Southern Burgundy Wine Tour - Full Day Shared tour from 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.

After a 40 min journey heading north from Lyon, take the magnificent wine route and discover the northern part of Beaujolais region with its breathtaking landscapes and granite terroirs. Stop at Moulin-à-vent to learn about Gamay grape and take some photos.

Continue with Macon vineyards birthplace of Chardonnay grape varietal and pass several small picturesque villages built in ocher stone: Saint Véran, Leynes, Fuissé, etc. At 10:45 a.m., open the door to a family wine estate. Discover its history and learn about wine-making and the art of aging in barrels. Then taste several white and red wines including the famous Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. Feel all the finesse & freshness of these perfectly balanced wines with a slight oak finish.

Follow the tour with a stop at Solutré Roch (493 m), one of nature's masterpieces, a symbol of Southern Burgundy. Take time to admire this "Sphinx" which dominates Mâcon vineyards also listed as a major Palaeolithic site in France.

Savor the delicious cuisine of Southern Burgundy including the famous beef bourguignon. Menus from 24 euros during the week, not included. Then, start the afternoon with stroll through the streets of Cluny, a city known worldwide for its abbey.

Follow the journey driving on a magnificent road till a pretty Burgundy wine chateau that produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. With your guide, visit the vaulted cellar and the wine cellar then taste 6 wines in a friendly atmosphere. Take the time to savor these Burgundy wines which are characterized by a fruity bouquet, aromatic complexity and a beautiful length on the palate. All in a day, white & red wines!