Lyon: Wine & Cheese Pairing with a Sommelier

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Earliest Date Available: October 13, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Lyon

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

English, French

Location

Lyon

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

English, French

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US$53.42 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: October 13, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Guided by a local sommelier, you don't just taste, you learn by doing. You'll start with the basics for reading a wine properly, then move to the heart of the workshop, which is food and wine pairing. You'll try the good pairings and the bad ones alike, so you grasp for yourself, concretely, why some combinations lift each other up while others fall flat. The workshop builds in stages, from goat versus cow to young cheese versus long-aged, then on to blue cheese, where you're fully on your own to think it through and call it. Along the way you'll explore France's terroirs, with the grape varieties, soils and microclimates all explained without the jargon. Standing, sociable and outdoors whenever the weather allows, the whole thing unfolds in a genuine Croix-Rousse wine cellar. A deep dive into gastronomic Lyon without ever leaving the neighbourhood.

Snacks

A selection of local artisan cheeses

Bottled water

Guided by a professional sommelier

Alcoholic beverages

Wine tasting

Private transportation

Cave Tabareau is one of the most authentic wine cellars in Lyon, which makes it the perfect setting for this interactive food and wine pairing workshop. Without ever leaving the cellar, you'll travel through local gastronomy and terroir glass by glass and cheese by cheese. This is no passive tasting. You'll actively learn to taste, identify and pair wines with local artisan cheeses. Your sommelier guides you through the surrounding terroirs, explaining grape varieties, estates, soils and microclimates in a way that stays clear and free of jargon. You'll first learn to taste a wine the right way, then move on to the pairings, the good ones and the bad ones alike, so you grasp for yourself exactly why some combinations work and others don't. The workshop builds in stages, from goat versus cow to young cheese versus long-aged, then on to blue. On that final pairing you're on your own, free to think it through and draw your own conclusions. The workshop is held standing for a sociable, lively atmosphere, and moves outdoors whenever the weather allows. A deep dive into Lyon and its gastronomy without ever setting foot outside.

Meeting Point

Cave Tabareau, Place Tabareau, Rhône Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, FR, 69004

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Simply make your way to Cave Tabareau at the agreed time, at 11 Place Tabareau, 69004 Lyon.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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A9265HJcraigmAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Our Tour/Cellar Guide, Louis Favier, was truly remarkable.

Outstanding tour! Our "Cellar Guide" (Louis Favier) was truly professional and knowledgeable...making our experience quite memorable! His breadth of experience, coupled with his extensive knowledge of wine viticulture and viniculture was extraordinary. Despite our group's small size and having relatively little appreciation for French wines, Mr. Favier quickly established a friendly rapport that enhanced our learning experience during our one-and-a-half-hour visit. Additionally, the wine/cheese...read more

Response from ViatorAugust 24, 2026

Thank you for your wonderful message I had a great time with you, too! I hope to come visit you in Florida!

courtneydA3893NRAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor

Most amazing Lyon food tour

Truly had the most AMAZING time with our guide and sommelier, Louis! He personally took around Lyon where he explained some of the city’s rich history and took us to his favorite cheese shops, butcheries, and patisseries. We then went back to a private wine cellar where he gave us a lesson and wine and charcuterie paring. Louis is amazing! Our favorite part of the trip so far. Highly recommend booking with him!

Response from ViatorAugust 11, 2026

Thanks for that lovely message, I hope you’re having a great holiday!

CassieM903August 2026 • TripAdvisor

Unique Experience, would do again!

A really unique experience! This private tour teaches how to pair your wine with meat and cheese. Louis has impressive knowledge and able to answer all our questions. The wines chosen and the food was delicious and ample, taking personalized input from us on selections! Would do again! We went over time but only because we were busy chatting! Very relaxed environment that works for you.

Response from ViatorAugust 07, 2026

Thank you so much for this lovely message ! I hope you’ll come back to Lyon !