The Official Emily in Paris Wine & Cheese with Butter Making

If French comfort food had a TV wardrobe, this would be it. This official Emily in Paris themed wine, cheese, and butter atelier is a playful way to learn pairing skills, from fleur de sel butter to a fun aroma quiz. I love how it mixes show energy with hands-on food work, and you’ll like the expert guidance from a professional sommelier and chef. One heads-up: it’s adults-only (18+), and you can’t bring your own food or drinks.

The best part for me is the structure. You taste thoughtfully paired wines and cheeses, then you learn how to smell, taste, and match flavors without needing to be a wine expert. If you’re coming with a big group or late, read the timing notes carefully, because late arrivals are not accepted once it starts.

Key things you’ll enjoy most

• Official Emily in Paris theme, but the focus stays on real French flavors: wine, cheese, bread, and butter
• Choose your butter add-ins like fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender, with chef guidance
• Aroma and senses games including an aroma challenge that helps you train your palate
• Five artisanal cheeses with four French wines, balanced between reds and whites
• Take-home keepsakes: a Paris by Emily tote bag plus a personalized Polaroid photo and frame
• Hosts who keep it fun and conversational, with reviewed experiences mentioning Anais and Fiorella

Emily in Paris energy, without the tourist-only vibe

This is an “atelier” style tasting, not a stiff lecture. You’ll meet in central Paris, at 60 Rue de Cléry (near Sentier and Bonne Nouvelle), and the vibe is stylish and playful, very much in the spirit of Emily. But the heart of the evening is practical: you taste, you compare, and you build a pairing logic that makes sense.

What I like about this format is that it lowers the intimidation factor. You don’t have to know how to describe wine like a critic. You just need to pay attention to aroma, texture, saltiness, and the way cheese and wine nudge each other in the glass and on the plate.

For a possible drawback, keep expectations realistic about what you can “learn” in 2 hours. You’ll get strong foundations and a memorable experience, but it’s still a short tasting. Come hungry for fun and basic technique, not for a lifetime master plan.

What’s on the table: 5 cheeses, 4 wines, and fresh bread

Your tasting centers on five artisanal French cheeses paired with four premium French wines. The selection is designed to move you around: you get a mix of reds and whites, so you can taste how different styles behave with different cheeses.

Even if cheese is your main love, the bread matters. Freshly baked French bread is part of the experience, and it gives you a neutral base to reset your palate between pairings. That makes the tasting feel more intentional, especially after stronger flavors like aged cheeses or herbs-forward bites.

Here’s how you’ll likely experience the pacing:

• You start by tasting a cheese, then you compare it with its paired wine.
• The sommelier guides you through what to notice, so you’re not just sipping and nodding.
• You get a tasting card to follow along, which helps you remember what you liked and why.

A nice sign of value here is that you’re not paying just for the food. You’re paying for the pairing education. The whole point is to help you leave with a better sense of what works together when you’re back in your own kitchen, or ordering in a Paris wine bar.

Butter making in the style of Emily: fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender

After the tastings, you shift from eating to making. You’ll customize your own French butter with premium flavor choices like fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender. This is one of those moments that feels like a souvenir you can actually use.

Why butter is such a smart activity in a wine and cheese experience:

• It connects directly to taste. Salt, herbs, and lavender change the whole character of a bite.
• It trains your palate. You’re actively noticing how added flavors alter aroma and finish.
• It gives you something concrete to take home.

You’ll be guided by the chef, so you’re not left figuring it out with a confused look and messy hands. You’ll also get to build combinations that match your tasting preferences. If you loved the herby notes in a cheese, you can echo that in your butter. If you found yourself drawn to delicate floral aromas, lavender butter is a great follow-through.

The key consideration: this is not a cooking class that teaches multiple French sauces. It’s focused on one task, butter, done in a fun atelier setting. If you want a deep culinary workshop, you might want to pair this with a longer class later. If you want one high-impact, food-first experience, this fits perfectly.

Learn wine-tasting basics through an aroma challenge

A lot of wine tastings start and end with tasting notes. This one adds a senses game so you practice the skill behind the notes: smelling and detecting flavors.

You’ll test your senses with an aroma quiz, and the experience is designed to make you pay attention. That’s where the tasting card helps, and where the group energy tends to kick in. People who were sure they were “bad at wine” often end up surprised by how quickly smell training improves their accuracy.

I also like that this isn’t just about guessing. The sommelier’s job is to connect the senses game to real pairings. When you smell something and then taste cheese and wine, you start to understand why you like certain combinations. It turns wine and cheese from random enjoyment into repeatable comfort.

One small tip for your enjoyment: slow down during the aroma parts. Don’t rush to taste. Take one moment, smell, guess, then taste. It makes the learning stick and the experience more entertaining.

The final toast: Emily cocktail plus gifts you’ll actually keep

By the end, the experience goes very “très Emily.” You finish with a signature Emily in Paris cocktail. That serves two purposes. First, it’s a celebratory cap to the tasting. Second, it changes the flavor profile so you’re not just ending on more cheese and wine.

Then come the take-home goodies. You get:

• A Paris by Emily tote bag
• A customized Polaroid photo and frame as a keepsake

This matters because some themed activities stop being about food the second you leave the room. Here, the gifts feel linked to the memory of the experience, not random merch. The Polaroid setup especially adds a visual timestamp, and it’s an easy way to share your evening with friends later.

If you’re on a first trip to Paris, these souvenirs are a lot more satisfying than the typical keychain situation, because they reflect what you did, not just where you were.

Value check: is $116 for 2 hours actually fair?

$116 per person sounds like real money, so I look at what you receive. For 2 hours, you get expert-led guidance, five artisanal cheeses, four French wines, freshly baked bread, ingredients and support to make your own flavored butter, a signature cocktail, plus multiple take-home items.

That’s a dense bundle. In Paris, if you try to recreate this at restaurants, you’ll quickly spend similar amounts just on wine. Add cheese boards, bread, and a guided explanation, and the cost rises fast.

So the value comes from three places:

1. Quality and quantity of tasting (not just one cheese and one glass)
2. Guided pairing education, so you learn something useful
3. Hands-on butter making plus a cocktail and physical keepsakes

The only reason I’d hesitate is if you already know you dislike cheese or wine, even a little. The experience is built around both, and it’s adults-only. If you’re a true non-wine person, you might find the format less satisfying.

Who should book this experience in Paris?

This is ideal if you want a social, taste-focused evening. Reviews mention it being especially popular for friends and for dates, and the tone seems welcoming for people who don’t call themselves wine people.

It’s also a strong choice if you’re an Emily in Paris fan. You get the theme energy, but you’re still doing real tasting and real food work. One reviewer even said they enjoyed being included in the talks and never felt left out, which is exactly what you want in a group setting.

It also suits families where the kids are adults. One review specifically notes that a group of daughters in their 20s enjoyed the event.

Two practical matches:

• If you like learning by doing, the butter step and aroma quiz make the information stick.
• If you like conversation, this isn’t silent tasting. The host style tends to keep it moving.

Skip it if you’re traveling with kids under 18, since it’s not suitable for them.

Where to meet, and how to plan your timing

The meeting point is 60 Rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris. It’s near metro options like Sentier (Line 3), Bonne Nouvelle (Lines 8 and 9), and Réaumur–Sébastopol (Lines 3 and 4). You’ll want to arrive a few minutes early, and you should plan for the door to open right at the start time or shortly before.

One timing consideration: late arrivals cannot be accepted once the activity has begun. So if your day is packed with other stops, schedule this like it’s a reservation at a restaurant, not like a casual drop-in.

If you’re combining it with sightseeing, I suggest putting it in the evening slot where you can slow down. You’ll be tasting wine and cocktails, so a calmer pre-plan helps.

A quick reality check on what’s not allowed

The experience lists that food and drinks are not allowed, which usually means you should not bring your own items into the atelier. Plan to eat only what’s provided, since the tasting is designed as a complete sequence.

On the other hand, you can expect everything listed as included. That’s the whole point: you’re meant to taste the cheeses, pair the wines, make the butter, and end with the cocktail and gifts.

Book it or skip it?

I’d book this if you want one evening in Paris that mixes three things: iconic theme energy, hands-on food making, and practical pairing learning. The $116 price makes more sense when you see the full spread, and the 2-hour pace keeps it fun without turning it into a long school session.

I’d skip it if you strongly dislike wine and cheese, or if you’re traveling with anyone under 18. Also skip it if your schedule is unpredictable and you can’t reliably arrive on time, because late arrivals aren’t accepted once it begins.

FAQ

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

It lasts 2 hours.

Where does the experience meet in Paris?

The meeting point is 60 Rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris, France.

What language is the host or greeter?

The experience is hosted in English.

What’s included in the tasting and activity?

You’ll get expert guidance from a professional sommelier and chef, an exclusive tasting card, tasting of five artisanal cheeses paired with four French wines, fresh French bread, guidance to make customized butter (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.

Are children allowed?

No, it is not suitable for children under 18.

Can I bring my own food or drinks?

Food and drinks are not allowed.

Is there free cancellation?

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

Does the tour offer reserve now, pay later?

Yes, you can reserve now and pay later.

If you’d like, tell me your travel month and whether you’re more into wine, cheese, or cooking, and I’ll suggest the best time to slot this into your Paris day.