Top Lyon Day Trips

Join us for an exclusive full-day wine tour in the breathtaking Beaujolais region, located just outside Lyon. In less than an hour, you’ll find yourself surrounded by rolling vineyards and picturesque villages. You’ll visit carefully selected wineries, where you’ll be warmly welcomed and enjoy wine tastings. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch (included in the price), featuring fresh local ingredients and wine, all set against the stunning Beaujolais countryside. We’ll explore the enchanting Pierres Dorées area, famous for its golden-stone villages, and visit the village of Oingt, officially classified as one of the “Most Beautiful Villages of France,” offering a glimpse into the region’s rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes. This tour is perfect for those who want to discover a small wine region at a relaxed pace, in a small group, and enjoy a day filled with delicious wines and stunning scenery. If you prefer a different date, please contact me.

The day begins around 9.00am at your hotel, and we'll be travelling to the Beaujolais region to meet two wineries in the morning, where we'll visit the vines, the cellars and taste the wines (including 20th-century wine). At around 1 o'clock in the afternoon, we'll head to a magnificent spot in the heights of the Beaujolais region for a picnic. This moment will be dedicated to a tasting of wines from the 1960s to the present day, to cover the spectrum of the Gamay grape variety through time. The wines will be accompanied by a dozen cheeses and seasonal gourmet products. Last tasting of the day after lunch and before returning to Lyon. As a wine merchant, WSET3 graduate, I'll be joining you on the day to talk about French wine and its specific characteristics. A private chauffeur will drive us throughout the day. Tesla or Mercedes Class E for couples and Mercedes Class V Van for party of 3 or more. Wines can be bought and shipped to your home. Hugo from JEANGUYOT Wine Agency

Taken care of in our luxury vehicle, let yourself be driven by a professional on the road to the Crus des Côtes du Rhône. Throughout your trip, your oenological guide will tell you the story of a vineyard that has its roots in High Antiquity. This guided exploration through time and knowledge guarantees you a unique and remarkable experience. You also have the privilege of tasting the secrets of the most prestigious Crus of the Côtes du Rhône, through tastings commented by the winegrowers themselves. These anthology tastings are associated with a unique culinary experience. All of our Tours are ALL INCLUSIVE: transport with private driver, meals, tastings, oenological guide, visits, meetings with winegrowers,...

For this private day gourmet experience, we will pick you up to drive to Lyon countryside. You’ll visit farms and meet the people who keep the region’s culinary traditions alive. We will shop for fresh, seasonal ingredients from farmers for the menu confirmed with the chef. For lunch, you will head to a family owned local restaurant before heading back to Lyon ! In the afternoon, you'll meet your chef in the heart of Lyon's historic quarter for your private cooking class. With his guidance, you’ll cook a menu inspired by the day’s harvest and local traditions. At the end of the day, sit down together to enjoy your creations — paired, of course, with local wines.

Live an exclusive day in the heart of Beaujolais through an entirely private experience, designed for wine lovers seeking authenticity, comfort and excellence. Your day starts at your Inn, where your private driver will pick you up in a comfortable, premium vehicle. You cross the rolling landscapes of Beaujolais, between vineyards, golden stone villages and exceptional estates. You visit two wineries carefully selected for their quality and uniqueness. Each stage offers a privileged moment: meetings with winemakers, access to properties sometimes closed to the public, and guided tastings of iconic vintages. At noon, enjoy a bistronomic lunch at a selected local restaurant, accompanied by selected wines to extend the experience. Throughout the day, your experience is 100% private, without groups or sharing, with a rhythm adapted to your desires and discreet support.

An experience honed to bring out the best in the Northern Rhône Valley. Winemakers chosen for their fine work, exceptional locations to offer you emotions and work on all your senses. Private wine tour with 2 visits of wineries in the morning. We'll be tasting 5 to 6 wines from each winery and discovering the region's great wines, from Côte-Rotie to Hermitage for the red Syrah wines to the white Condrieu and Saint-Joseph made from Roussanne and Viognier grapes. The rest of the day will be dedicated to a private lunch/afternoon tasting and masterclass of great Rhône Valley wines in a 19th century villa with swimming pool. (Wines from 1950s to 2010s) As a wine merchant, WSET3, I'll be joining you on the day to talk about French wine and its specific characteristics. A private chauffeur will drive us throughout the day. Tesla or Mercedes Class E for couples and Mercedes Class V Van for party of 3 or more. Wines can be bought and shipped to your home. Hugo from JEANGUYOT Wine Agency