About the Beaujolais
The Beaujolais wine region stretches 60 km north of Lyon through rolling granite hills — 22,000 hectares of Gamay Noir producing 10 distinct premier cru appellations. From the delicate Chiroubles to the structured Moulin-à-Vent, the range within a single variety is the Beaujolais' finest secret.
Despite its playful Nouveau reputation, Beaujolais is undergoing a serious renaissance. Natural wine producers — Jean Foillard, Jean-Paul Brun, the Lapierre family — have placed the region back on the world fine-wine map. Our private tour gives you access to artisan domaines who rarely receive walk-in visitors.
Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Every third Thursday of November, Lyon erupts for the release of Beaujolais Nouveau. Our special Nouveau Day tour (6 hours, from €200) takes you to a cellar release event in the heart of the premier cru country — impossible to replicate at any other time of year.
Combine with Lyon Gastronomy
Lyon is the gastronomic capital of France — home of the bouchons lyonnais and Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. Many guests combine a Beaujolais morning with lunch at a traditional bouchon. We recommend the best tables and can incorporate a reservation into any full-day itinerary.
What to Expect on Your Tour
Your chauffeur collects you from your Lyon hotel at the time you choose — typically 9 or 10 am. You drive north through the Saône valley, the city giving way to vine-covered hills within 30 minutes. At each domaine, you taste at your own pace: a quick flight of glasses or a full guided cellar walk with the producer.
Your driver handles navigation, parking, and timing between visits. He knows the access roads to smaller family estates and how to signal your departure when you're ready to move on. At the end of the day, you return safely to Lyon with your bottles carefully padded in the boot.
Getting to Beaujolais from Lyon
The Beaujolais vineyards begin just 30 km north of central Lyon. Unlike public transport, a private tour lets you stop freely, linger at favourite producers, and travel at your own pace — no timetables, no shared coaches, no waiting.
Pro tip: Book your Lyon Airport transfer to arrive on Thursday and start your wine tour on Friday morning — many domaines offer free tastings and the vineyards are at their quietest.
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