Lyon Trip Overview
Escape from city and discover Lyon’s magnificient countryside and its best sights. Visit Oingt & Pérouges listed among the 157 most beautiful towns in France and taste award winning Beaujolais wines at a small family winery. An educative & fun tour among friends you will remmeber for ever.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours 15 minutes
Starts: Lyon, France
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Escape from city and discover Lyon’s magnificient countryside and its best sights. Visit Oingt & Pérouges listed among the 157 most beautiful towns in France and taste award winning Beaujolais wines at a small family winery. An educative & fun tour among friends you will remmeber for ever.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon France
At 8:50 am, our guide English Speaking guide will meet you in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme building main entrance door located on Bellecour Square (50 m opposite Le Royal Hotel). After a short walk, participants will get on the 8 seaters minivan to begin the excursion.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Châtillon – d’Azergues, 69380 Châtillon, France
Start the morning, exploring Beaujolais considered as France’s prettiest wine region and discover the unknown beauty of the Golden Stones Country. Stop in Châtillon d’Azergues town to admire the 13th century castles surrounded by its remparts walls.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Oingt, Oingt, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Then cross several medieval towns built in ochre-coloured stones including Chessy Les Mines and Bagnols towns.
Visit the lovely picturesque village of Oingt listed among the 157 most beautiful towins in France. Walk the main street, visit Saint Mathieu church and enjoy panoramic views of stunning landscapes with rolling hills dotted with vineyards.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Moire, Moire, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Push the door of a family winery and immerse yourself in history, “terroir” and tradition meeting the winemaker himself.
Enjoy a private vineyards inspection, learn about the wine making process and wine taste several Beaujolais including white, rosé and red wines in a friendly atmosphere.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Theize, Theize, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
At lunch, delight yourself with a delicious meal in a typical Beaujolais “bistrot” restaurant which serves regional cuisine. Our guide will be happy to translate and explain all the different courses for you ! Menus from € 20 / person, NOT included.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Perouges, Perouges, Ain, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
In the afterrnoon, after a 45 minutes driver, discover Pérouges medieval town, a “must see” attraction which makes you travel back to the middle age times!
Walk along cobblestone streets and appreciate the achitecture of ancient houses from the XIII to the XVI century.
Learn about french History as you discover this unique setting used several times for background films including the 3 Musketeers.
Finally enjoy 30 minutes of free time : stroll through little craft souvenirs shops or try the local speciality pancake called “galette” (not included in the tour).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon France
At 5:15 pm, our guide will drive you back to Lyon and drop off at Bellecour Square in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme.
End of a beautiful day!
Duration: 40 minutes
