Macon & Beaujolais Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon
Overview
Pouilly Fuissé, Pouilly Vinzelles, Mâcon Villages, St Véran, Fleurie, Morgon, Brouilly, Moulin-a-Vent ... Welcome to Macon & Beaujolais Crus regions where some of the best Chardonnay and Gamay wines are produced! Along this wine tour in South Burgundy, visit 2 family wineries and make yours the famous French adage which says "Whites then reds won't go to your head; reds then whites and you're out for the night"!
Inclusions
- Air Conditioned minibus - very confortable.
- English and French speaking guide.
- Wine tasting with about 11/12 wines tasted.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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 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: La Roche de Solutre, Chemin de la Roche, 71960 Solutre-Pouilly France
After a transfer about 40 minutes in minivan, travel on the famous Macon Route des Vins and discover a beautiful wine country.
Cross Pierreclos and Vergisson towns before "hitting" one of nature's masterpieces, Solutré Roch (493 m), a symbol of Southern Burgundy.
Stop to take pictures of this "Sphinx" which dominates Mâcon vineyards also listed as a major Palaeolithic site in France.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fuisse, Fuisse, Saone-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
At 10:45 am, experience a warm welcome at a Macon family Estate in Fuissé town.
With the winemaker, visit the winery and learn about the wine-making process and barrel-aging of Chardonnays.
Then, enter the wine-tasting room sample a selection of Macon white wines among themselves, the famous Pouilly-Fuissé cru.
Feel all the finesse & freshness of these perfectly balanced chardonnays with a slight oaky finish.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Fleurie, Fleurie, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Lunch in Juliénas or Fleurie towns
Delight yourself with a delicious meal in a local restaurant which serves Beaujolais cuisine. Our guide will be happy to translate and explain all the different courses for you!
Menus start from € 20-24, lunch not included.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Villie-Morgon, Villie-Morgon, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Follow the journey driving on the magnificent Beaujolais Crus wine road from North to South and discover charming little towns: Villié Morgon, Chiroubles, Moulin-à-Vent, etc.
Stop At: Chenas, Chenas, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Then, visit at second family winery, learn everything about the gamay grape and its unique wine making-process called semi-carbonic maceration which gives a special fruitiness to the wines.
Finally, go to the historic cellar to enjoy several Beaujolais red wines. Delight yourself with these beautiful "crus" as you share a unique moment of friendship.
All in a day, white & red wines!
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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 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: La Roche de Solutre, Chemin de la Roche, 71960 Solutre-Pouilly France
After a transfer about 40 minutes in minivan, travel on the famous Macon Route des Vins and discover a beautiful wine country.
Cross Pierreclos and Vergisson towns before "hitting" one of nature's masterpieces, Solutré Roch (493 m), a symbol of Southern Burgundy.
Stop to take pictures of this "Sphinx" which dominates Mâcon vineyards also listed as a major Palaeolithic site in France.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fuisse, Fuisse, Saone-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
At 10:45 am, experience a warm welcome at a Macon family Estate in Fuissé town.
With the winemaker, visit the winery and learn about the wine-making process and barrel-aging of Chardonnays.
Then, enter the wine-tasting room sample a selection of Macon white wines among themselves, the famous Pouilly-Fuissé cru.
Feel all the finesse & freshness of these perfectly balanced chardonnays with a slight oaky finish.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Fleurie, Fleurie, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Lunch in Juliénas or Fleurie towns
Delight yourself with a delicious meal in a local restaurant which serves Beaujolais cuisine. Our guide will be happy to translate and explain all the different courses for you!
Menus start from € 20-24, lunch not included.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Villie-Morgon, Villie-Morgon, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Follow the journey driving on the magnificent Beaujolais Crus wine road from North to South and discover charming little towns: Villié Morgon, Chiroubles, Moulin-à-Vent, etc.
Stop At: Chenas, Chenas, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
Then, visit at second family winery, learn everything about the gamay grape and its unique wine making-process called semi-carbonic maceration which gives a special fruitiness to the wines.
Finally, go to the historic cellar to enjoy several Beaujolais red wines. Delight yourself with these beautiful "crus" as you share a unique moment of friendship.
All in a day, white & red wines!
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Hilary_D
May 2023
We had a fantastic day trip with Olivier! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the two regions we visited and we enjoyed learning about the history and wine. The tastings were fun and informative too. We were trying to avoid renting a car and I know there's no way we would have had a similar exp...
We had a fantastic day trip with Olivier! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the two regions we visited and we enjoyed learning about the history and wine. The tastings were fun and informative too. We were trying to avoid renting a car and I know there's no way we would have had a similar experience on our own. I'd absolutely recommend this day trip to anyone!S2767YTbenw
May 2022
My partner and I had a great experience on this tour. Olivier is an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable guide. We had a great tasting at two very unique vineyards and a lovely lunch. Wonderful day and highly recommended.
My partner and I had a great experience on this tour. Olivier is an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable guide. We had a great tasting at two very unique vineyards and a lovely lunch. Wonderful day and highly recommended.drgarzia
June 2021
Olivier is an amazing host and genuinely a wonderful person. His tour company came highly recommended by our 5 star hotel. I found Olivier’s to be very reasonably priced for what I would ordinarily expect. However, Olivier’s tour is not ordinary at all. He spent the time to understand what we ...
Olivier is an amazing host and genuinely a wonderful person. His tour company came highly recommended by our 5 star hotel. I found Olivier’s to be very reasonably priced for what I would ordinarily expect. However, Olivier’s tour is not ordinary at all. He spent the time to understand what we wanted to see and what was really important for us. He personalized the full-day tour, including special stops and wineries, and even went beyond what I’d ever expect by researching and translating information about a very particular aspect of the tour we had a deep interested in. On tour day, he arrived early, his English is very good, and he made sure that everything was translated for us. He had a fully packed schedule for us, yet at no time did any aspect of the day feel rushed or as if we were on a purposely timed schedule. He seems to know all of the winery owners personally and knows the roads around Beaujolais very well. I highly recommend touring with Olivier, and I look forward to doing another tour with him next time we’re in the region.rb20165
October 2019
We booked a full day tour with Kanpai as recommended by the concierge at our hotel and it was one of the best days of our vacation. Olivier was extremely knowledgeable about the region and wines and provided excellent narrative during our tastings. Its clear hes passionate about this topic. He al...
We booked a full day tour with Kanpai as recommended by the concierge at our hotel and it was one of the best days of our vacation. Olivier was extremely knowledgeable about the region and wines and provided excellent narrative during our tastings. Its clear hes passionate about this topic. He also took us to a local restaurant for lunch where we had an excellent meal at a place we wouldn't have found on our own. I would consider no visit to Lyon complete without doing a wine tour with Kanpai!SusanMaRe
October 2019
Our trip with Olivier was a wonderful surprise. His knowledge of the Beaujolais area, and the wines of the area was extensive. The two wineries he chose for us to visit were interesting. The first was hosted by a very talented yet humble winemaker, and at the second Olivier led us through the win...
Our trip with Olivier was a wonderful surprise. His knowledge of the Beaujolais area, and the wines of the area was extensive. The two wineries he chose for us to visit were interesting. The first was hosted by a very talented yet humble winemaker, and at the second Olivier led us through the wines himself. As it happened we were a convivial group of seven, and the lunch we shared at the restaurant chosen by Olivier was delightful. We learned a lot, and appreciated being driven by a careful and knowledgeable driver.feliciasL4953TX
March 2023
Oliver was an amazing host! Had a breath of extensive knowledge about the region and its wine, and made us feel very welcomed in Lyon. Lunch destination was also fantastic. 100% recommend.
Oliver was an amazing host! Had a breath of extensive knowledge about the region and its wine, and made us feel very welcomed in Lyon. Lunch destination was also fantastic. 100% recommend.