Small-group guided half-day minibus tours from Lyon through the Beaujolais Crus and Pierres Dorees. Covers Fleurie, Morgon, and Moulin-a-Vent with 2 domaine tastings. Full-day Beaujolais Crus tours also available from EUR 110.
Tip: The half-day Crus tour fits neatly into a Lyon city break; departs morning and returns for dinner in Lyon.
Address: Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France, Beaujolais
Private sommelier-guided tours of the Beaujolais Crus in a luxury van from Lyon. Experienced sommelier-guide drives and explains the terroir across Fleurie, Brouilly, Morgon, Moulin-a-Vent, and Chiroubles, with personalised domaine selections based on tasting preferences.
Self-guided and guided cycling tours through the rolling hills of the Beaujolais Crus, crossing vine landscapes from Fleurie to Chiroubles and Morgon. Tours include wine tastings at producer domaines and lunch in a village bistro.
Electric bike rental and guided tours through the golden-stone villages and vine-covered hills of southern Beaujolais. Packages include wine tastings at local domaines, a traditional machon meal, and GPS-guided itineraries for independent exploration.
Tip: The Pierres Dorees circuit (EUR 47) is the most scenic option, winding through the golden-stone villages of Oingt, Le Perreon, Theize, and Val d'Oingt.
The 140-kilometre official Route des Vins du Beaujolais loops through all 10 Crus from Saint-Amour in the north to Brouilly in the south. The Inter Beaujolais organisation provides signage and a recommended stopping list of open domaines and caveaux along the full circuit.
A 2-day/1-night wine-focused romantic stay package visiting Chateau de Pizay and a selection of Cru domaines, including spa access and estate wine tasting. From EUR 460 per person; available as a gift box valid 18 months.
A guided heritage tour of France's largest single-piece Beaujolais estate, covering 400 hectares and a classified 1676 chateau by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Visits include the 108-metre historic cellar, Le Notre gardens, and a 3-wine tasting from the organic estate. EUR 30-75 per person.
Tip: The 108-metre cellar is classified as a historical monument and is one of the most impressive wine cellars in France; the Saturday-Sunday visit with charcuterie board is the most complete format.
