A guided vineyard walk and cellar tasting at Chateau Thivin, a Mont Brouilly estate in the Geoffray family since 1877 (six generations). The walk covers the volcanic blue-stone slopes of the Cote de Brouilly, ascending to a chapel with panoramic views across the Beaujolais region, followed by tasting in the historic blue-stone-vaulted cellar.
Tip: The blue volcanic stone (pierre bleue) of Mont Brouilly is geologically unique in Beaujolais; ask the guide to explain the terroir contrast with the granite Crus to the north.
Address: Chemin du Chateau de Thivin, 69460 Odenas, France, Beaujolais
A unique sensory wine education course at Chateau de Pizay's oenotheque, involving 8 interactive workshops covering colour perception, aroma identification, and flavour analysis. EUR 20 per adult with free tasting glass.
The five-day Beaujolais Nouveau festival held each third Thursday of November in the historic capital of Beaujolais. Visitors join the midnight barrel-opening ceremony, taste all 12 Beaujolais appellations along the tasting route (EUR 15 includes glass), and discover the architectural heritage of Beaujeu village.
Tip: The midnight barrel-opening ceremony in the village square is free to attend; the tasting-route wristband unlocks all 12 appellations during the event.
An annual spring natural-wine tasting event founded by Marcel Lapierre in 2006, now bringing together 225 emblematic Beaujolais vignerons across 6 associations at multiple sites over 2 days each April.
A 30,000-square-metre wine-theme park founded by Georges Duboeuf in 1993. Features 3,000 wine objects, a guided 'Mon Beaujolais' projection show, a 4D cinema, a winemaking facility with 150 tanks, escape games, botanical gardens, and tasting in a cabaret-style venue.
Tip: The 'Mon Beaujolais' immersive show is a highlight of the visit; plan to arrive when it begins to avoid waiting.
A guided vineyard and cellar tour at a six-generation family estate in Fleurie, including a guided walk through the Madone pink-granite vines, explanation of HVE3 and organic farming practices, and a flight of 3 to 6 Fleurie cuvees in the 2023-opened tasting room. Groups up to 70 by reservation.
Electric-bike circuits through the golden-stone Beaujolais villages, stopping for a wine tasting at a local domaine and a traditional machon meal. GPS-guided routes for independent riders; guided group rides also available from the Val d'Oingt base.
