Museums

Cheese Museum Guided Tour & Tastings

4.8/5(16)

Katie K

Solo

Verified booking

Sep 2026

This was a super well put together tour and very interesting! The guide was charming and informative, great visual aides, and a truly delicious selection of cheeses to sample at the end.

Eugenie H

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

Our guide was very interesting and friendly. He explained the history of French cheese and the science of cheese-making. After the explanation, we tasted four delicious cheeses typical of France.

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.

Entry to the Living Cheese Museum

1-hour guided tour in English (as per option selected)

1-hour guided tour in French (as per option selected)

Live cheesemaking demonstration

Tasting of 4 French cheeses

Wine pairing

Cheesemaking workshop

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Katie K
Solo
Verified booking
Sep 2026
This was a super well put together tour and very interesting! The guide was charming and informative, great visual aides, and a truly delicious selection of cheeses to sample at the end.
Eugenie H
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
Our guide was very interesting and friendly. He explained the history of French cheese and the science of cheese-making. After the explanation, we tasted four delicious cheeses typical of France.
Jacqeline J
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
The guides information was fabulous. She loves her job. Unfortunately 2 of the 6 people only spoke French in an English speaking tour. This was confusing and the tour longer than necessary due to her constantly switching languages. Great cheeses.
Claire M
Family
Verified booking
Mar 2026
A very dedicated and passionate guide, the tour was informative and interesting. A lovely tasting at the end. Thank you very much for the tour. I highly recommend it.
Christine M
Family
Verified booking
Jan 2026
The cheese museum was truly excellent. If you like cheese and know a little about the different types, this will be of especial interest. I cannot recommend highly enough. I'm so glad I went. I learned about timing, types, reasons for differences, and more.

Discover the art of cheese-making with a guided visit and tasting at Paris’s Living Cheese Museum, the first of its kind in France.

Getting started

Begin your experience at the museum’s main entrance, where your cheese expert welcomes you. After ticket validation and a brief introduction, get ready to explore the world of cheese.

What to expect

Cheese Museum Paris

Located in the heart of Paris, the Living Cheese Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing France’s rich cheese heritage. The museum offers a hands-on journey through the traditions, methods, and stories behind iconic French cheeses.

Features

Guided tour by cheese expert: Learn about the cheese-making process, from milk selection to aging, with insights from a knowledgeable guide, either in English or French.

Cheese tasting: Sample a curated selection of French cheeses, each chosen to highlight regional variety and craftsmanship.

Interactive exhibits: Explore displays that explain milk types, production methods, and the cultural role of cheese in France.

Historical displays: Discover the evolution of cheese-making through historical artifacts and engaging stories.

What to bring

Bring a photo ID in case it’s needed at the entrance.

Wear comfortable shoes, as you’ll be standing during parts of the tour and demonstration.

What’s not allowed

Large bags, suitcases, or bulky luggage aren’t allowed for security reasons.

No pets allowed. Only registered service animals are permitted.

Outside food and drinks can’t be brought into the museum.

Accessibility

The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, with step-free entry and accessible restrooms.

Additional information

Kids under 7 can enter for free.

The visit includes a live cheese-making demo and a tasting session.

If you have any allergies or dietary needs, let the staff know before the tasting.

Your ticket will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the ticket on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at Musée Vivant du fromage.

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

Landmark: Right next to the Blue Lemon accessories store.

Get directions to the redemption point