat frequently and stop often. Your guide will explain what you're tasting and why it matters to French cooking. Once at Chez Guilhem, you'll sit down to a proper meal: starter, main and dessert, with red and white wine chosen to match what's on your plate. Groups stay small, so conversation feels genuine rather than performative.

Good to know

You'll need moderate fitness for the walking sections; prams are welcome. Vegetarian adaptations are possible, but vegan diets can't be accommodated due to cheese, meat and butter throughout. Public transport is nearby. Tips aren't included. A small surprise finishes the experience.