Bien Boire en Beaujolais Spring Tasting ★ 4.6
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.
Price rangeEUR 15 for tasting route pass
NeighbourhoodBeaujeu
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.
Location
Address: 52 Place de l'Hotel de Ville, 69430 Beaujeu, France, Beaujolais
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Le Hameau Duboeuf Wine Park ★ 4.4
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Domaine de la Madone Vineyard and Cellar Tour ★ 4.6
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Velo Via Dorees Vineyard E-Bike and Wine Tasting ★ 4.3
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Chateau de Pizay Vineyard Walking Routes ★ 4.3
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Chateau de la Chaize Historic Cellar and Heritage Visit ★ 4.8
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