A Netflix-themed food class can be surprisingly legit. In central Paris, you get an Official Emily in Paris-style tasting with a chef and sommelier, plus real hands-on butter making. I like that it feels playful without turning into a gimmick.

Two things I love: you’ll craft your own French butter using options like fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender, and you’ll leave with more than just samples—there’s a cocktail and themed take-home souvenirs. The main downside to consider is the price: at $116 for 2 hours, it’s best if you’re truly excited about wine, cheese, and butter (not just the TV tie-in).

Key highlights you’ll actually remember

• Make butter your way with fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender
• Five artisanal cheeses + four French wines with clear pairings
• Aroma challenge (including a fun scent quiz) that tests your senses
• Signature Emily in Paris cocktail to close the experience
• Paris by Emily tote + customized Polaroid to take home

Why the Emily in Paris theme works in real life

This isn’t a lecture that uses the show as a costume. The format is built around tasting and doing: wine and cheese pairings, bread on the table, and a proper butter workshop led with chef energy. If you like the idea of Paris “apéro” culture—casual, social, and food-first—this fits the bill.

I also like that the hosts bring wine knowledge and French food culture into the conversation. You’re not stuck reading tasting notes off a card. Instead, you get guided tasting plus a few clever “test your senses” moments, so you’re learning by participating.

One more thing: the vibe seems to work for both Emily fans and people who just want a fun Paris night out. Hosts mentioned by name in the experience details include Anais and Fiorella, and both come through as strong communicators—friendly, talk-forward, and good at keeping the group moving.

Start strong: what happens when you arrive at Rue de Cléry

You’ll meet at 60 Rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris, near metro stations including Sentier (Line 3) and Bonne Nouvelle (Lines 8 & 9). Plan to arrive a few minutes early. The door may open right at the starting time or shortly before, and late arrivals can’t be accepted once the session begins.

That matters more than it sounds. This experience is only 2 hours, so there isn’t much cushion for everyone to trickle in. If you like organized chaos—high energy but still structured—you’ll appreciate the timing.

Once you’re inside, you’ll be guided in English and given an exclusive tasting card to follow along. That card is helpful because it turns the tasting into something you can actually remember later—what you liked, what paired well, and what flavors you noticed first.

Butter making: fleur de sel, herbs, or lavender (hands-on payoff)

If you’re deciding whether this class is worth it, start here. The butter workshop is the “I did this” part of the evening, not just “I ate that.”

You’ll make a customized French butter using premium mix-ins such as:

• fleur de sel
• herbs (like herbes de Provence)
• lavender

What’s valuable isn’t only the flavor. It’s the process. When you physically combine the ingredients and shape the butter, you start tasting with a different level of attention. Instead of saying this tastes good, you’ll be able to explain why—salt perception, herb brightness, or the way lavender shifts the aroma.

This also ties nicely into the tasting that comes after. Butter isn’t just a side in French culture; it’s a texture and a flavor builder. When you understand how salt and herbs behave in butter, wine and cheese pairings become easier to decode.

Practical note: the experience rules say food and drinks aren’t allowed (so don’t bring your own snacks). You’re provided the bread and tastings as part of the event, and that’s the whole point.

The core tasting: 5 cheeses, 4 wines, and smarter pairings

After the butter step, you settle into the main tasting: five artisanal French cheeses paired with four French wines—a mix of reds and whites. You also get freshly baked French bread to help you build each bite.

Here’s the part I think is most useful for you as a reader: the pairings are designed to teach your palate, not just fill your plate. The hosts guide you through what to notice, then you test it yourself.

In a class like this, it’s easy to end up with a “tasted everything, learned nothing” evening. This one pushes in the opposite direction. The aroma challenge and scent quiz keep you from drifting into autopilot. And the tasting card helps you map flavors in the moment, so it sticks.

Also, this isn’t limited to only one cheese style or only one wine style. The mix of whites and reds keeps you from getting stuck in one flavor lane. If you’re the type who likes to compare how acidity, fruit, or tannins show up with dairy, you’ll get plenty to play with.

Bread + butter + cheese: the French order of operations

One small but important detail: the tasting isn’t just cheese on its own. You get bread with it, and you made the butter yourself.

That combination changes how you taste:

• Bread helps reset your palate between bites.
• Your butter flavor (salt, herbs, lavender) can highlight different notes in a wine.
• Cheese texture—soft, creamy, firm—shifts the way aroma reads.

If you’re new to wine and cheese, this is exactly the kind of structure that makes you feel like you’re “getting it,” instead of guessing. If you already know a bit, it’s still fun because you’re tasting with a specific butter variable.

The senses game: aroma quiz and the “Emily” energy

Aromas are where the magic happens, and this experience leans into that. You take part in an aroma quiz designed to test your senses—basically training your nose, then letting you compare what you think you smell to what’s actually there.

Some participants mention a blindfold-style test as part of this kind of quiz experience. Even if you’re not expecting that exact format, you should assume there’s a playful element that gets everyone participating. That’s a good thing. It turns the tasting from background ambiance into a shared activity.

The practical takeaway for you: aroma training helps you do two things faster back home. First, you start identifying flavors you’d normally miss. Second, you stop relying only on taste—so you can describe what you’re experiencing instead of just saying it’s good.

Cocktail finale and the take-home souvenirs

The experience ends with a signature Emily in Paris cocktail. It’s the kind of finishing touch that makes the whole night feel like an event, not just a class.

Then the goodie bag arrives—except you don’t just toss it in your hotel drawer. You’ll get:

• a Paris by Emily tote bag
• a customized Polaroid photo, including a frame

This is more than merch. The Polaroid part matters because it gives you a physical memory right away. It’s also an easy way to capture the group vibe without needing everyone to line up for a perfect phone shot.

Price and value: is $116 for 2 hours fair?

Let’s talk money plainly. At $116 per person for a 2-hour experience, you’re paying for four things working together:

• a guided tasting with five cheeses and four wines
• a chef-led process to make butter
• a sommelier-led learning component (the pairing logic and the scent quiz)
• themed extras (cocktail, tote, and customized Polaroid)

If you only wanted to eat cheese and drink wine, you could probably find cheaper options in Paris. But most “cheese and wine” nights don’t include the hands-on butter workshop, the structured pairing guidance, and the sense-training activity.

So the value question comes down to your style:

• If you enjoy interactive food experiences, this price is easier to justify.
• If you’re allergic to structured classes or you don’t drink wine, it’ll feel steep.
• If you love France food culture and want a guided, memorable night in a central area, it compares well to other ticketed tastings that focus only on one thing.

Who this is best for (and who might hesitate)

This works especially well for:

• couples on a date who want an activity, not just dinner
• friends looking for a shared, social food moment
• people who like wine-and-cheese pairing but want the instructions
• Emily in Paris fans who want the show energy translated into real flavors

It might be less ideal if:

• you’re traveling with kids (it’s not suitable for children under 18)
• you don’t want alcohol included in the experience
• you hate being on a timed schedule (this is 2 hours, and late arrivals aren’t accepted)

Quick practical checklist before you go

Here’s what I’d do if I were planning my own evening:

• Set a calendar reminder to arrive early—Rue de Cléry is central, but the timing is strict.
• Skip outside snacks and drinks since food/drinks are not allowed.
• Bring your curiosity. You’re going to taste, compare, and do the butter step, so go hungry in the most polite way.
• If you’re a fan of the show, enjoy the theme, but keep your expectations anchored to the food. The point is French flavors, not costume.

Should you book this Emily in Paris wine and cheese butter workshop?

Book it if you want a structured, fun Paris night where you leave with both palate knowledge and physical souvenirs. The mix of hands-on butter making, a guided tasting of five cheeses and four wines, and the aroma quiz makes it feel like more than just a themed meal.

Skip it if you’re mainly looking for a cheap drink and a casual snack, or if you’re traveling with children under 18. And if you’re allergic to the idea of timed activities, remember: they start on time, and late entries can’t be added.

If you match the “food-forward, interactive, slightly glamorous” vibe, you’re likely to have a great time.

FAQ

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

It lasts 2 hours.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is 60 Rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris, France. The closest metro stations listed are Sentier (Line 3), Bonne Nouvelle (Lines 8 & 9), and Réaumur–Sébastopol (Lines 3 & 4).

What’s included in the tasting?

You’ll taste five artisanal French cheeses paired with four French wines, plus freshly baked French bread.

Can I bring my own food or drinks?

No. Food and drinks are not allowed.

Do I need to speak French?

No. The host or greeter is English.

Is it suitable for children?

It’s not suitable for children under 18.

What happens at the end, and do I take anything home?

You’ll have a signature Emily in Paris cocktail, and you’ll take home a Paris by Emily tote bag plus a customized Polaroid photo and frame.

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