Top Île-de-France Wine Making Workshops

France is world-renowned for its delicious cheese and butter, and this hands-on workshop lets you dive into the country’s cheesemaking and butter-making heritage. Visit a traditional local ‘fromagerie’ (cheese shop), “Paroles de Fromagers”, meet the cheesemakers, and learn the secrets of cheese and butter making during a fun and interactive workshop. Finally, sample some of the delicious cheeses paired with French wine.

Learn all about French wine on this small-group, guided tour right in the heart of Paris. Sample around six to seven French wines in an unpretentious atmosphere with a charismatic guide. Discuss which are your favorites with your small group as your French sommelier guide explains each one. Plan on around two hours for this tour, leaving the rest of the day free for other activities.

Settle into a cozy spot in the Latin Quarter and let your wine-loving host walk you through three French wines paired with regional cheeses. Enjoy a relaxed and conversational small-group setting, designed to demystify the complexities of French wine. Learn how to identify a wine's origins and characteristics, and leave with a better understanding of what you actually like to drink.

Experience culture and art through the ages with a guided tour of Paris’s Louvre Museum. Discover many of the museum's best-known collection highlights while your guide shares stories about the artworks and discusses the museum's long history—leave the brochure at home, your guide has better stories to share. Choose from a standard group, small-group, private, or self-guided express tour to fit your budget and schedule.

See the major sights of Paris from the water on a hop-on hop-off Seine boat cruise. With either a 1- or 2-day ticket, glide leisurely along the river, hopping off and on when you wish to visit the attractions that most interest you, such as the Eiffel Tower, Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre and Notre Dame. Or simply stay on the boat to admire Paris’ World Heritage-listed riverbanks.

Make sightseeing in Paris easier with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. Instead of relying on expensive taxis or figuring out local public transportation, use the bus to get around to all the major attractions. Audio commentary is available in multiple languages to add context to what you see. Upgrade to add a Seine River cruise so you can get views from the water, too.

Follow your guide on a unique initiatory and sensory journey in the heart of a protected natural environment, the Plain of Versailles. He will reveal all the secrets of organic viticulture to you and share fascinating anecdotes with you. The visit begins with a walk through the paths of the vineyard and its collection of rare grape varieties; on a clear day you can see the Palace of Versailles in the background. Then, it's time for tasting. Learn the different stages of tasting while savoring 3 unique cuvées en primeurs. It will be a moment of sharing and conviviality not to be missed.

Stephanie, Jerome, Daniel or Thibault are part of the Winebnb tasting team. We have hundreds of tastings of French and foreign wines, are passionate about sharing emotions and knowledge around wine. Paris is a magical place to make these tastings.

Discover one of the Latin Quarter’s must-visit foodie destinations when you tour the Rue Mouffetard’s famed market—and follow up your explorations with a tutored food and cheese tasting—on this small-group tour. Meet your guide right in the market, chat with local producers, and then head to an intimate restaurant. You’ll taste several different wines alongside a French cheese plate, and will learn about the art of pairing from the restaurant’s chef.

Don’t just drink wine in Paris—blend your own during this winemaking workshop. In an 18th-century royal wine cellar in the heart of the city, learn how to create your own wine and design a personalized label with an experienced winemaker. Taste different grape varietals to select the ones you like, and then take your bottle with you at the end of class.

Visit one of Paris’ most famous landmarks–the Eiffel Tower—with this hassle-free guided tour. You can choose from different packages—such as one that gives access to just the second level, or another that goes higher, with summit access. After meeting your guide, learn about the history of the tower, then ascend together for majestic views of the city.

Enjoy a seasonal French cooking class in a sun-filled home in Fontainebleau, just steps from the town center. Learn to prepare authentic French dishes from scratch with a warm, Parisian host who blends family traditions with global flavors. Savor your creations over wine, cheese from a local fromagerie, and a classic French dessert. This hands-on culinary experience offers an intimate taste of French culture, just an hour from Paris.

Become a winemaker in Paris: Don’t just taste! You blend the grape varieties, stop your bottle and create your own label. You leave with your own personalised cuvée. ️ A secret historical setting: The workshop takes place at the Le M. Wine Museum, in magnificent vaulted cellars of the 15th century, close to the Eiffel Tower. A magical place full of history. A 100% local wine pairing: To accompany your creations, enjoy an authentic board of cheeses and delicatessen from the region. ️ The perfect 2-in-1 combo: Your ticket includes the 2-hour workshop, your bottle AND free access to visit the museum at your own pace just after the activity.

Start your culinary experience in Paris by tasting seven French dishes with a chef. Begin at the lively Mouffetard Market, where seasonal ingredients and local flavors set the tone for an authentic experience. Then, enjoy a seven-course tasting menu in an intimate 18th-century restaurant, with each dish expertly paired with French wines. Guided by a chef sommelier, learn about dining etiquette, wine pairing, and the cultural stories behind each plate.

- After getting your first wine directly from your 9 barrels, you will learn the basics of wine tasting. – Go to the heart of the cellar and its century-old table, where your superb aperitif boards await you to discover a second Wine. It's time to use black glass for a blind tasting to sharpen your other senses. What is the colour of your wine? Not so easy... Here is a wine that needs a little downtime. You don't think the moment is frozen? What better way to get out of your daydream (or better yet, dive in) than with bubbles? All the wines and products tasted are available at the right temperature directly at the Boutique if you want to extend the pleasure at home or go for a walk along the Canal Saint Martin.

**Beyond a tasting** Unlike traditional tastings, wine here is not led by technical language. It reveals itself first through sensation and the memories it creates. This approach, the Cognitive Wine Method, was developed from Mari's experience as an international sommelier and her close observation of how people truly connect with wine. A more natural and intuitive way to experience wine as culture. You will never taste wine the same way again.

Excellent cheese and wine pairings Spacious, quiet, bright place An Expert Ready to Answer Your Questions Original format: blind tasting, games, quizzes, learning Discover and understand the specificities of tasting, oenology, pairings, manufacturing etc. Wine cellar with possibility to buy wines

After having drawn a first wine directly from the 9 barrels, you will learn the basics of wine tasting. _Direction to the heart of the cellar and its century-old table where you will find the superb aperitifs to discover a second wine. _Make room for black glass for a blind tasting to multiply your other senses.So what is the color of your wine? Not so easy... _Here is a wine that requires a downtime, don’t you think that time has frozen? All the wines and the aperitif offer are available directly at the winery if you want to extend the pleasure at home or go strolling along the Canal Saint Martin.

Enjoy an intimate historical look at the D-Day landings on this full-day trip to the beaches of Normandy from Paris. Travel by comfortable van accommodating no more than eight people, and visit Omaha Beach, the Operation Overlord Museum, German bunkers, Pointe du Hoc, as well as the American Cemetery home to 10,000 white crosses. See period-era military maps, plans, and photos, while listening to inspiring stories about June 6, 1944. Sip some of Normandy’s famous traditional cider before returning to Paris.

Navigate the world of French wine with confidence during a private tasting led by a knowledgeable sommelier. Rather than guessing which wines to try, gain insight into regional styles, production methods, and tasting techniques in an intimate setting. Paired snacks enhance the experience, making this a relaxed and accessible introduction for both wine enthusiasts and curious beginners.

This tour blends two of Paris’s finest pleasures: wine and history, into one unforgettable experience. Instead of choosing between a wine tasting and a walking tour, you’ll enjoy both. Taste champagne, orange wine, and classic French reds while exploring hidden gems in the Marais and on Île Saint-Louis. With stops at handpicked wine bars, stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and a sommelier-style intro to wine tasting, this tour offers a truly local and sensory way to experience Paris. - Discover the Marais neighborhood and its hidden streets - Learn about the history of the oldest Parisian neighborhoods - Learn to taste wine like a sommelier - A small-group tour offers a more intimate experience - Perfect for wine lovers who enjoy going off the beaten path - Includes wine tastings and snacks (cheese platter, olive tapenade)

Nothing says Paris like French wine, but most wine tastings include meat and cheese pairings—making it tough for vegans to partake. Specially designed with vegans in mind, this private one-hour wine tasting treats participants to three glasses of wine straight from the producers themselves, along with a spread of plant-based snacks. Tastings take place in the trendy 11th arrondissement near Père Lachaise cemetery.

Most wine classes happen in a room. This one happens in Paris nightlife. Over 2.5 hours, your international sommelier Mari guides you through three of the most iconic wine bars in Saint-Germain-des-Prés — each stop a new chapter in your understanding of French wine. By the end of the evening, you won't just have tasted great wine. You'll understand it. At each bar, Mari reads your palate, advises your choice by the glass, and guides the tasting — helping you discover your own wine personality and the regional styles of France. You order what calls to you. She explains why it speaks to you.