Cheese, wine, and butter in Emily style. This official Emily in Paris tasting atelier brings French wine and cheese pairing to life with a fun, show-inspired format in the center of Paris.

I especially like the hands-on moment: you make your own customized French butter using ingredients like fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender. I also love that it is not just a sip-and-smile tasting; you get five artisanal cheeses, four wines (mix of reds and whites), bread, and an aroma/sense quiz that helps you sharpen what to notice.

One thing to keep in mind: it is not suitable for children under 18, and it is designed as an adults-only tasting class.

Key highlights you should care about

• Official Netflix Emily in Paris theme in a real French food-and-wine setting
• Custom butter making with fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender
• Five cheeses + four wines plus bread for classic pairing balance
• Aroma challenge and sensory games to train your nose and palate
• End with the Emily cocktail plus gifts like a Paris by Emily tote and Polaroid keepsake

A 2-hour Emily in Paris tasting atelier near Sentier

This is a two-hour Paris food experience built around something you can actually use later: pairing wine with cheese, and making butter like people do at home in France. The setting is “atelier” style, guided by a professional sommelier and chef, with an English-speaking host or greeter.

The meeting point is 60 Rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris, and it is easy to reach on foot from Sentier (Line 3) in about 2 minutes. Bonne Nouvelle (Lines 8 & 9) is roughly 5 minutes, and Réaumur–Sébastopol (Lines 3 & 4) is around 6 minutes.

Timing matters here. Arrive a few minutes early because late arrivals cannot be accepted once the experience begins, and the door may open right at the starting time or slightly before.

What you taste: five artisanal cheeses with four French wines

The core of the workshop is a structured tasting spread: five artisanal French cheeses paired with four premium wines, plus freshly baked French bread. Reds and whites are both included, so you get a more complete feel for how French pairing changes with the wine style.

What makes this setup valuable for you is the learning rhythm. Each cheese is not random, and each wine is not just “another glass.” The idea is to connect taste and texture—fat, salt, creaminess, and intensity—with what the wine is doing at the same time.

You’ll also get a tasting card to follow along. That small tool matters when you want to remember what you liked and why, instead of leaving with a vague sense that everything was good.

The hands-on French butter you customize with fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender

This is the part that feels most like an Emily-in-Paris moment, but done the right way: you make your own butter and choose the flavor path. Options include fleur de sel, herbs (including herbes de Provence style), or lavender.

Butter can seem simple until you smell and taste it close up. Salt changes everything—especially with cheeses—because it pulls flavors forward instead of just making things salty. Herbs bring freshness and a garden-like aroma, while lavender leans more floral and fragrant, which can shift the way you perceive both cheese and wine.

If you like souvenirs that you can use after the class, this is that. Even if you never become a butter-making expert, you’ll walk away knowing how adding herbs or floral notes changes flavor balance. That knowledge translates well to apéro spreads at home.

The aroma quiz and the sensory skills that make pairing easier

A big chunk of the experience is about training your senses, not just listing facts. You take part in an aroma quiz, and the format includes a fun sensory challenge (one described as a blindfold-style test). The goal is simple: learn how your nose and palate work together when you taste.

This matters because wine-and-cheese pairing is mostly “pattern recognition.” When you learn to spot aromas and judge intensity, you stop guessing as much. You also gain confidence when you are faced with a cheese board in a shop or a wine menu in a café.

You also get French wine-tasting secrets and cultural context from your hosts. Even if you think you’re new to wine, the structure helps you taste more intentionally—what changes between bites, what stays strong, and which wine styles make each cheese behave differently.

The Emily finale: cocktail, gifts, and the Polaroid keepsake

The workshop ends with a signature Emily in Paris cocktail, which is a nice “bookmark” moment after the tasting and quiz. You also get exclusive take-home gifts: a Paris by Emily tote bag and a customized Polaroid photo with a frame.

This is more than cuteness. The Polaroid gives you a quick memory that feels different from a phone photo, especially because it is made for the experience. It is also useful as a practical reminder later—when you’re trying to recall which wine you loved or which cheese pairings made sense to you.

From the price-value angle, those items help justify the overall package. The class is focused on what you taste and do for two hours, and the gifts close the loop so you leave with something tangible.

Price and value: is $116 for two hours worth it?

At $116 per person for a 2-hour class, you should treat this as a curated experience rather than a casual snack-and-drink stop. The value comes from the combination: a guided sommelier/chef-led format, five cheese tastings, four wines, bread, plus the butter-making ingredient experience.

If you compare it to buying cheese, bread, and wine on your own in Paris, you’re paying for three things you cannot easily recreate:

• The pairing logic (wine choices tied to cheese choices)
• The instructional layer (how to smell/taste and what to look for)
• The hands-on butter customization

In other words, this isn’t only a meal. It is a skill-building food class with a show-themed experience design.

Who this workshop suits best (and who should skip it)

This works best for you if you want a fun, social tasting that still teaches real pairing basics. It is also a strong choice for date night or a group outing because the pace is lively and the activities are interactive, not passive.

It is also a good match if you’re a fan of the show and want that energy translated into a real French tasting setting. People who are not obsessed with the series can still enjoy it because the food and wine are the center of gravity.

Skip it if any of these apply:

• You are traveling with children under 18 (the experience is not suitable)
• You want a food-heavy dinner format rather than a tasting-and-class format
• You rely on bringing outside food and drinks (food and drinks are not allowed)

A few practical tips so you get the most out of it

Go in ready to taste with intention. The aroma quiz and pairing structure reward you if you slow down between bites, take note on the tasting card, and pay attention to contrasts (salt vs. creamy, herbal vs. floral, red vs. white).

If you’re new to wine, do not worry about having a vocabulary. The format is designed to guide you through what to notice and how to interpret it. That said, if you already like wine, you’ll probably enjoy the way the tasting cards and pairing structure make your preferences clearer.

Also, plan your arrival. The workshop starts on time, late arrivals cannot be accepted once it begins, and the door timing can be right at start or a few minutes before.

FAQ

FAQ

How long is the Emily in Paris wine, cheese & butter workshop?

It lasts 2 hours.

What is the price per person?

The price is $116 per person.

What will I make during the workshop?

You’ll make your own customized French butter, choosing from flavors like fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender.

What’s included in the tasting?

You get five artisanal French cheeses, four French wines, fresh bread, a signature Emily in Paris cocktail, expert guidance from a sommelier and chef, a tasting card, plus take-home gifts: a Paris by Emily tote bag and a customized Polaroid photo and frame.

Is it suitable for kids?

No. It is not suitable for children under 18.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the experience is wheelchair accessible.

Can I cancel, and what’s the payment option?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also use reserve now & pay later to keep plans flexible.

Should you book this Emily in Paris wine and cheese workshop?

If you want a two-hour Paris experience that mixes hands-on food prep with real pairing guidance, I think this is an easy yes. The best part is the combination of custom butter making plus a structured five-cheese, four-wine tasting, topped off with a playful aroma quiz and the Emily cocktail.

Book it if you’re going on a date, meeting friends, or you just want a memorable “Paris evening” that isn’t another walking tour. Skip it if you need a kid-friendly activity, or if you are expecting a full meal instead of a tasting class.