Beaujolais and Pérouges

Combine Beaujolais wine heritage with the medieval village of Pérouges on a full-day shared tour featuring a château visit, wine tasting and traditional galette.

From €149 / person

7.5-hour shared tour
Departure from Lyon

Tour overview

This Beaujolais and Pérouges tour combines two contrasting landscapes beyond Lyon in one full-day journey through vineyards and medieval heritage.

Begin at a historic Beaujolais château or wine estate, where architecture, gardens and cellars reveal the region’s heritage before a guided tasting. After free time for lunch, travel across the pond-dotted Dombes countryside.

In Pérouges, wander through cobbled lanes, admire centuries-old stone houses and taste the village’s traditional galette. This balanced itinerary brings together regional wine, history and local food traditions.

  • Château de La Chaize gardens in the Beaujolais wine region
Tour overview

This Beaujolais and Pérouges tour combines two contrasting landscapes beyond Lyon in one full-day journey through vineyards and medieval heritage.

Begin at a historic Beaujolais château or wine estate, where architecture, gardens and cellars reveal the region’s heritage before a guided tasting. After free time for lunch, travel across the pond-dotted Dombes countryside.

In Pérouges, wander through cobbled lanes, admire centuries-old stone houses and taste the village’s traditional galette. This balanced itinerary brings together regional wine, history and local food traditions.

At a glance

Departure days

Thursdays

Meeting point

Lyon Tourist Office

Region

Beaujolais & Pérouges

Group size

Up to 8 guests

Language

English

  • Château de La Chaize gardens in the Beaujolais wine region
  • wine tours from Lyon

Why choose this tour

Wine & Heritage

Visit a historic estate and discover the architecture, cellars and traditions behind Beaujolais wines.

Medieval Pérouges

Wander through cobbled streets and stone houses in one of the region’s most distinctive villages.

Local Flavours

Taste Beaujolais wines and finish with Pérouges’ traditional galette and a refreshing drink.

Tour details

Meet your driver-guide in front of the Lyon Tourist Office on Place Bellecour and travel north into the Beaujolais countryside while your guide introduces the day’s contrasting landscapes and heritage.

Begin at a historic château or wine estate. Depending on availability, the programme may include Château de La Chaize or another selected Beaujolais property. Discover the estate’s heritage, gardens and cellar before a guided tasting of regional wines.

After the estate visit, return to Villefranche-sur-Saône and enjoy free time for lunch in the city centre, at your own expense. Your guide will confirm the meeting point and departure time before continuing towards Pérouges through the landscapes of the Dombes.

Arrive in Pérouges and explore its cobbled lanes, stone façades and medieval atmosphere at your own pace. Finish with a tasting of the village’s traditional galette and a drink.

Château or wine estate visit
Guided Beaujolais wine tasting
Traditional Pérouges galette and drink
Professional driver-guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Free time for lunch in Villefranche-sur-Saône city centre; lunch is at your own expense.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Personal expenses
Bottled water

In line with our environmental commitments, bottled water is not provided. Please bring a reusable water bottle, which can be refilled during the tour.

In front of the Lyon Tourist Office, Place Bellecour.

Address : Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de la Métropole de Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Late arrivals may be considered as no-shows and are not refundable.

Wear comfortable, stable shoes, as Pérouges has uneven streets paved with rounded cobblestones.

Frequently asked questions

The programme usually includes Château de La Chaize. If it is unavailable, another carefully selected Beaujolais château or wine estate will be visited instead.

Yes. The scheduled Beaujolais wine tasting and a traditional Pérouges galette with a drink are included. Lunch is not included and is taken during free time in Beaujolais.

Yes, children are welcome. Please let us know their age, weight and height in advance so we can provide the appropriate child seat. Children require a full ticket; no specific child rate applies.

If you are looking for a private wine tour, you can contact us for a tailor-made proposal.

Frequently asked questions

The programme usually includes Château de La Chaize. If it is unavailable, another carefully selected Beaujolais château or wine estate will be visited instead.

Yes. The scheduled Beaujolais wine tasting and a traditional Pérouges galette with a drink are included. Lunch is not included and is taken during free time in Beaujolais.

Yes, children are welcome. Please let us know their age, weight and height in advance so we can provide the appropriate child seat. Children require a full ticket; no specific child rate applies.

If you are looking for a private wine tour, you can contact us for a tailor-made proposal.

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Why choose this tour

Oenosensory wine experience

Enjoy an interactive introduction to Beaujolais wines through taste, aromas and visual perception.

Beaujolais crus and vineyard landscapes

Travel through famous appellations such as Morgon, Fleurie and Juliénas.

Small-group
format

Travel in a limited group, with minivan transport and a professional driver-guide.

Tour details

Start from Lyon and head north towards the Beaujolais vineyards with your driver-guide.

Begin with an oenosensory experience at Château de Pizay, designed to introduce you to wine aromas, taste and the notion of terroir.

Continue along the Beaujolais Wine Route and pass through famous appellations such as Morgon, Fleurie and Juliénas.

Meet a local winemaker at a family estate and enjoy a guided tasting before returning to Lyon.

Wine tastings mentionned in the programme
Visits mentionned in the programme
Professional driver-guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Lunch
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Personal expenses
Bottled water

In line with our environmental commitments, bottled water is not provided. Please bring a reusable water bottle, which can be refilled during the tour.

In front of the Lyon Tourist Office, Place Bellecour.

Address : Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de la Métropole de Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France.

Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Late arrivals may be considered as no-shows and are not refundable.

Duration: 4 hours
Group size: Up to 8 guests
Language: English
Transport: 8-seater minivan
Tour type: Shared wine tour
Bring along: Reusable water bottle