Beaujolais Wine Tastings and Castles Tour
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Overview

Northern Beaujolais is home to renowned Gamay wines known as ‘crus’. Visit small family wineries and spectacular châteaux, tasting between nine and 10 wines over the course of the day, including Juliénas, Brouilly and Moulin-a-Vent. The vineyard scenery isn’t overlooked either, and you’ll have the opportunity to discover the picturesque castles and villages of the region.

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KANPAI TOURISME

Experience

Highlights

  • Personal attention with small groups of no more than eight
  • Taste up to 10 Beaujolais crus
  • Travel in an air conditioned vehicle with a bilingual guide
  • See some of the prettiest villages in the region

    • Itinerary

    • Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon

      At 8:50 am, our guide English Speaking guide will meet you in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme building located on Bellecour Square (50 m opposite Le Royal Hotel). After a short walk, participants will get on the 8 seaters minivan to begin the excursion.

      10 minutes

    • Romaneche-Thorins

      After a transfer about 40 minutes, start the journey travelling on the beautiful Beaujolais "Route des Vins" and with your guide learn about the "terroir" (french philosphy for wine) and the different characteristics of the Beaujolais "crus" wines appellations.

      Stop at "Moulin-à-Vent" Crus, represended by its emblematic windmill from the 15th century surrounded by vineyards. In this area of Beaujolais, vines grow on granit soils with veins of Manganese which gives more tannic and deeper wines.

      10 minutes

    • Chenas

      Push the door of a chateau Wine Estate and enter a magnificent cellar full of oak barrels. In this amazing cellar setting, wine-taste several crus wines and with your connoisseur talk about their characteristics, balance and complexity: Morgon, Fleurie, Chenas, etc. wines.

      45 minutes

    • Fleurie

      Climb to La Madone Chapel in Fleurie and enjoy a breathtaking panaroma of the Beaujolais wine region: on clear days, you may have the chance to see the Alps and the Mount Blanc!

      10 minutes

    • Mont Brouilly

      Travel again on the wine road to reach a small family winery Estate of several generations.

      Meet a passionate wine-maker, learn the different steps of the unique wine making process of Beaujolais called "semi-carbonic" maceration and finally go to wine-tasting room called "caveau".

      Conclude the intense morning wine tour with a second wine-tasting of several crus wines in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

      45 minutes
      Admission Included

    • Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon

      At 1:30 pm, we will drop you off in Lyon Bellecour Square.

      End of an unforgettable wine!

      5 minutes
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    Location

    Address

    Pl. Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France

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    Inclusions

    • Wine tasting included (9/10 wines)
    • Guiding in English and French language.
    • Expert guide in wine and Lyon region.
    • High Comfort 8-seaters minibus with air-conditionning

    Exclusions

    • -

    Additional Information

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Guide Languages

    • English

    • French

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    from€97.00