Gourmet Beaujolais

Explore Villefranche’s covered market, enjoy a traditional mâchon and follow the Beaujolais Wine Route to a family-run winery for a guided tasting.

From €99 / person

4-hour shared tour
Departure from Lyon

Tour overview

This Beaujolais food and wine tour combines local flavours, vineyard scenery and a relaxed half-day escape from Lyon.

Begin in Villefranche-sur-Saône, where the covered market showcases the region’s produce and traditions. Enjoy a mâchon of charcuterie, cheese and Beaujolais wine before following the wine route through vine-covered hills.

At a family-run estate, meet a winemaker, learn how the landscape shapes the wines and finish with a guided tasting. An ideal introduction to Beaujolais through both its food and vineyards

  • Villefranche covered market during the Gourmet Beaujolais tour
Tour overview

This Beaujolais food and wine tour combines local flavours, vineyard scenery and a relaxed half-day escape from Lyon.

Begin in Villefranche-sur-Saône, where the covered market showcases the region’s produce and traditions. Enjoy a mâchon of charcuterie, cheese and Beaujolais wine before following the wine route through vine-covered hills.

At a family-run estate, meet a winemaker, learn how the landscape shapes the wines and finish with a guided tasting. An ideal introduction to Beaujolais through both its food and vineyards

At a glance

Departure days

Saturdays & Sundays

Meeting point

Lyon Tourist Office

Region

Northern Beaujolais

Group size

Up to 8 guests

Language

English

Why choose this tour

Villefranche Market

Explore colourful stalls and local flavours at Villefranche’s covered market.

Authentic Mâchon

Enjoy charcuterie, cheese and Beaujolais wine in a traditional mâchon.

Winery Encounter

Meet a local winemaker, discover the estate and enjoy a guided tasting.

Tour details

Meet your driver-guide in front of the Lyon Tourist Office on Place Bellecour and travel north towards Villefranche-sur-Saône, at the gateway to the Beaujolais vineyards.

Begin with a stroll through Villefranche’s covered farmers’ market. Walk among colourful stalls displaying local produce while your guide introduces you to the flavours and food traditions of the region.

Then enjoy a traditional mâchon, a convivial local tasting featuring charcuterie, cheese and a glass of Beaujolais wine. This popular tradition offers an authentic introduction to the region’s gastronomic culture.

Continue along the Beaujolais Wine Route through vine-covered hills and varied landscapes. Your driver-guide will explain the winemaking process and the importance of terroir in shaping the character of Beaujolais wines.

Finish in a wine-growing village, where you will meet a local winemaker, discover the estate and enjoy a guided tasting before returning to Lyon.

Traditionnal mâchon & 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

Frequently asked questions

This itinerary combines food and wine through Villefranche’s market, a traditional mâchon and a winery tasting. It is ideal for guests seeking a broader introduction to Beaujolais culture.

Yes. The traditional mâchon and the winery tasting described in the programme are included. The mâchon is a tasting experience 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.

A private version may be arranged on request, subject to availability. Contact us with your preferred date and group size for a tailored proposal.

Frequently asked questions

This itinerary combines food and wine through Villefranche’s market, a traditional mâchon and a winery tasting. It is ideal for guests seeking a broader introduction to Beaujolais culture.

Yes. The traditional mâchon and the winery tasting described in the programme are included. The mâchon is a tasting experience 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.

A private version may be arranged on request, subject to availability. Contact us with your preferred date and group size for a tailored 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