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.
☕ Prefer to ease into it? Join 30 minutes early at Café Lorette, near the meeting point, for a coffee and a taste of real Parisian café life before we start.
Le Pain Retrouvé, Boulangerie
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
La Meringaie, Pâtisserie
A short stop for something sweet: seasonal cakes and pastries from the neighbourhood's pâtissier, a change of pace before the savoury stops ahead.
10 min
Charcutier Artisanal
Jambon sec, rillettes or terrine: a brief stop at the neighbourhood charcutier, and a conversation about the regional traditions behind French cured meats.
10 minQuatrehomme des Martyrs, Fromagerie
The rue des Martyrs branch of the fromagerie founded by Marie Quatrehomme, the first woman awarded Meilleure Ouvrière de France for cheese. The fromager opens a wheel and selects three cheeses for tasting. Thomas bridges the tasting to terroir: Loire, Jura, Burgundy, what these regions mean on the palate.
20 min
Act II · 45–60 min
The masterclass, seated, candlelit, unforgettable
The final stop is the heart of the experience. We settle in at Cave Les Piqueurs, a hidden wine bar tucked away in Montmartre. The board is already set: bread, cheese, charcuterie, 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.
5 artisan cheeses
A curated board assembled from the artisans you visited, bread and charcuterie included.
Handwritten tasting notes
Your A5 carnet de route with the 5 pairings, the terroir maps, and Thomas's personal wine shop recommendations.
4 artisan stops
Boulangerie, pâtisserie, charcuterie and fromagerie, 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, and 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.
Tours run Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays, at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Hosted in English. Check live availability on the booking widget for exact dates.
Yes. You can privatise this walk for a group of 2 to 8 at the same per-person rate: you simply book all the spots. For a fully bespoke experience (up to 12 guests, your choice of cellar or rooftop, tailored to your occasion), see our Private Tasting, or contact Thomas for larger groups and corporate events.
