Private tour in Beaujolais and wine tasting
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Beaujolais Tour from Lyon

Visit the Beaujolais region with tastings of wine and traditional lunch

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Virginie's TEAM | about the guide

A few kilometers north of Lyon, the green and hilly Beaujolais region awaits you. World famous for its Beaujolais nouveau, the region offers a large range of very different wines. This wine tour will take you to several wineries and show you the unsuspected richness of this wine region.
To start the day, you will be in the charming medieval village of Oingt in the south of Beaujolais. Listed as one of The Prettiest Villages in France, this golden stone village is the perfect place to learn about the history and geology of this region. The tour will continue with a visit to a family-run winery in the Beaujolais Villages appellation, birthplace of the Beaujolais Nouveau. You will meet the winemaker who will tell you everything about his work and treat you to a tasting of his wines accompanied by a “Mâchon”: the traditional snack of the region. 
On the advice of your guide, you will be able to have lunch in one of the many traditional restaurants of the region. You will have a large choice of regional specialties that you can pair with the regional wines to keep discovering new flavors.
You will then take the beautiful wine route which will offer you stunning sceneries. The opportunity to discover the unique geology of this region. You will visit a second winery, in the Crus region this time. You will be able to enjoy the aromatic richness of these appellations: Fleurie, Moulin à Vent, Morgon, Juliénas…Certain estates produce a wide selection of appellations that allows you to discover the vineyards in all their complexity. Finally, you will drive even further north, where, again, you will be surprised by the complex aromatic palette of this region.

  • Lyon
    France
  • 8 hrs
    DURATION
  • 7
    MAX. No. ON TOUR

TOUR DETAILS

keywords :
transport :
Comfortable premium Minivan
ACTIVITY LEVEL :
ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
no
Kid friendly :
The tour is not appropriate for children
LANGUAGES:
Français/French (native), Anglais/English (Bilingual), Italien/Italian (Bilingual)
MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
7

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

- Service of an English-speaking professional guide - Transport during the tour in a comfortable minivan - 2 wine tastings - Lunch (Mâchon)

NOT INCLUDED

- Transport to the meeting point - Lunch

ITINERARY

Get away from Lyon time one day and discover the beautiful Beaujolais region and its golden stones. Aboard your minivan and accompanied by your expert guide, you will travel through the green and peaceful landscape of the Lyon countryside to the picturesque medieval village of Oingt. You will also cross other small charming villages with possibility to make stops to enjoy the view and make beautiful pictures. You will visit two wineries where you can taste different wines of Beaujolais and learn their history. Your day will continue in the historic center of the town of Villefranche sur Saône, where you will participate in a cooking class for two hours on the theme of wine. You can then enjoy your dishes before returning to Lyon with your driver.

WHERE AND WHEN?

MEET-UP LOCATION:
Your hotel
END OF TOUR LOCATION:
Your hotel

about
your guide

Virginie

Lyon

languages :
Français/French, Anglais/English, Italien/Italian

Originally from the Lyon region, I chose tourism and art history through my studies before exploring the world for 10 years as a travel guide. Enriched with this experience, I decided to return to my hometown a few years ago to share my love for the local heritage with visitors. After obtaining my Guide Speaker diploma, I created my company specialized in customized tours for French, English and Italian visitors. This small company has recently evolved, now offering unique and personalized travel experiences: themed guided tours with driver guide, wine tours... My curiosity, my interpersonal skills and my thirst for knowledge are my best assets, allowing me to establish a special relationship with my clients. Passionate about my work, I like to offer original itineraries combining unusual getaways, artistic discoveries and dining experiences, always in a friendly and dynamic atmosphere. Follow me in the historic districts of Lyon, discover the secrets of Beaujolais, or plunge into the gourmet world of local gastronomy. Lyon and its region have no secrets for me and I look forward to share them with you!

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