Golden stones Beaujolais Wine Tour with Tastings from Lyon
Description
Discover the charm of southern Beaujolais, often called the "Tuscany of France," with its rolling hills, vineyards and picturesque villages built from warm golden stone. Just north of Lyon, this lush, hilly region is also celebrated worldwide as the birthplace of Beaujolais Nouveau. Join our driver-guide for a cultural and gourmet adventure through scenic wine landscapes and panoramic roads in the Pierres Dorées area. As you travel through vineyards and valleys, admire views over the famous golden-stone villages and learn about the “terroir” that makes each appellation unique. Your first stop will take you to a charming family-run winery in the heart of the Pierres Dorées, where you will meet the producer, visit the estate and enjoy a tasting with a traditional mâchon of local cold meats and cheeses. You will then continue towards Montmelas, in the Beaujolais Villages appellation, to visit a second family-owned winery and enjoy a generous tasting of authentic Beaujolais wines.
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Itinerary
Scenic drive through the Beaujolais hills, vineyards and valleys, with panoramic views over the golden-stone villages.
Visit a family-run winery in the Beaujolais Villages appellation, meet the winemaker and enjoy a guided tasting.
Drive through the famous Golden Stones area, known for its ochre limestone villages, rolling vineyards and Tuscan-like atmosphere.
Visit a charming winery in the heart of the Pierres Dorées area, followed by a wine tasting with a traditional mâchon of local products.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(179)
This tour was a lovely trip out of the heat. We met some other people from around the world and tried some tasty wines.
Enjoyed the experience and learning about wine making
Great wine tour for beginner or experienced wine drinkers. Our group of 4 included both novice and experienced wine drinkers. We all had a great time and learned so much. Our guide, Francois, was very knowledgeable but not at all pretentious. He thought so about the region, the history, and the process of winemaking. The vineyards selected were friendly and beautiful. All the wines were high quality. All in all an excellent tour with a fun and friendly guide. Great value for the price. Would recommend.
We had a wonderful group and guide. The trip was thoroughly enjoyable, and we were so grateful for the air conditioned vehicle and cool caves! It was 99 degrees outside. The wine was delicious, the pours generous, and the explanations were enough, not too much. Thank you!
This tour was phenomenal! Both wineries were incredibly interesting and boasted delicious wines. So much history in this region, which was so cool to learn! My partner usually doesn’t like wine but loved everything we tried.
Really good experience. Our guide Wlad was excellent. In this region the vineyards are small family businesses, so there is no way we would have had this experience without his personal contacts. Learned a lot about the process of making wine, and the business side of things as well. We were given a total of 9 tasting samples, as well as a few nibbles at the second stop. The wine was surprisingly inexpensive if you wanted to get some bottles to take home. Only criticism is that I wish they’d had bottled water, or something to refill our bottles from, in the van.
Julie and Yonn were super! Knowledgeable with great people skills! Vehicles were comfortable! Wines were excellent and Winery owners were very gracious! Met some lovely people on this tour too!
Fun mini trip to see countryside , mediaeval town and taste some wine . Small group of 6 people. Good guide and interesting stops at wineries and ancient town.
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the small-group atmosphere, the beautiful countryside, and the stops at the wineries and medieval village. It is wonderful to hear that your guide helped make this half-day escape from Lyon so enjoyable. The Tasty Lyon Team
What a great trip. The guide was brilliant and it’s not often you get driven by a genuine local. The hosts were excellent and Celia in particular was enormously knowledgeable and approachable. Would definitely recommend
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted that you enjoyed discovering Beaujolais with a genuine local guide and appreciated the warm welcome at both wineries. It is especially lovely to hear that Célia, one of the winery owners, impressed you with her knowledge and approachable manner. The Tasty Lyon Team
We had a fantastic time on this tour! Oingt was one of the most beautiful towns I’ve visited and we loved every minute of exploration and wine tasting! I loved that you could enjoy this tour no matter how much experience you have with French wines, we learned so much about the wines and the region. The pickup and dropoff in Place Bellecour was perfect for exploring in Lyon. I would absolutely take this tour again!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We’re delighted that you enjoyed discovering Oingt and the Beaujolais vineyards, and that the experience felt welcoming whatever your level of wine knowledge. It’s great to hear that the tastings, the regional insights, and the Place Bellecour pickup made the afternoon so smooth and enjoyable. We would be very happy to welcome you again. The Tasty Lyon Team
