Beaujolais Wine Day Trips from Lyon
Taste your way through Beaujolais, the rolling wine country just north of Lyon, famous for its fruity reds and the golden-stone villages (pierres dorées). Wine tours visit family domaines and cellars for tastings amid beautiful vineyard scenery — a perfect day out for wine lovers.
7 excursions · prices per person, book with partner
Beaujolais Wine in Lyon — FAQ
What is Beaujolais known for?
Beaujolais is a wine region just north of Lyon famous for its light, fruity red wines from the Gamay grape, its ten cru villages, and the picturesque golden-stone (pierres dorées) villages set among rolling vineyards.
How far is Beaujolais from Lyon?
The Beaujolais vineyards start about 45 minutes north of Lyon, making a wine-tasting day trip easy, with cellars, domaines and scenic villages to explore.
What is Beaujolais Nouveau?
Beaujolais Nouveau is the young red wine released on the third Thursday of November each year, celebrated with festivities — though the region’s cru wines are taken more seriously by connoisseurs.