Les Caves du Louvre: Guided Cheese and Alcohol Pairings

Paris Cheese Tasting and Improbable Pairings Tickets

Step into the historic cellars of Les Caves du Louvre for a cheese tasting experience that challenges everything you thought you knew about French gastronomy. This innovative guided session pairs six carefully selected French cheeses with unexpected drinks from around the world, creating flavour combinations that will surprise even seasoned food lovers.

Led by a professional sommelier-fromager in centuries-old stone cellars once used by the King's sommelier, you'll discover how whisky, sake, craft beer and other surprising spirits can elevate cheese in ways traditional wine pairings never could. Each cheese comes from the prestigious Fromagerie du Louvre and represents different regions of France, showcasing the country's incredible dairy diversity whilst pushing the boundaries of conventional pairing wisdom.

Highlights

• Taste six premium French cheeses showcasing regional diversity from the renowned Fromagerie du Louvre
• Experience unexpected pairings with whisky, sake, wine, beer and two surprise alcoholic beverages
• Learn cheese craftsmanship techniques and how seasonality affects flavour and texture
• Explore the historic cellars beneath Paris once used by royal sommeliers
• Discover the art behind unique flavour combinations from an expert sommelier-fromager
• Take home practical pairing skills and techniques you can recreate at dinner parties

Plan Your Visit to Les Caves du Louvre

The cheese tasting takes place in the atmospheric stone cellars of Les Caves du Louvre in central Paris. Arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled start time to settle in and meet your group. The experience lasts approximately 90 minutes and unfolds in six chapters, with each cheese and drink pairing carefully explained by your expert guide.

This adults-only experience (no children or minors due to alcohol service) works perfectly as part of a broader Paris food adventure. You might consider combining it with a Paris food walking tour to explore more of the city's culinary scene, or perhaps follow up with a visit to other historic Parisian venues.

The intimate setting accommodates small groups, ensuring everyone can ask questions and share impressions throughout the tasting. Photography is permitted unless staff indicate otherwise, so you can capture memories of this unique Parisian experience. For those exploring Paris's cultural attractions, the location puts you within easy reach of the Louvre Museum and other central landmarks.