About this tour
A private eight-hour winter exploration of Beaujolais departing from Lyon, where you'll visit four working estates and a family distillery in a vintage Defender. Pair regional wines with locally sourced charcuterie and cheese at tastings, break for lunch amongst winemakers at a traditional bistro, and discover everything from a medieval château to monastic vineyard heritage. Your guide is deeply embedded in the region's wine community.
Highlights
- Mulled wine in a medieval château courtyard
- Private art collection viewing at Victoire d'Affaux
- Monastic vineyard heritage at thousand-year-old Chateau des Bachelards
- Lunch at a working winemakers' local canteen
- Family distillery workshop and tasting at Maison Jacoulot
- Four separate wine tastings with curated local charcuterie and cheese
- Vintage Defender transport through quiet Beaujolais villages
What to expect
You'll spend the day moving between four separate wine producers, each with distinct character and history. Expect to taste at least four wines per stop, paired with thoughtfully selected local cold cuts and cheese provided by your guide. A substantial lunch happens mid-day at an unpretentious restaurant where local vignerons are regulars—nothing formal, just proper food and conversation. The final stop at Maison Jacoulot shifts focus to spirits and distillery craft. Between stops, you're travelling in a vintage vehicle, so the journey itself becomes part of the experience rather than dead time.
Good to know
Wine tastings are for adults 18+. Non-alcoholic alternatives including grape juice and water are provided throughout. The tour suits any fitness level and is fully wheelchair accessible. Infants travel free on adult laps; prams are manageable. Public transport is available near all stops if you prefer flexibility.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.