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Paris Montmartre Cheese Charcuterie Wine Tasting with Audio Tour
Enjoy a French tasting experience in the heart of Montmartre at the historic restaurant La Mère Catherine, one of the oldest and most iconic venues in Paris. Founded in 1793, this legendary spot is closely linked to the history of the district and offers a unique setting to discover traditional French flavors. Choose between a cheese tasting or a more complete option including cheese, charcuterie, and two glasses of wine (non-alcoholic alternatives are available). Carefully selected regional pr
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Overview
- ✓Enjoy a French tasting experience in the heart of Montmartre at the historic restaurant La Mère Catherine, one of the oldest and most iconic venues in Paris.
- ✓Founded in 1793, this legendary spot is closely linked to the history of the district and offers a unique setting to discover traditional French flavors.
- ✓Choose between a cheese tasting or a more complete option including cheese, charcuterie, and two glasses of wine (non-alcoholic alternatives are available).
- ✓Carefully selected regional products provide an authentic introduction to French gastronomy.
- ✓Your experience takes place in the lively and picturesque neighborhood of Montmartre, known for its artistic heritage and village-like atmosphere.
Enjoy a French tasting experience in the heart of Montmartre at the historic restaurant La Mère Catherine, one of the oldest and most iconic venues in Paris. Founded in 1793, this legendary spot is closely linked to the history of the district and offers a unique setting to discover traditional French flavors. Choose between a cheese tasting or a more complete option including cheese, charcuterie, and two glasses of wine (non-alcoholic alternatives are available). Carefully selected regional products provide an authentic introduction to French gastronomy. Your experience takes place in the lively and picturesque neighborhood of Montmartre, known for its artistic heritage and village-like atmosphere. To enrich your visit, a digital audio guide is included. It provides commentary on the district’s key locations, artists, and history, helping you better understand the spirit of Montmartre as you explore. This experience combines French culinary traditions with cultural discovery.
Enjoy a French tasting experience in the heart of Montmartre at the historic restaurant La Mère Catherine, one of the oldest and most iconic venues in Paris. Founded in 1793, this legendary spot is closely linked to the history of the district and offers a unique setting to discover traditional French flavors. Choose between a cheese tasting or a more complete option including cheese, charcuterie, and two glasses of wine (non-alcoholic alternatives are available). Carefully selected regional products provide an authentic introduction to French gastronomy. Your experience takes place in the lively and picturesque neighborhood of Montmartre, known for its artistic heritage and village-like atmosphere. To enrich your visit, a digital audio guide is included. It provides commentary on the district’s key locations, artists, and history, helping you better understand the spirit of Montmartre as you explore. This experience combines French culinary traditions with cultural discovery.
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What’s Included
- ✓Digital audio guide of Montmartre in multiple languages
- ✓Audio guide (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish)
- ✓Non-alcoholic alternatives
- ✓Option of cheese only or cheese, charcuterie, and wine at La Mère Catherine
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Live guide
- ✗Additional food and drinks
- ✗Transportation
- ✗Headphones
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Your tasting experience includes a selection of cheeses or a combination of cheese, charcuterie, and two glasses of wine. Non-alcoholic alternatives are available.
- •The tasting can be enjoyed at any time during the restaurant’s opening hours (07:00–02:00), offering flexibility for your visit.
- •The experience takes place in Montmartre, a lively and historic district with uneven streets and walking areas. Comfortable footwear is recommended.
- •This activity does not include a live guide.
- •The digital audio guide is provided as an additional feature to enrich your visit to Montmartre.
- •The audio guide is provided via mobile app for iOS and Android.
- •Audio guide is available anytime, date and time during checkout are approximate.
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Please arrive at La Mère Catherine restaurant in Montmartre during the restaurant’s opening hours. There is no live guide to meet — simply check in with the restaurant staff upon arrival. The digital audio guide is included and can be used during your time in Montmartre to explore the sights.
🏁 End point
Please arrive at La Mère Catherine restaurant in Montmartre during the restaurant’s opening hours. There is no live guide to meet — simply check in with the restaurant staff upon arrival. The digital audio guide is included and can be used during your time in Montmartre to explore the sights.
Good to know
- Guide languages
- German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
- Ages
- Infant 12–17 · Adult 18–99
- Ticket
- - Your tasting experience includes a selection of cheeses or a combination of cheese, charcuterie, and two glasses of wine (non-alcoholic alternatives are available) depending on the option selected. - The tasting can be enjoyed at any time during the restaurant’s opening hours (07:00–02:00), offering flexibility for your visit. - The experience takes place in Montmartre, a lively and historic district with uneven streets and walking areas. Comfortable footwear is recommended. - This activity does not include a live guide. - The digital audio guide is provided as an additional feature to enrich your visit to Montmartre. What to bring: - Charged Smartphone - Headphones
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour options
- Extended tasting & Audio Tour: Audio guide to Montmartre Cheese, Charcuterie and Wine: Cheese, Charcuterie & Wine Tasting with Audio Tour to Montmartre
- Cheese Tasting & Audio Tour: Audio guide to Montmartre Cheese Tasting
Itinerary
40 min
Enjoy a French tasting experience in the heart of Montmartre at the historic restaurant La Mère Catherine, one of the oldest and most iconic venues in Paris. Founded in 1793, this legendary spot is closely linked to the history of the district and offers a unique setting to discover traditional French flavors.
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Moulin Rouge is Paris at its most flamboyant—a legendary cabaret in Montmartre, famous for its red windmill and dazzling can-can dancers. Opened in 1889, it became a symbol of Belle Époque nightlife, where artists like Toulouse-Lautrec found inspiration. Inside, feathers, sequins, and champagne set the stage for extravagant shows. It’s not subtle—but that’s the point. Paris here is bold, playful, and unapologetically alive.
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Café des Deux Moulins is a small, iconic café in Montmartre, made famous by the film Amélie. With its red façade and cozy interior, it still feels like a movie set — quirky, warm, and unmistakably Parisian. Come for coffee, stay for the charm (and a bit of cinematic nostalgia).
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Wall of Love (Le Mur des Je t’aime) is a romantic mosaic in Montmartre, where “I love you” is written in over 250 languages. Created in 2000, the deep blue wall is dotted with red fragments symbolizing broken hearts made whole. Small, simple, and quietly touching — it’s Paris saying the same thing, again and again, in every voice.
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Au Marché de la Butte is a cozy local grocery shop in Montmartre, known for its fresh produce, cheeses, and everyday French essentials. Small and unpretentious, it feels like a neighborhood staple — where locals pop in for a baguette or a quick chat. Simple, authentic, and very Parisian.
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Bateau-Lavoir is a modest building in Montmartre that once housed a legendary community of artists. In the early 1900s, figures like Picasso, Modigliani, and Apollinaire lived and worked here — Picasso even painted Les Demoiselles d’Avignon inside. Though rebuilt after a fire, it remains a symbol of bohemian Paris, where modern art quietly began.
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Moulin de la Galette is a historic windmill in Montmartre, once part of a lively 19th-century dance garden. Immortalized by Renoir’s famous painting, it was a place where Parisians came to dance, drink, and escape the city below. Today, only one of the original mills remains, beside a restaurant — less wild than before, but still rich in artistic memory.
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Le Passe-Muraille is a whimsical sculpture in Montmartre, showing a man halfway through a wall — frozen mid-escape. Inspired by a story by Marcel Aymé, it captures a touch of Parisian surrealism. Rub his hand for luck, and maybe — just maybe — you’ll pass through walls too.
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The Monument to Dalida in Montmartre is a bronze bust honoring the beloved French-Italian singer. Located on a small square near her former home, it’s become a quiet pilgrimage spot for fans — many touch the statue’s chest for luck, polishing it to a golden shine. Intimate and slightly nostalgic, it’s less a monument than a gesture of enduring affection.
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Au Lapin Agile is one of Montmartre’s most legendary cabarets — a small, crooked house where Picasso, Modigliani, and Apollinaire once gathered to drink, argue, and create. Dating back to the 19th century, it still hosts intimate evenings of chanson, poetry, and storytelling. No flashy show — just raw, bohemian spirit. It’s Paris stripped to its artistic bones.
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Clos Montmartre is a tiny hidden vineyard in the heart of Montmartre, producing a small amount of wine each year. Surrounded by fences and greenery, it feels like a rural secret in the middle of Paris. Each autumn, it hosts a lively wine festival — a reminder that this hill was once covered in vines long before the artists arrived.
10 min
La Maison Rose is one of Montmartre’s most photographed spots — a charming pink café tucked on a quiet corner. Once frequented by artists like Picasso, today it’s a cozy place for coffee or lunch, wrapped in ivy and soft pastel tones. Simple, romantic, and unmistakably Parisian — it looks like it was painted into the street.
10 min
Place du Tertre is the lively artists’ square in Montmartre, where painters set up easels and sketch portraits right on the cobblestones. Once the heart of bohemian Paris, it still buzzes with cafés, caricaturists, and a slightly theatrical charm. Touristy, yes — but still one of the best places to feel Montmartre’s artistic spirit.
10 min
Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre is one of the oldest churches in Paris, dating back to the 12th century. Tucked beside Sacré-Cœur, it feels quiet and almost hidden, with simple stone walls and a peaceful interior. Built on the site of an ancient Roman temple, it carries layers of history — calm, understated, and far from the crowds just outside.
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Sacré-Cœur Basilica crowns Montmartre with its bright white domes, visible from across Paris. Built in the late 19th century, it’s both a religious landmark and one of the city’s best viewpoints. Inside — quiet mosaics and soft light; outside — wide steps, street performers, and sweeping views over Paris. Sacred and scenic at once.
5 min
Square Louise-Michel is the green hillside park stretching below Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre. With its terraces, fountains, and winding paths, it’s the perfect spot to pause before (or after) climbing to the basilica. From here, the view opens over Paris — half garden, half viewpoint, always alive with locals and visitors.
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