Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover

About this experience

Board our vintage Land Rovers and let's head into the back roads of Beaujolais. We'll take you through the best of what Beaujolais has to offer: private medieval castles, wineries, local craftsmen, local producers (honey, cheese, cold cuts, truffles, etc.). Beaujolais has 10 crus (top wines); we can cover most of them in that full day. Lunch will either be in a local restaurant or on a picnic we'll set up in the vineyards. We focus on what we love, which is usually food, wine, anecdotes, history, architecture, and landscapes. We'll stop in a vineyard to open a few bottles of wine and taste local cold cuts and cheese with a gorgeous view of the region. All our rides are private and tailor-made, so we'll happily adjust the above to your centers of interest. So kick back, relax, and let us drive you to the best secret spots in Beaujolais! Note that we offer a premium pick-up in Lyon option or alternatively we provide courtesy return train tickets from Lyon, ride duration 35 mins.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 10min

   The most feminine cru of Beaujolais region, a quaint village with more wine shops than you can imagine.

2. Stop 2 · 20min

   The most romantic stop of our day out, we'll see a medieval church and tell you why Japanese people come here to renew their vows

3. Stop 3 · 10min

   A lesser known cru of Beaujolais with a castle that has a fantastic World War 1 anecdote.

4. Stop 4 · 20min

   A popular cru of Beaujolais, we'll stop in an old church urned into a wine cellar where we'll have a drink with local wine growers

5. Stop 5

   Famour for its hill and for hosting the Tour de France on a regular basis, we'll take a look at this cru which is the most popular of Beaujolais region

6. Stop 6 · 1h 30min

   Weather allowing we'll have lunch in the middle of the vine, expect a barbecue or a picnic (to be discussed)

7. Stop 7 · 20min

   We'll stop to visit a 12th century chapel that was saved from destruction in the 80's when paintings were found on its wall behind plaster coverage.

8. Stop 8 · 45min

   A 5th century abbey built by the Cluny order which had a massive influence over Europe. Beautifully preserved, there's a good chance we'll have the place to ourselves!

9. Stop 9 · 10min

   A castle built by an eccentric owner and with quite the story

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• We will provide on request courtesy return train tickets from Lyon, with timetable and directions to meet with us in Belleville en Beaujolais. At the end of our day, we'll ensure you're on time at the station for an easy train ride back into Lyon.

End point

• We will provide on request courtesy return train tickets from Lyon, with timetable and directions to meet with us in Belleville en Beaujolais. At the end of our day, we'll ensure you're on time at the station for an easy train ride back into Lyon.

Before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children under the age of 18 will only be served non-alcoholic beverages
• There should be approximately 1h20 of driving
• Not recommended for people who don't like being driven around in a vintage car

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.