Golden stones Beaujolais

Explore southern Beaujolais, its golden-stone villages and family-run wineries on a shared half-day tour combining vineyard scenery, guided tastings and a traditional mâchon.

From €99 / person

4-hour shared tour
Departure from Lyon

Tour overview

This Golden Stones Beaujolais tour reveals the scenic and gourmet character of southern Beaujolais, often nicknamed the “Little Tuscany” for its rolling hills and ochre villages.

Travel through the Pierres Dorées area and visit a family-run winery, where you will meet the producer and enjoy a guided tasting accompanied by a traditional mâchon of local cold meats and cheeses.

Continue into the Beaujolais-Villages appellation for a second estate visit and tasting. Along the way, your driver-guide will explain how soils, landscapes and winemaking traditions shape the region’s distinctive character.

Tour overview

This Golden Stones Beaujolais tour reveals the scenic and gourmet character of southern Beaujolais, often nicknamed the “Little Tuscany” for its rolling hills and ochre villages.

Travel through the Pierres Dorées area and visit a family-run winery, where you will meet the producer and enjoy a guided tasting accompanied by a traditional mâchon of local cold meats and cheeses.

Continue into the Beaujolais-Villages appellation for a second estate visit and tasting. Along the way, your driver-guide will explain how soils, landscapes and winemaking traditions shape the region’s distinctive character.

At a glance

Departure days

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Meeting point

Lyon Tourist Office

Region

Southern Beaujolais

Group size

Up to 8 guests

Language

English

Why choose this tour

Golden-Stone Villages

Admire southern Beaujolais landscapes shaped by ochre villages, rolling vineyards and warm golden light.

Two Winery Visits

Meet two family-run producers and compare wines from the Pierres Dorées and Beaujolais-Villages areas.

Traditional Mâchon

Pair local cold meats and cheeses with Beaujolais wines during a convivial tasting at the estate.

Tour details

Meet your driver-guide in front of the Lyon Tourist Office on Place Bellecour and travel north in an air-conditioned minivan towards southern Beaujolais.

As the city gives way to rolling hills, discover the Pierres Dorées, a landscape of vineyards and villages built from warm ochre limestone. Your guide will introduce the region’s geology, appellations and winemaking traditions.

At a family-run winery, meet the producer and learn how the wines are made, from vineyard to cellar. Continue with a guided tasting accompanied by a traditional mâchon of local cold meats and cheeses.

Travel farther into the hills to a second family-owned estate in the Beaujolais-Villages appellation. Visit the cellar, hear about the winemaker’s work and compare another selection of regional wines.

Two family-run winery visits
Guided Beaujolais wine tastings
Traditional mâchon tasting
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

Frequently asked questions

Southern Beaujolais is known for villages built from warm ochre limestone, which glows golden in the light. Combined with rolling vineyards and hilltop views, this gives the area its distinctive character.

Yes. The programme includes visits to two family-run wineries, guided wine tastings and a traditional mâchon of local cold meats and cheeses. The mâchon is a tasting rather than a full lunch.

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.

Yes. A private version can be arranged on request, subject to guide and winery availability. Contact us with your preferred date, group size and any specific interests.

Frequently asked questions

Southern Beaujolais is known for villages built from warm ochre limestone, which glows golden in the light. Combined with rolling vineyards and hilltop views, this gives the area its distinctive character.

Yes. The programme includes visits to two family-run wineries, guided wine tastings and a traditional mâchon of local cold meats and cheeses. The mâchon is a tasting rather than a full lunch.

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.

Yes. A private version can be arranged on request, subject to guide and winery availability. Contact us with your preferred date, group size and any specific interests.

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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