Catherine

The Cheese Monger

  • I live in Paris
  • I speak English, Français
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 13 hours

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Catherine

When I was 20 I had this wonderful experience of "goats keeping" in Ardèche, a dry and charming region. There goats are the kings and queens; happy with the very tasty food they find in the bushes. I stayed there 1 year and a half: taking care of the goats, milking them by hand, making cheese. In fact, I learned to prepare the delicious "picodons", a little round cheese that is very tasty that you can eat in each state of its duration. You can find it either very fresh, creamy or completely dry. The cheese I made was so tasty that I was very successful in selling them on the village's markets. Then I did a few different jobs, and about 6 years ago I decided to quit my job of manager in a pharmaceutical company and do what really appealed to me: become a cheese monger. I started a cheese training for a year and was delighted. I am now working in the lovely "Fromagerie des Buttes Chaumont" and really happy of the change and to be able to share this with you!

  • I live in Paris
  • I speak English, Français
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 13 hours

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Reviews

Margaret
9 November 2024
We really enjoyed our couple of hours with Catherine. It was super informative and the cheese was wonderful. If you want to do something a little different while in Paris, do this. Catherine is a joy and you will not regret it. Know, however, that the cheese shop is in the 19th arrondisement which is a 30 minute taxi drive from the center of Paris (we were on the Ile St. Louis). Totally worth it though! Informative, fun and delicious!Really Great Experience
Lisa
21 October 2024
It was my second trip to Paris and this time I was with my daughter. We wanted to do something memorable together and this was perfect. Catherine, our host, was very friendly and welcoming and we felt comfortable and relaxed throughout. You get a brief geography/history of France and the type of cheeses produced in various regions prior to tasting. Then comes the tasting accompanied by bread and wine (if you fancy). This is a lovely way to spend an afternoon and I have no hesitation recommending to others. Cheese tasting in Paris
Shiri
15 October 2024
Catherine was amazing! She articulately explained the history of cheese and each of their significance. My daughter and I really enjoyed our tour. Lovely afternoon
Kanako
7 October 2024
We learned so much about French cheese making, and got to try so many local cheese that I had never tried!Very insihtful and memorable experience!
Paul
27 September 2024
Catherine was a great host and explained the regional cheeses and variations. it is hosted in a fromagerie, which means we get to see more than the 7 cheeses used for the tasting. If you are lover of cheese, and want to learn more about how they're made, why they vary, and the impact of seasons on the cheeses then this is for you. ! Tour of French cheeses
Sophie
13 May 2024
We had a wonderful afternoon with Catherine. She explained a lot about the different cheese regions and varieties and the tasting was delicious. We will definitely recommend it to others. Thank you very much.
David
17 October 2023
We had a wonderful afternoon with Catherine in her fromagerie. While sampling a great selection of cheeses and sipping wine we enjoyed good conversation and learned a great deal about French cheese as well as some insights into French culture. I highly recommend this experience.She was great!
Eileen
27 September 2023
My husband and I had a delightful experience with Catherine. The cheese tasting was much more than just a culinary experience, but a journey into the terroir of France. I highly recommend this to anyone going through Paris, who has a fondness for fromage.Exceptional experience
Unknown
26 September 2023
We so enjoyed our time with Catherine! We learned a lot about 7 types, regions of cheese. Excellent tastes with a delightful wine. Wonderful conversation. Catherine is friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend.Excellent!
Andrea
14 July 2023
My friend and I were in Paris for a long weekend, celebrating 25 years since were were students there. We enjoyed an absolutely wonderful afternoon with Catherine, despite arriving a bit harried, directly from the airport (due to flight delays). We wanted to practice our rusty French, and Catherine was game! We learned so much about cheese and enjoyed every bite. I highly recommend this tour!A wonderful afternoon with Catherine!

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