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Beaujolais and Burgundy Private Winter Wine Day Tour From Lyon

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Description

There’s something truly special about winter in Beaujolais. This private Day trip from Lyon to Beaujolais reveals the region’s quiet beauty and local soul. Wrapped in warm plaids aboard a vintage Defender and guided by true insiders, you’ll experience Beaujolais at its most authentic. Savor mulled wine at the medieval Château de Corcelles, explore the Victoire d’Affaux estate with its unique private art collection, and enjoy organic tastings at the peaceful Chateau des Bachelards, founded by Cluny monks nearly a millennium ago. Share a traditional machon and a relaxed lunch in a local restaurant where winemakers love to gather, before ending the day at Maison Jacoulot, a family-run distillery blending creativity with generations of savoir-faire.

Tour Options

with car private transfer
  • Private transfer to/from Lyon: Enjoy private return transfer Lyon City Center - Beaujolais by car
Car transfer to go, train back
  • Enjoy a confortable car transfer to Burgundy then train back to Lyon
With train transfer from Lyon
  • Train tickets to Beaujolais: We will provide train tickets from Lyon to Beaujolais

Itinerary

Admission included45 min

Start your day at the stunning Chateau de Corcelles, a medieval fortress turned wine estate. Enjoy a comforting cup of homemade mulled wine in this centuries-old setting steeped in Beaujolais history.

60 min

Visit of Victoire d’Affaux wine estate with tastings. Discover not only elegant wines but also a private art collection — a living tribute to generations of family passion for beauty and culture.

120 min

Visit Chateau des Bachelards, founded by Cluny monks nearly a thousand years ago. Taste their organic wines and share a traditional machon, the convivial Beaujolais winemakers’ way to share food. You'll then enjoy a gourmet meal at a local restaurant where winemakers themselves gather.

Admission included60 min

After lunch, take a tour of Maison Jacoulot, a family-run distillery crafting Burgundy’s iconic liqueurs. The owners bring creativity and innovation to this 130-year-old house while staying true to its artisanal roots.

Highlights

Train ticket or private transfer from/to Lyon depending on option chosen
We'll add cold cuts and cheese, all local and picked by us, to the wine tasting
Lunch
Wine tastings at 4 stops for +18yo adults only (minimum 4 wines per stop)
Water and non-alcoholic beverages such as local grape juice will be available

What's included

Included
Train ticket or private transfer from/to Lyon depending on option chosen
We'll add cold cuts and cheese, all local and picked by us, to the wine tasting
Lunch
Wine tastings at 4 stops for +18yo adults only (minimum 4 wines per stop)
Water and non-alcoholic beverages such as local grape juice will be available

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Important Information

  • 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

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