Our signature experience
Wine & Cheese Walk
Three neighbourhood stops, five world-class pairings, one candlelit cellar — guided by a WSET-certified expert.
Act I · 1h30
Walking the artisan trail
We meet at the foot of Rue des Martyrs — the neighbourhood's beating heart — and walk north, stopping at the artisans who make this street unlike any other in Paris. Your guide, Thomas, sets the scene: the history of this unlikely food corridor, the gentrification story, the hidden courtyards.
Each stop plants a seed for the finale: the baker's sourdough will reappear on the tasting board; the fromager's Comté will find its mirror in a Vin Jaune you haven't tasted yet.
Boulangerie Artisanale
The baker opens his ovens and shares the story of the sourdough. You taste a slice of levain — and understand why this bread, with four ingredients, is the foundation of French food culture.
10 min
Fromagerie — Cave d'Affinage
The cheese master opens a wheel, explains the caves below the shop, and selects three cheeses for tasting. Thomas bridges the tasting to terroir: Loire, Jura, Burgundy — what these regions mean on the palate.
20 min
Épicier Fin — The Accompaniments
Wild fig jam, Burgundy walnut honey, duck rillettes — the condiments that will frame the tasting ahead. A brief stop; a rich conversation about how the best food is always about layers.
10 minAct II · 45–60 min
The masterclass — seated, candlelit, unforgettable
The final stop is the heart of the experience. We descend into our partner cave — a stone-vaulted cellar that has held bottles since the 19th century. The board is already set: bread, cheese, charcuterie, condiments, five glasses of wine. No more walking. Just tasting, talking, and learning.
The WSET difference
Why these pairings work — and why others don't
Most food tours pour wine. Thomas teaches it. Each of the five pairings is narrated with precision: the chemistry behind acid-on-acid harmony, the terroir mirror of Comté and Vin Jaune, the deliberate contrast of Époisses and Gewurztraminer. You leave with a framework you'll use for the rest of your life.
The 5 pairings
Sainte-Maure de Touraine
Fresh goat, Loire Valley
Sancerre Blanc
Acid × acid, silex minerality
Comté 24 Mois
Aged pressed, Jura
Vin Jaune du Jura
Terroir mirror, walnut & Maillard
Époisses de Bourgogne
Washed rind, Burgundy
Gewurztraminer
Aromatic power × pungency
Roquefort
Blue, Pénicillium roqueforti
Sauternes
Sweet × salty, botrytis cinerea
What's included
5 wines (full pours)
Sancerre, Vin Jaune, Gewurztraminer, Sauternes + surprise — selected by Thomas for the pairings.
4–5 artisan cheeses
A curated board assembled from the fromagerie you visited — bread, condiments, charcuterie included.
Handwritten tasting notes
Your A5 carnet de route with the 5 pairings, the terroir maps, and Thomas's personal wine shop recommendations.
3 artisan stops
Boulangerie, fromagerie and épicier fine — tastings at each, with the producers telling their own stories.
Frequently asked questions
Not at all. The tour is designed for curious beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. Thomas starts from first principles — smell, texture, origin — and builds from there. No prior knowledge required, just an appetite.
A written allergens sheet is presented before the first tasting. Please mention any restrictions when booking — Thomas will adapt the board. Note that this tour is dairy-heavy (it is a cheese tour), and not suitable for vegans or those with severe dairy allergies.
English tours run Saturday at 4:00 PM and Sunday at 11:00 AM. French tours run Sunday at 4:00 PM. Tours in EN and FR are always separate sessions — never simultaneous bilingual. Check availability on the booking widget for exact dates.
Yes. Private bookings for groups of 2–8 are available at the same per-person rate — you simply book all the spots. For larger groups or corporate events, contact Thomas directly for a tailored offer.
