Paris tastes better when you make it yourself. In this Official Emily in Paris wine, cheese, and butter atelier, a sommelier and chef help you taste five artisanal cheeses with four French wines, then test your senses with a fun aroma challenge.

I also love the fact that it’s more than eating pretty food: you’ll customize French butter with your own flavor choices, so the experience feels hands-on (and oddly memorable).

One thing to consider: at $116 per person for a 2-hour, 18+ class, this is a deliberate evening plan, not a quick stop. Also, outside food and drinks aren’t allowed, so come hungry for what’s included.

Key things to know before you go

• Official Netflix Emily in Paris theme without turning it into a gimmick
• Five cheeses + four wines with balanced reds and whites
• Your own butter with fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender choices
• Aroma quiz that trains your nose like a pro, but stays playful
• Emily cocktail finale plus a Paris by Emily tote and a Polaroid keepsake
• Hosts like Anais and Fiorella bring the best kind of energy: chatty, precise, and fun

What This Emily in Paris Wine & Cheese Class Really Feels Like

This is the kind of Paris experience that doesn’t try to be intimidating. You step into a stylish, playful atmosphere and get a guide who can talk wine without turning it into homework. The theme matters here—Emily in Paris vibes are part of the fun—but the real heart of the evening is the instruction and the tasting.

You’ll spend the full 2 hours moving between learning and doing. That matters because wine-and-cheese tours can sometimes feel like passive sampling. Here, you’re asked to pay attention: to aromas, pairings, and what happens when salty butter meets herbs or floral lavender.

And it’s built for that small “date night or best friend night” sweet spot. Reviews consistently point to it as a top pick for friends and couples—especially if one person knows the show and the other person just wants great food and wine.

Your Main Course: Five Cheeses, Four Wines, One Tasting Plan

The core of the evening is a guided tasting designed to teach you how French pairing works in real life. You’ll taste five artisanal French cheeses paired with four premium French wines. The setup includes freshly baked bread, so you’re not just tasting dairy in a vacuum—you’re getting something to reset your palate and help the flavors land.

What I like about this structure is that it gives you “enough” variety without overwhelming you. You’ll get a mix of wines—built for balance between whites and reds—so you’re not stuck in one flavor lane. Then the chef and sommelier help you connect the dots: what a wine does to cheese, what a cheese does to wine, and why certain pairings feel effortless.

You’ll also have an exclusive tasting card to follow along. That’s more useful than it sounds. It keeps you focused while tasting, and it helps you remember what you liked and why—so you can later order with confidence instead of guessing.

The Hands-On Butter Workshop: Fleur de Sel, Herbs, or Lavender

The experience gets genuinely interactive when you make your own customized French butter. You’ll work with premium ingredients, choosing from flavor paths like fleur de sel, herbes de Provence, or lavender.

This is where the evening becomes more than tasting. Butter is simple, but it’s also a “flavor multiplier.” A small change—salt crystals versus herbal notes versus something floral—can shift the whole experience. The hosts frame it as a French savoir-faire skill, not just a novelty craft.

Practical tip for your first bite after you make it: start small and pay attention to how the flavor evolves. Salt tends to lift aromas fast. Herbs often feel savory and grounded. Lavender can read floral and perfume-like, so it benefits from slower, calmer tasting.

If you enjoy cooking classes, this is the version that feels like a culinary shortcut to French style—easy enough to do, but specific enough that it sticks in your memory.

Wine Tasting That Doesn’t Talk Over Your Head

You’ll get French wine tasting secrets from a professional sommelier. The best part is that the teaching style is meant to guide your senses, not intimidate you.

You’ll taste wines and learn to notice differences using structured cues—like the role of acidity and how certain flavors pair better with creamy or aged cheeses. It’s the kind of coaching that helps you stop saying things like “I like it” and start being able to describe why.

Then comes a sense test that makes it feel like a game: an aroma challenge. Reviews mention blindfold-style fun and quizzes, and that fits the same goal—get you to use your nose more deliberately. Even if you think you’re not “good at tasting,” these exercises usually prove the opposite. You just need a prompt.

The Emily Cocktail Finale and the Gifts That Make It Worth Remembering

The last stretch keeps the mood light and gives you a proper ending. You’ll finish with a signature Emily in Paris cocktail—a fun, thematic capstone after all that cheese and wine.

Then you get the take-home goodies. You’ll receive a Paris by Emily tote bag and a customized Polaroid photo with a frame. That matters because it turns the evening from “I tasted food” into “I have a keepsake tied to the memory.”

If you’re the type who likes photos, this is one less thing to manage. The Polaroid moment is built into the experience, so you don’t have to hunt down a good spot and try to capture your group without a stranger asking to take it.

Meeting Point at 60 Rue de Cléry: How to Arrive Without Stress

You’ll meet at 60 Rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris. It’s easy to get to by metro, with several nearby stations:

• Sentier (Line 3): about a 2-minute walk
• Bonne Nouvelle (Lines 8 & 9): about a 5-minute walk
• Réaumur–Sébastopol (Lines 3 & 4): about a 6-minute walk

Plan to arrive a few minutes early. The door may open at the starting time or just slightly before, and late arrivals can’t be accepted once the activity begins. In other words: show up on time and treat it like a proper reservation, not a casual wander-in.

Also note: the host/greeter is English, which helps you follow along clearly during the tastings and explanations.

Who This Is Best For (And Who Might Not Love It)

This experience fits best if you want Paris that feels social, stylish, and food-forward.

You’ll probably love it if:

• you’re planning a date night or a group night with friends
• you like structured tastings where someone explains what you’re experiencing
• you want a hands-on moment, not just sitting and sampling
• you’re either a fan of Emily in Paris or you just like theme-based experiences that still deliver quality food

It may feel less ideal if:

• you’re looking for a budget-friendly snack stop (this is $116 for 2 hours, and you’re paying for instruction plus drinks and extras)
• you’re traveling with kids (it’s not suitable for children under 18)
• you prefer BYO food habits; you can’t bring outside food and drinks

Value: Why $116 Can Make Sense for This Kind of Evening

Price is always the big question, so here’s the practical way to think about it.

At $116 per person for 2 hours, you’re not just paying for cheese and wine. You’re paying for:

• a guided tasting with a professional sommelier and chef
• five cheeses and four wines, plus fresh bread
• a butter-making component with premium flavor ingredients
• a signature cocktail
• a tote bag and a customized Polaroid keepsake

If you tried to recreate this on your own, you’d still need to source multiple cheeses, multiple wines, and ingredients for butter flavoring—plus you’d be paying for your time to figure out what pairs well. Here, that guesswork is handled for you. You’re buying the coaching and the curated selection.

The 2-hour length is also a value point. It’s long enough to learn and participate, but short enough that it doesn’t derail your whole day in Paris.

A Few Small Tips to Get the Most From the Class

Wine and cheese can go sideways if you treat it like a blur, so do yourself a favor:

• Pace yourself. Don’t rush through every pour. Take a bite, breathe, then taste again.
• Use the tasting card. It turns the experience into something you can remember later.
• If you like herbs and flavors, pay attention when choosing your butter add-ins. It changes the whole experience.
• Ask questions. The hosts are there to explain, and the atmosphere stays fun, not stiff.

And yes, if you’re watching Emily in Paris, the theme energy is real. But even if you’re not a superfan, the food and the sensory games do the heavy lifting.

Should You Book This Emily in Paris Wine & Cheese Atelier?

I’d book it if you want a structured Paris evening that feels playful, but still grounded in real tasting education. The combination of hands-on butter making, a guided cheese-and-wine pairing, and a sensory aroma challenge makes it more memorable than a simple tasting room.

It’s also a strong pick for groups and couples because it naturally creates conversation and shared moments, especially with the cocktail finale and the Polaroid keepsake.

If you dislike themed activities or you want a quick, no-instruction stop, then it may not match your style. But if you like food that teaches you something, and you’re happy to spend two focused hours with wine and cheese, this one is a very solid choice.

FAQ

What is the duration of the Emily in Paris wine, cheese, and butter making experience?

The experience lasts 2 hours.

How much does it cost per person?

The listed price is $116 per person.

Where do I meet, and what’s nearby by metro?

You meet at 60 Rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris. Nearby metro options include Sentier (Line 3), Bonne Nouvelle (Lines 8 & 9), and Réaumur–Sébastopol (Lines 3 & 4).

Is the experience in English?

Yes. The host or greeter is English.

Is this suitable for children?

No. It’s not suitable for children under 18.

Can I bring my own food or drinks?

No. Food and drinks are not allowed.

What is included in the experience?

You’ll get guidance from a professional sommelier and chef, a tasting card, five artisanal cheeses, four French wines, freshly baked bread, butter making (with options like fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender), a signature Emily in Paris cocktail, and take-home items including a Paris by Emily tote bag and a customized Polaroid photo and frame.