Fridge-worthy butter, in two fun hours. This official Netflix Emily in Paris-inspired wine, cheese, and butter tasting turns a classic French food lesson into something playful: you’ll taste 5 artisanal cheeses with 4 French wines, then make your own butter with fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender. I like that the experience is guided by a professional sommelier and chef (and you may even get hosts like Anais or Fiorella, based on recent guest notes), so you get real answers, not just a performance. My only caution: at $116 per person, it’s a better deal if you’ll actually enjoy the full tasting, the butter-making, and the included cocktail.

You’ll meet at 60 Rue de Cléry (easy on foot from Sentier or Bonne Nouvelle), and the whole evening is paced like a friendly Paris apartment party: tasting card in hand, bread on the table, a sense test for your nose, and a souvenir to end the night right. It’s English-hosted, adult-only, and built for anyone who wants a hands-on way to understand French food beyond a quick sample.

Key highlights you’ll feel in the moment

• Make customized French butter with fleur de sel, herbes de Provence-style herbs, or lavender
• Taste 5 cheeses paired with 4 wines, balanced between reds and whites
• Test your senses with an aroma challenge (including a blindfold-style component)
• Learn French wine-tasting secrets through a guided tasting card
• Finish with an Emily signature cocktail and exclusive take-home gifts
• Leave with a Paris by Emily tote plus a personalized Polaroid photo

Walking into 60 Rue de Cléry near Sentier and Bonne Nouvelle

This is the kind of Paris activity where the location matters, because you’re heading to an actual atelier setting in the center of town. You’ll meet at 60 Rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris, and you can usually get there without drama: Sentier (Line 3) is about a 2-minute walk, Bonne Nouvelle (Lines 8 & 9) about 5 minutes, and Réaumur–Sébastopol (Lines 3 & 4) about 6 minutes.

Plan to arrive a few minutes early. The door may open at the start time or just a few minutes before, and late arrivals can’t be accepted once the activity begins. Translation: show up on time so you don’t miss part of the intro and the first tastings.

Also note the vibe: this is not suitable for children under 18. If you’re traveling with teens, this one won’t work. If you’re an adult couple, a group of friends, or anyone who likes learning while eating and drinking, the atmosphere is exactly the point.

Finally, it’s wheelchair accessible, and the host is English-speaking, so you don’t have to worry about language barriers when you’re trying to understand aroma, pairing logic, or the butter choices.

The hosts, the tasting card, and how they train your nose

The heart of this workshop is the guidance: a professional sommelier and chef run the show. You’re not just handed items to taste. You get a tasting card to follow along, which helps you stay focused on what matters in French wine and cheese pairings—flavor, aroma, and how things change once you try them side by side.

A big part of the fun is the sense test. Expect an aroma quiz designed to sharpen your nose. One guest even mentioned a blindfold-style test, which makes sense with the theme: when you’re not relying on sight, your brain has to work harder on smell and texture cues. It’s playful, but it teaches a real skill you can use later in wine shops and fromagerie counters.

The tone from guest feedback is also worth noting. People regularly mention the host chatting about French wine culture and society-style context, not just listing facts. Some visitors specifically called out hosts like Anais and Fiorella for making the group feel comfortable, keeping conversation moving, and making the tasting playful without turning it into a lecture.

And yes, the Emily in Paris energy is part of the experience—so you’ll probably recognize the vibe even if you’re not a die-hard fan of the show. The point isn’t to be silly for the sake of it. The point is to make French food feel approachable.

Five cheeses and four wines: what you learn from the pairing rhythm

You’ll taste five artisanal French cheeses paired with four premium wines, with a balance of whites and reds. That structure is valuable, because it forces your palate to switch gears instead of getting stuck in one flavor profile for the whole evening.

You also get freshly baked French bread. That matters more than people think. Bread acts like a neutral tool: you can reset your palate between tasting notes, especially when you’re moving from something sharp or creamy to something more tannic or aromatic in the wine pairing.

Here’s what this kind of pairing lesson gives you as a practical takeaway:

• You start noticing how acidity in wine can cut through fat in cheese.
• You learn why some cheeses love aromatic whites, while others pair better with reds that have structure.
• You get a sense of how texture matters just as much as taste—soft cheese behaves differently on the palate than harder styles.

The workshop also aims to keep your attention on more than one sense at a time. When you’re doing an aroma quiz and then immediately tasting, you’re training your brain to connect smell to flavor. That’s the difference between tasting like a tourist and tasting like someone who’s learning.

One of the best-value parts of the whole experience is that you’re tasting multiple pairings in a short window. For many travelers, the skill is not finding one good cheese. The skill is understanding why a pairing works, so you can order confidently later.

Making butter with fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender

The hands-on moment is the butter-making. This is where the workshop turns from tasting class into a take-home craft.

You’ll create customized French butter using premium ingredients like fleur de sel (the delicate, flaky salt), plus options such as herbs (including a Provence-style herb choice) or lavender. The exact flavor combinations are part of the fun because you get to choose how you want your butter to taste, not just which cheese you’ll sample next.

Why this is more than a cute activity: butter flavor is intense and specific. Once you mix salt with herbs or lavender and you taste the result against bread, you start understanding how French flavors are built—simple ingredients, carefully balanced.

Practically, think of it as a shortcut to French everyday cooking. You can recreate the idea later even if you don’t copy the exact same ingredients. One guest even said they’d be making apéro-style drinks after the class, which tells you the experience doesn’t stop at the tasting room. It tends to spark follow-up habits.

There’s also the sensory side. Making butter forces you to pay attention to aroma and mouthfeel. You’re not just evaluating a finished product. You’re building a flavor from scratch, then tasting how your choices behave.

And because this is the main “Emily” feature—stylish, playful, and Instagram-friendly—it’s a great activity for couples or friend groups who want something memorable, not just consumable.

The Emily cocktail, Polaroid keepsake, and Paris by Emily tote

At the end, you get a signature Emily in Paris cocktail plus exclusive gifts. This is where the experience feels intentionally packaged: you’re learning, tasting, making, testing your senses—and then you’re given something to mark the night.

The take-home items are part of the value: a Paris by Emily tote bag, and a customized Polaroid photo with a frame. Guests specifically mentioned getting the Polaroid when they left, and that kind of keepsake is perfect if you want a souvenir that’s more personal than a magnet.

As for the cocktail, one guest noted it inspired future Lillet Spritz plans. That’s not something you should assume for every session, but it does point to the style: a fun apéro moment that matches the rest of the evening.

This finale also helps you digest what you learned. After several cheeses and wine pairings, the cocktail is a release valve. It keeps the mood celebratory without turning the workshop into a party where nothing sticks.

Price and logistics: is $116 per person good value?

At $116 per person for a 2-hour session, the price only makes sense if you’re getting full use from what’s included. Here’s what’s built into the ticket:

• Expert guidance from a sommelier and chef
• 5 cheeses + 4 wines (including reds and whites)
• Fresh French bread
• Make your own customized butter (fleur de sel plus herbs or lavender)
• A signature Emily in Paris cocktail
• A tasting card to follow along
• A Paris by Emily tote
• A Polaroid photo and frame as a keepsake

That package is important. If you were to try to recreate it yourself—buy multiple cheeses, pick wines, find ingredients for flavored butter, and add bread—costs add up fast. Here, you’re paying for the selection, pairing guidance, and the hands-on instruction, plus you’re getting souvenir value that’s hard to price but easy to appreciate.

The main “consideration” is that it’s adult-focused and wine-based. If you don’t drink, you may still enjoy the cheese and butter parts, but the workshop is clearly designed around wine tasting. Also, because late arrivals can’t be accommodated once it starts, you’ll want to plan your day so you’re not rushing.

If you love the idea of learning French flavors through taste—salt, aroma, fat, acidity—this price feels easier to justify. If you only want a quick snack stop, it’ll feel heavy.

Who should book this workshop in Paris?

I’d book it if you’re one of these travelers:

• You want a hands-on food experience, not just a sightseeing stop
• You like the mix of learning and fun, like a class with a party tone
• You’re traveling with a date or friends who enjoy trying new flavors
• You want something that works even if you’re not deep into Emily in Paris lore, because the tasting itself carries the experience

I’d think twice if:

• You’re traveling with kids under 18
• You prefer food experiences that don’t revolve around wine and cocktails
• You hate any scheduled activity where being on time matters (late arrivals aren’t accepted)

Should you book the Official Emily in Paris Wine, Cheese & Butter Making?

Yes, if you want a central Paris activity that tastes like France and feels like a themed evening done with care. This works because it’s not only “Emily” on the outside. You get real pairing structure, a sensory aroma challenge, and a craft moment where you make butter with fleur de sel and flavor choices you can actually taste later.

Before you book, make sure it fits your day: arrive early, plan to be there for the full 2 hours, and come hungry enough to enjoy the bread and the multiple cheese-and-wine tastings. If you do that, you’ll leave with more than souvenirs—you’ll leave with a better instinct for how wine and cheese work together, plus a butter recipe idea you can bring home and use.

FAQ

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

The experience lasts 2 hours.

What is the price per person?

It costs $116 per person.

Where is the meeting point, and what’s nearby?

You’ll meet at 60 Rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris. The closest metro stations listed are Sentier (Line 3), Bonne Nouvelle (Lines 8 & 9), and Réaumur–Sébastopol (Lines 3 & 4).

Is this experience for children?

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

What’s included in the tasting?

You get tasting card guidance, five artisanal French cheeses paired with four wines, freshly baked bread, and you make customized French butter with fleur de sel plus options like herbs or lavender. You also end with a signature Emily in Paris cocktail and receive the Paris by Emily tote bag and a customized Polaroid keepsake.

Can I bring outside food or drinks?

Outside food and drinks are not allowed.

What language is the host speaking?

The host or greeter is English.

Is there free cancellation?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Is pay later available?

Yes. You can reserve now and pay later.

Is it wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the experience is wheelchair accessible.