Shared Tours
Pérouges & Beaujolais
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09h00 - 17h15
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Air-conditioned minibus
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7/8 wines tasted
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Food tastings
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Guiding English / French
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Lunch NOT included
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8 guests maximum
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Flat shoes and jacket
During this day tour, discover the beauty of the Lyon countryside with its picturesque small villages to the gentle rhythm of wine tastings. Visit the medieval towns of Pérouges and Oingt and wine-taste at two Beaujolais wine estates. A must do “wine & sightseeing” tour during your stay in Lyon!
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Program
Morning
Visit of Perouges Medieval Town & wine-tasting of sparklings
At 9:00 am, your small group tour minibus leaves Place Bellecour in Lyon and transfer you to Perouges medieval town (40 minutes)
Start the morning with the visit of this preserved-in-amber medieval town background of many films including the 3 Musketeers.
With your guide, walk along cobblestone streets and discover the main monuments and the ancient houses from the XIII to the XVI century.
Learn about Perouges history and imagine how was life few centuries ago. On main square, take a bit of time to grab a coffee or piece of Galette, the local speciality.
Then, travel to Beaujolais wine region crossing La Dombes region, a beautiful landscape.
At 11:30 am, make a first stop at a Beaujolais wine estate to taste sparkling wines called Crémant de Bourgogne. Learn about the wine-making method as you delight yourselves with 4 wines.
Lunch
Lunch in a Beaujolais Restaurant
Savour a delicious meal in a typical Beaujolais "Bistrot" restaurant which serves regional cuisine. Lunch is not included. Menu of the day from € 22-25 / pers.
Afternoon
Visit of Oingt Medieval town and wine-tasting at a beaujolais family Estate
Then, open the door of a family winery and immerse yourself in history, “terroir” and tradition meeting the winemaker himself.
Learn about vine works and the wine-making process of Beaujolais called semi-carbonic fermentation.
Finally, enjoy a wine-tasting of 5 Beaujolais wines including a white chardonnay, a rosé and 3 reds gamay before coming back to Lyon. Friendly atmosphere guaranteed!
Meeting Point / Location For Tour Departure
Meet your guide in front of the entrance door of the Lyon Tourist Office building located on Place Bellecour. The building is 50 meters from the Hôtel Le Royal and 50 meters from the Monop Store.
Our Lyon Small Groups Tours to Beaujolais, Cotes du Rhone, Macon and Perouges are 8 guests maximum to be able to operate the best possible lyon wine tours and sightseeing excursions. With a friendly, knowledgeable English speaking driver guide, you visit and taste wines at family wineries and renowned castles cellars of Lyon's surrounding vineyards. Our Lyon wine tours and sightseeing excursions are whether half day or full day, with a departure from Lyon Office de Tourisme building, France.