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Cheese Museum Paris Tickets

Explore France’s rich cheese heritage at the Living Cheese Museum. Take a guided tour through regional varieties, enjoy curated pairings, and roll up your sleeves for a cheesemaking workshop that blends tradition, taste, and fun in the heart of Paris.
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Cheese Museum Paris Tickets
Server offering cheese sample to guest in Cheese Museum, Paris.
Woman sampling cheese at Cheese Museum in Paris.
People enjoying a cheese and wine tasting at Paroles de Fromagers in Paris, France.
Cheese selection on tray at Paroles de Fromagers, Paris, France.
Person shaping butter in a wooden mold at the Cheese Museum, Paris, France.
Assortment of cheeses with labels in Cheese Museum, Paris.
Chef slicing cheese at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Hands shaping fresh cheese at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Clinking wine glasses at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Chef slicing cheese at Cheese Museum in Paris.
People enjoying cheese tasting at Cheese Museum in Paris.

Cheese Museum Guided Tour & Tastings

Free cancellation
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1 hr

  • Explore the art of cheesemaking at France’s first cheese museum, where culinary heritage meets cultural history.

  • Join a one-hour guided tour in English or French, led by a cheese expert sharing centuries of knowledge and regional insights.

  • Enjoy tastings of four regional cheeses, handpicked to showcase the range and richness of local dairy traditions.

  • Watch a live cheesemaking demonstration that shows how milk becomes cheese, featuring both ancient methods and modern techniques.

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  • Explore the art of cheesemaking at France’s first cheese museum, where culinary heritage meets cultural history.

  • Join a one-hour guided tour in English or French, led by a cheese expert sharing centuries of knowledge and regional insights.

  • Enjoy tastings of four regional cheeses, handpicked to showcase the range and richness of local dairy traditions.

  • Watch a live cheesemaking demonstration that shows how milk becomes cheese, featuring both ancient methods and modern techniques.

from
€20
Guests enjoying wine and cheese at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Cheese selection on a tray at the Cheese Museum in Paris, France.
Person crafting burrata cheese at Cheese Museum, Paris, France.
Cutting cheese at the Cheese Museum in Paris, France.
Cheese selection at Cheese Museum Paris, featuring Brie Truffé and Bleu des Causses.
People clinking wine glasses over cheese platter at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Cheese selection on tray at Paroles de Fromagers, Paris, France.
Chef slicing cheese at Cheese Museum in Paris.
People enjoying cheese tasting at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Assorted cheeses on wooden shelves at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Server presenting cheese samples to guests at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Clinking wine glasses over cheese platter at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Server slicing cheese at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Chef crafting mozzarella cheese at Cheese Museum in Paris.

French Cheese Pairing & Tasting Experience

Free cancellation
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2 hrs 15 mins

  • Take part in the heritage of French cheese and wine pairings in a 17th-century tasting cellar guided by passionate experts.

  • Enjoy a curated tasting of aged cheeses and regional wines, each chosen to highlight complementary flavours and textures.

  • Get to know the pairing philosophy behind French gastronomy, like why creamy cheeses shine with crisp whites, and how bold reds elevate aged varieties.

  • Visit the on-site aging cellar for a behind-the-scenes look at how fine cheeses are stored, matured, and preserved.

More details

  • Take part in the heritage of French cheese and wine pairings in a 17th-century tasting cellar guided by passionate experts.

  • Enjoy a curated tasting of aged cheeses and regional wines, each chosen to highlight complementary flavours and textures.

  • Get to know the pairing philosophy behind French gastronomy, like why creamy cheeses shine with crisp whites, and how bold reds elevate aged varieties.

  • Visit the on-site aging cellar for a behind-the-scenes look at how fine cheeses are stored, matured, and preserved.

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€95
Hands shaping fresh cheese at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Expert discussing cheese varieties with visitors at the Cheese Museum in Paris, France.
Person shaping butter in a wooden mold at the Cheese Museum, Paris, France.
Cheese selection on tray at Paroles de Fromagers, Paris, France.
Cheese making demonstration at Cheese Museum, Paris with expert guidance.
Person crafting burrata cheese at Cheese Museum, Paris, France.
Assortment of cheeses with labels in Cheese Museum, Paris.
Chef slicing cheese at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Assorted cheeses on wooden shelves at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Clinking wine glasses over cheese platter at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Chef slicing cheese at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Server slicing cheese at Cheese Museum in Paris.
Woman sampling cheese at Cheese Museum in Paris.
White cheddar cheese pieces on a wooden board at Cheese Museum in Paris.
People enjoying cheese tasting at Cheese Museum in Paris.
People clinking wine glasses over cheese platter at Cheese Museum in Paris.

Cheesemaking Workshop with Tastings

Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
2 hrs

  • Get hands-on with the art of French cheesemaking in an authentic workshop set in the heart of Paris.

  • Explore how ingredients, tools, and timing all come together to create the textures and flavours that define French cheese.

  • Tour the aging cellar, create your own soft French cheese and classic butter, then enjoy a relaxed tasting with a glass of wine.

  • Discover how regional landscapes and seasonal traditions influence the cheese on your plate.

  • With small group sizes and plenty of interaction, this experience connects food, culture, and craftsmanship in one cheesy session.

More details

  • Get hands-on with the art of French cheesemaking in an authentic workshop set in the heart of Paris.

  • Explore how ingredients, tools, and timing all come together to create the textures and flavours that define French cheese.

  • Tour the aging cellar, create your own soft French cheese and classic butter, then enjoy a relaxed tasting with a glass of wine.

  • Discover how regional landscapes and seasonal traditions influence the cheese on your plate.

  • With small group sizes and plenty of interaction, this experience connects food, culture, and craftsmanship in one cheesy session.

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€70

Pro tips to help you make a pick

Museum entry tickets include full access to all exhibits, interactive displays, and a guided tasting of four French cheeses.

Cheese-making workshop is held at a separate location (the Cheese School) and does not include museum entry, which must be booked separately.

French cheese tasting and pairing sessions are held in the cellar beneath the museum, but don’t include entry to the museum exhibits.

Book 1–2 weeks in advance, especially for weekends, holidays, or if you're eyeing a workshop or cheese pairing sessions, they can fill up fast!

About Musée Vivant du fromage

Discover the delicious history of cheese at the Living Cheese Museum in Paris, where centuries of tradition, flavor, and craftsmanship come together. Trace cheese’s journey from ancient techniques to beloved French specialties, and learn how it became a symbol of culture and cuisine. Taste your way through curated samples, explore interactive exhibits, and get an inside look at cheese production. Make your visit even more memorable by joining a cheese-making workshop and crafting your very own cheese.

Did you know?

You can explore an interactive map of France to learn how regions like Alsace, Normandy, and Auvergne shaped their signature cheeses.

The museum features a real 17th-century aging cellar, where cheeses rest and develop their flavors just like they did centuries ago.

Find out how to pair cheese like a pro, with expert tips on matching textures, aromas, and flavors of cheese and wine.

Get to watch the cheesemaking process come alive through an immersive, wall-length exhibit taking you from fresh milk to finished wheel.

Why visit Musée Vivant du fromage?

Travel through cheese history

Trace cheese’s journey from ancient methods to iconic French tradition in a fun, immersive setting.

Tasting included with entry

Enjoy a guided tasting of four artisanal French cheeses in a vaulted cellar.

Watch cheese being made

See live cheesemaking in action and discover how fresh cheese is molded and prepared.

Make your own cheese

Upgrade your visit with a workshop where you stir, mold, and craft fresh cheese with expert guidance.

Plan your visit

Address

39 Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île, 75004 Paris, France

Nearest Metro station

Pont Marie

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