Off-roadFood & wine

Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover

5(89 reviews)Lyon, France

8hDurationEnglish, FrenchOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

Experience a full day exploring Beaujolais in a vintage Land Rover. Travel through the back roads to visit private medieval castles, wineries, and local producers of honey, cheese, cold cuts, and truffles. The tour covers many of Beaujolais' 10 crus, showcasing the region's top wines. Lunch options include dining at a local restaurant or enjoying a picnic set up in the vineyards. The focus is on food, wine, history, architecture, and the scenic landscapes of Beaujolais. Participants will stop at a vineyard to taste local wines accompanied by cold cuts and cheese while taking in the region's views. The tour is private and customizable to suit individual interests. A premium pick-up option is available from Lyon, or courtesy return train tickets can be provided, with a ride duration of 35 minutes.

Itinerary

Fleurie

The most feminine cru of Beaujolais region, a quaint village with more wine shops than you can imagine.

Saint-Amour-Bellevue

The most romantic stop of our day out, we'll see a medieval church and tell you why Japanese people come here to renew their vows

Chenas

A lesser known cru of Beaujolais with a castle that has a fantastic World War 1 anecdote.

Julienas

A popular cru of Beaujolais, we'll stop in an old church urned into a wine cellar where we'll have a drink with local wine growers

Mont Brouilly

Famour for its hill and for hosting the Tour de France on a regular basis, we'll take a look at this cru which is the most popular of Beaujolais region

Regnie-Durette

We'll stop to visit a 12th century chapel that was saved from destruction in the 80's when paintings were found on its wall behind plaster coverage.

Salles-Arbuissonnas-en-Beaujolais

A 5th century abbey built by the Cluny order which had a massive influence over Europe. Beautifully preserved, there's a good chance we'll have the place to ourselves!

Chateau de Nervers

A castle built by an eccentric owner and with quite the story

What's included / not included

SnacksBottled waterAlcoholic beveragesLunch

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for people who don't like being driven around in a vintage car

Good to know

Children under the age of 18 will only be served non-alcoholic beverages
There should be approximately 1h20 of driving

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