The Beaujolais Wine Trail

Hit the road and follow the Beaujolais Wine Trail

If you believe in the French proverb, there are three rivers that flow through Lyon: the Rhone, the Saône, and the Beaujolais! You’ll hit the road in search of ten different wines: Brouilly, Chénas, Chiroubles, Côtes de Brouilly, Fleurie, Juliénas, Morgon, Moulin à vent, Régnié and Saint-Amour. In addition, there are two regional appellations, Beaujolais-villages and Beaujolais. This wine growing region, which is an extension of the Mâcon region, covers an area that is 55 kilometres from north to south and 25 kilometres from east to west. Enjoying a continental climate with harsh winters and dry periods that are mitigated by the Saône, the vines are sheltered by the Beaujolais Mountains, and it is this shelter that is the source of the varied aromas of Beaujolais wines.

These wines go wonderfully well with the region’s culinary specialities, which is similar to Lyonnais cuisine: red wine to accompany cooked meats including andouillettes (tripe), sabodets (fatty sausages made from a pig’s head, tongue, and other meat) and roasted sausages, not to forget the gratons (cakes of pork crackling), while white wine goes with goat’s cheese and soft cheeses like cervelle de canut.

The 1950s gave us the fashion for “Beaujolais nouveau – sold as soon as it’s ready – mid November.” Now, however, the public is rediscovering Beaujolais’ wine varieties and the two regional appellations, Beaujolais-Villages and Beaujolais.

Weekends on the Beaujolais Wine Route

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A day in the Beaujolais vineyard

Experience a full day immersed in the Beaujolais vineyards, amidst beautiful rolling wine country landscapes. On the agenda: vineyard tours, wine tastings, and lunch. The secrets of Beaujolais will soon be revealed to you!

1 day from €105 pp

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Lyon and Beaujolais Wine Tour

Explore the culinary and historical treasures of Lyon, a city with a unique charm. Stroll through its picturesque streets and savour its gourmet specialities. Extend your escape with a tour to the Beaujolais vineyards.

3 days / 2 nights from €725 pp

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Romantic escape in Beaujolais

Discover Beaujolais as you’ve never seen before. Enjoy the calm and serenity of the region, taste the local food and wines in a friendly and warm spirit. Revitalise yourself in a gorgeous four-star Castle and its spa in the middle of the vineyards.

2 days / 1 night from €460 pp

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Saint-Amour wine trip

Discover the Beaujolais vineyards through unique wine experiences during a weekend. Learn about the terroir, around regional wines and cuisine.

2 days / 1 night from €315 pp

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Wine weekend around Fleurie

Take your friends on a getaway to Beaujolais, an opportunity for them to taste the great wines of this region and to discover the legendary hospitality of its winemakers. Weekend gift box to offer, valid for 18 months.

2 days / 1 night from €145 pp