Paris is known around the world as the City of Love.
Its riverside walks, elegant gardens, charming cafés, and iconic landmarks make it one of the world’s most romantic destinations. But beyond the famous sights, today’s couples are increasingly looking for meaningful experiences they can enjoy together—moments that go beyond the traditional dinner reservation.
Gastronomy offers exactly that.
Learning together, tasting exceptional products, meeting passionate artisans, or mastering a new culinary skill creates far more than a meal. It creates shared memories.
If you’re looking for an original activity to enjoy as a couple in Paris, here are some gourmet experiences loved by both Parisians and visitors alike.
This is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable culinary experiences two people can share.
Over the course of a few hours, you’ll discover together the extraordinary heritage of French cheese.
Guided by a Master Cheesemonger, you’ll learn how to:
At Androuet, every workshop is designed as a shared experience.
The goal isn’t simply to taste outstanding cheeses.
It’s to exchange impressions, compare perceptions, and discover new flavors together—often cheeses you might never have chosen on your own.
“The most memorable workshops are often those where couples realize they detect completely different aromas—and discover that they’re both right.”
— An Androuet Master Cheesemonger
Many couples tell us the experience continues long after the workshop, influencing future dinners, weekend gatherings, and every visit to their local cheesemonger.
Making a Paris-Brest, elegant fruit tart, or delicate macarons together is as enjoyable as it is delicious.
You’ll learn professional techniques, divide the tasks, and then enjoy the results of your work together.
A wonderful way to create lasting memories.
Strolling through a traditional Parisian market is a simple pleasure full of charm.
Markets such as Marché des Enfants Rouges, Marché d’Aligre, and Marché Bastille offer the chance to discover artisan products, meet local producers, and assemble your own gourmet lunch.
Choosing specialties together becomes part of the experience itself.
Paris offers countless beautiful locations for a romantic outdoor lunch.
Some favorites include:
A traditional baguette, a carefully selected assortment of cheeses, seasonal fruit, and a fine bottle of wine are all you need to create an unforgettable afternoon.
Wine and cheese form one of the great partnerships of French gastronomy.
Contrary to popular belief, red wine isn’t always the best companion.
A guided tasting explains why certain white wines, Champagnes, or even ciders often reveal a cheese’s character more beautifully than reds.
These discoveries regularly surprise couples.
Some Parisian gourmet food stores are destinations in their own right.
Inside you’ll discover:
Taking time to taste, compare, and choose together becomes one of the highlights of the day.
Few experiences capture the Parisian lifestyle better than dinner in a neighborhood bistro.
In a warm and relaxed atmosphere, couples can enjoy timeless French classics before finishing the meal with a beautifully curated cheese board—the perfect way to extend a romantic evening.
Increasingly, couples value memories over possessions.
Sharing an experience allows you to:
Travel experts consistently rank immersive culinary experiences among the most popular romantic activities in Paris.
It’s quite common for one partner to book an Androuet workshop as a surprise.
At the beginning of the session, the other arrives curious, with no idea what to expect.
Very quickly the conversations begin.
“Do you smell hazelnuts?”
“I get more of a mushroom aroma.”
A few minutes later they’re comparing impressions, laughing about their different perceptions, and discovering a whole new way of tasting together.
Many later tell us that their weekend meals have completely changed.
They now take time to choose cheeses together, share the stories behind each one, and recreate the tasting rituals they learned during the workshop.
The greatest memory of a workshop isn’t simply the cheeses you tasted.
It’s everything that follows.
Every visit to a cheesemonger becomes a new adventure.
Every cheese board shared with friends brings back the advice of your Master Cheesemonger.
Every trip inspires you to discover new regional specialties.
In many ways, the workshop becomes the beginning of a lifelong passion you share together.
The finest travel memories aren’t always the ones captured in photographs.
They’re often the moments you experience together.
Meeting a passionate artisan.
Learning a traditional craft.
Tasting an exceptional product.
Sharing conversations around a beautifully prepared table.
For more than 115 years, the House of Androuet has introduced visitors to France’s remarkable cheese heritage through the values of craftsmanship, generosity, and transmission.
An Androuet cheese workshop is far more than a romantic activity.
It’s an experience that brings people closer together, surprises the senses, and continues long after the final tasting.
Looking for an original experience to enjoy together in Paris?
Androuet invites you to discover the extraordinary world of French cheese, its regional terroirs, and the secrets of traditional cheese aging in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
👉 Book your gourmet experience today:
Cheese Tasting Workshops
“Cheese discovery” workshop in Paris
Come and learn the subtle art of cheese and its pairings with our cheesemonger and affineur—an expert in the science of cheese.
“Cheese enthusiast” workshop in Paris
Deepen your knowledge with this workshop on cheese and wine pairings.
Cheese-making workshop in Paris
Learn how to make 3 cheeses.
The “Secrets of Cheese” workshop in Paris
Learn, taste, and have fun. Come and discover this introduction to the art of cheese tasting. Learn to put your sensory impressions into words—all in a fun and cheerful atmosphere!
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