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Découverte Beaujolais & Pérouges - Kanpai Tourisme
Visits and discovery tours
Last updated date : 15/02/2022
During this day, discover the most beautiful tourist and natural sites around Lyon and change your view on wine. Day from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
IN THE MORNING: BEAUJOLAIS OF THE DOREES STONES AND WINE TASTING
Discover the region Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées, considered to be the most beautiful wine region in France. Pass through several picturesque villages built with ochre stone and admire magnificent landscapes and castles. Visit Oingt, a picturesque medieval city with unforgettable streets names: Tyr-laine, Coupe-jarret, trayne-cul, etc.
Around 11:00 am, meet a passionate winemaker. Visit his domain and learn all the making secrets of the Beaujolais. Then, it’s time to excite your palate in search of aromas and fragrances during a tasting of several wines. Friendly atmosphere guaranteed!
At noon
Enjoy the delicious local cuisine in the typical setting of a Beaujolais bistro.
Menu from 14 euros during the week (menu of the day) and 21 € on weekends. Not included in the price of the discovery day.
THE AFTERNOON: VISIT OF THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE PEROUGES
Cross ‘La Dombes’, a magical region where water, land and nature blend together to create wonderful landscapes.
Then, visit Pérouges, an intact model of medieval architecture, the setting for the first movie of the Three Musketeers! Follow the street Rue des Rondes with its uneven cobblestones and admire the old mansions dating from the 13th and 16th centuries.
Finally, enjoy a free time of 30 minutes: stroll around the craftsmen shops in search of a souvenir, taste the delicious local speciality pie called ‘Galette de Pérouges’ or taste the wines of Bugey at Caveau St Vincent (tasting not included).
Practical information
Address
Place Bellecour Devant l'Office du Tourisme - 69002 Lyon 2ème
Languages
English, Spanish, French
Prices
Adult: from 85 € (Lunch not included.).
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Openings
All year round, daily between 1.30 pm and 6 pm except on January 1st and December 25th.
Tour could be start at 9:00 to 13h30.
Additional information
Tour is organized by Olivier Delalande. He is a guide that speaks English, Spanish and French. He is a wine graduate from Universite du Vin.
Lunch is not included.
Personalised tour of 8 people max.
Comfortable minibus provided
Walking shoes recommended
Visits and discovery tours
Découverte Beaujolais & Pérouges - Kanpai Tourisme
Place Bellecour Devant l'Office du Tourisme - 69002 Lyon 2ème
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