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Private Half Day Wine Tour from Lyon in Beaujolais
About this experience
Come discover the hidden gems, good wines and back roads of Beaujolais with us onboard our Vintage Land Rovers. During this exclusive experience with a passionate local insider, you’ll visit 2 wineries usually closed to the rest, each offering a unique story and exceptional wines. One stop includes a behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process, where you'll gain insight into the daily life and passion of dedicated winemakers. Additional cultural and historical stops await, tailored to your interests; like a charming chapel deeply tied to the local terroir or a privately owned medieval château open just for us. This tour is customizable to suit your preferences, so let us know what you're looking for. Then sit back, relax, and let us take you to the very best places of Northern Beaujolais!
What to expect
Stop 1 · 1h
Welcome to Beaujolais, Saint Amour is the first cru (exceptional wine area) we'll be visiting.
Stop 2 · 20min
We'll stop at the church of the village to visit it and tell you about all the things we discovered about this place. Expect to travel in time!
Stop 3 · 20min
Moulin à Vent is known as the lord of Beaujolais wines, it was competing with Romane Conti in the late 19th century, we'll tell you the story of that. Moulin à vent means Windmill in french and guess what? There will be an authentic 15th century wind mill to be seen there!
Stop 4 · 1h
Fleurie is known as the most feminine cru of Beaujolais, ironically, it was put on the map by a woman last century. Depending on your mood and thirst, we'll either stop at the cooperative, that also acts as a local bar, for a tasting, or we'll head uphill to our favorite viewpoint in the vineyards, we'll pull out long chairs and open a few bottles for you to taste, one of them being from the vineyard where we'll be standing.
What’s included
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Locally produced cold cuts and cheese to pair with your wine tasting
- If you don't drink, we can replace wine with locally made grape juice.
- Wine tastings along the way
- Train ticket from/to Lyon or private car transfer (if option with train selected)
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Courtesy train ticket (Lyon)
A comfortable 35 mins journey: We provide return train tickets from central Lyon, timetable and directions, and will ensure you are on time for your return.
Return car transfer Lyon ⇄
A doorstep pickup and drop-off: Available from Central Lyon, journey time to our starting point in Beaujolais: about 45 mins. Pickup included
Meeting & pickup
- We provide courtesy train tickets, timetable and directions for a short train ride from central Lyon to Belleville, our starting point in Beaujolais.
End point
- We provide courtesy train tickets, timetable and directions for a short train ride from central Lyon to Belleville, our starting point in Beaujolais.
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.