About this tour
A full-day wine tour through Beaujolais, less than an hour from Lyon, visiting two family-run wineries and golden-stone villages. You'll taste wines at each cellar, explore the classified village of Oingt, and eat a picnic lunch with local ingredients and wine included. The pace is unhurried and groups stay small, making it an accessible introduction to the region's viticulture and countryside without steep hiking or technical demands.
Highlights
- Two intimate family-run wineries with tastings and cellar history
- Pierres Dorées villages famous for golden-stone architecture
- Visit Oingt, officially classified as one of France's most beautiful villages
- Picnic lunch with local produce and wine, countryside setting
- Private transport with air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water
- Small-group format at relaxed pace, no fitness requirements
- 8.5-hour itinerary departing near Lyon
What to expect
You'll be picked up and driven into vineyard country within an hour. At the first winery, a family owner or staff member will walk you through their operation and pour several wines to taste; you'll do the same at a second cellar. Between tastings, you'll explore one or two of the Pierres Dorées villages on foot — Oingt is the main stop, a compact medieval village with narrow lanes and stone buildings. Lunch happens outdoors, a spread of regional charcuterie, cheese, and bread paired with wine and water. The day winds down with a scenic drive back to Lyon, arriving mid-afternoon.
What travellers say
- Two distinct wineries with direct access to makers and their stories
- Picnic lunch and drinks included throughout the day
- Pierres Dorées villages offer genuine architecture, not tourist artifice
- Unhurried pacing allows time to linger and absorb the countryside
- Suitable for all fitness levels and experience with wine
- Full 8.5-hour day may feel long for those preferring shorter tours
- Date flexibility requires advance contact; fixed schedules not guaranteed
- Peak summer months can draw village crowds and afternoon heat
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Good to know
This suits anyone who enjoys wine without needing to be an expert, and those wanting countryside scenery without strenuous hiking. No significant fitness barriers. Spring and autumn weather is most pleasant; summer can be hot in the villages. The tour operates in a small group, so it won't feel crowded but also won't be entirely private. All wine tastings and lunch are included, though you may want pocket money for any winery purchases. Confirm your preferred date in advance, as dates can be flexible. Nearby public transport is an option if you'd rather meet the group on-site, though private pickup is standard.
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