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Beaujolais Wine Tour: Hidden Gems & Back Roads
5.0
16 Ratings
Belleville-en-Beaujolais
Discover Beaujolais with a full-day wine and food tour from Lyon. Enjoy a personalized, meaningful travel experience in this underrated French region.
Discover Beaujolais with a full-day wine and food tour from Lyon. Enjoy a personalized, meaningful travel experience in this underrated French region.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Saint-Amour-Bellevue - Welcome to Beaujolais! Saint Amour is the first exceptional wine area, or cru, on our itinerary.
- Saint-Amour-Bellevue - We’ll visit the village church and share fascinating discoveries about this place. Prepare for a journey through time!
- Chateau du Moulin-a-Vent - Known as the lord of Beaujolais wines, Moulin à…
- Saint-Amour-Bellevue - Welcome to Beaujolais! Saint Amour is the first exceptional wine area, or cru, on our itinerary.
- Saint-Amour-Bellevue - We’ll visit the village church and share fascinating discoveries about this place. Prepare for a journey through time!
- Chateau du Moulin-a-Vent - Known as the lord of Beaujolais wines, Moulin à Vent once rivaled Romane Conti in the late 19th century. We’ll share its intriguing history. “Moulin à vent” translates to “Windmill” in French, and you’ll have the chance to see an authentic 15th-century windmill!
- Fleurie - Fleurie is celebrated as the most feminine cru of Beaujolais, and interestingly, it gained prominence thanks to a woman in the last century. Depending on your mood and thirst, we’ll either visit the cooperative, which doubles as a local bar, for a tasting, or head uphill to our favorite vineyard viewpoint. There, we’ll set up long chairs and open a few bottles for you to enjoy, including one from the vineyard where we’ll be standing.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
- Train ticket from/to Lyon or private car transfer (if option with train selected)
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Carbonated beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
- Train ticket from/to Lyon or private car transfer (if option with train selected)
Additional Information
Join us to explore the hidden treasures, fine wines, and scenic routes of Beaujolais in our Vintage Land Rovers. This exclusive journey, led by a passionate local expert, includes visits to two wineries typically closed to the public, each with its own unique story and exceptional wines. One of the stops offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the…
Join us to explore the hidden treasures, fine wines, and scenic routes of Beaujolais in our Vintage Land Rovers. This exclusive journey, led by a passionate local expert, includes visits to two wineries typically closed to the public, each with its own unique story and exceptional wines. One of the stops offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the winemaking process, providing insight into the daily life and passion of dedicated winemakers.
Additional cultural and historical stops are available, tailored to your interests, such as a charming chapel with deep ties to the local terroir or a privately owned medieval château open exclusively for our group.
This tour can be customized to meet your preferences, so please share your interests with us. Then sit back, relax, and let us guide you to the finest spots in Northern Beaujolais!
Location
Gare de Belleville-sur-Saône
Boulevard Gambetta
We provide courtesy train tickets, timetable and directions for a short train ride from central Lyon to Belleville, our starting point in Beaujolais.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Angmarie17
Jul 13, 2026
Excellent tour, informative and fun! - Elodie was an excellent guide! Very knowledgable and personable - she wanted to make sure we had the best experience possible. I would highly recommend this tour!
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David_h
Jul 12, 2026
Cheers! - What a spectacular tour! The individual attention was above expectations. The time with the wine maker (and his happy dog) was informative and tasty. Melanie was one of the best guides yet.
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O3801pcthomasj
Jun 1, 2026
Interesting and relaxed passion - Amelie at BI is a knowledgeable and nice person, and took us on a bumpy ride to wine tasting and the better cellar to explore local wine. Up from Macon. Very interesting and relaxing and a good quiet lunch.
All my recommendations for all. I will come back for a longer tour preferably at Baune. Al my best to BI and Amelie.
Thanx.
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Roxy11318
May 24, 2026
Perfect Customized Wine Tour Experience - We had an excellent experience with Benoit on our Insiders tour. Ben truly customized the day to our preferences and made everything feel seamless. I had mentioned that I’d love to taste a rosé, even though it’s not the primary wine of the region, and Ben went above and beyond by surprising us with two winery stops that both offered rosé tastings.
Ben was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the area and its wines. Both winery visits were fantastic, and we only wished we had room to bring home even more wine.
The classic Land Rover was such a fun and memorable part of the experience. We know it can’t be the easiest vehicle to drive, but it added so much charm to the day.
Ben also took us to several beautiful spots beyond the tastings, kindly offered to take photos for us, and was especially helpful with translation throughout the day, which made everything much easier and more enjoyable.
We were genuinely sad when the tour ended and wished we had booked a longer experience to spend more time exploring with Ben. If we return to Lyon, we would absolutely book another tour with him without hesitation. Highly recommend!
That ending makes it feel especially authentic and enthusiastic.
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931polinac
Oct 5, 2025
A Truly Unforgettable Beaujolais Experience! - Our full-day tour of the Beaujolais wine country with Insiders Experience was absolutely exceptional from start to finish! We had asked to see local castles and learn about the region’s wines, and our guide Thomas went above and beyond to tailor the day perfectly to our wishes.
We visited two magnificent castles that are also working wineries, enjoyed private tastings, and met local winemakers — including the only French conservator of ancient vine varieties. It was a fascinating and intimate way to learn about the winemakers’ craft and passion firsthand.
The scenery throughout the day was breathtaking, with rolling vineyards, charming villages, and stunning panoramic views.
Lunch was another highlight — a tucked-away épicerie serving delicious traditional dishes paired with a selection of organic wines.
Thomas was simply fantastic: energetic, deeply knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. He made sure the experience felt personal and seamless from beginning to end.
A truly memorable day that exceeded all expectations! Thank you, Thomas, for making our Beaujolais adventure so special. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wishing to discover the beauty, culture, and wines of Beaujolais.
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Kentuckygirl4
Jun 5, 2025
The perfect day in Beaujolais - We spent the day with our tour guide Aldric exploring the Beaujolais wine region. Aldric was very knowledgeable and kind, worrying about our every need. Our tour even included a BBQ picnic up on a hill in a vineyard. What a great day!
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374allysonb
May 30, 2025
10/10 experience. Highly recommend! - This tour was amazing! I highly recommend. Aldric and Melanie customized the trip based on prior requests including a mix of wine tastings, touring around the area, and a honey bee experience and tasting. The wine was amazing. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the area and went out of their way to ensure we had the best time. The local honey experience was extremely unique. The picnic at the top of the vineyards far exceeded our expectations. Overall I will be recommending this tour to my friends and family!
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Kathy_g
Mar 17, 2025
Private wine tour - A wonderful trip through the country side exploring local wineries . The private tour is the best way to feel like your engaged with the locals
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Pinkpiratepants
Nov 12, 2024
Unforgettable day! - We had a wonderful day of wine tasting and fun with Alex! All the winery stops were fantastic and the vehicle made for an extra fun and unique time. Definitely one of the highlights of our entire France trip!!! :-)
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W9193lcalexandreg
Aug 7, 2024
Great 😀! - A great experience! A beautiful discovery! I recommend 100%!! An activity not to be missed during a visit to Lyon or Beaujolais
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