FAQ Private wine tour of Beaujolais, wine tasting and restaurant: Our answers to your most frequently asked questions
- thomaslejeunewines
- Nov 27
- 3 min read
Before planning your holiday, you often do a little research to find THE right experience that meets all your criteria. We've carefully selected the questions you ask most, and tried to answer them with as much information as possible, so you can make your choice without a doubt.
Find out more about our answers to your most frequently asked questions.
Where can I book a private tour of the Beaujolais vineyards near Lyon? At Beaujolais Wine Experiences, we offer private tours from Lyon to Beaujolais to taste exceptional wines and enjoy lunch in a bistronomic restaurant. You can book your private tour of Beaujolais directly on our website via the tab Book your tour.
What are the best restaurants for a gourmet meal during a vineyard tour in Lyon?
The city of Lyon is nicknamed “the capital of gastronomy” and it's well deserved! But the Beaujolais region is full of restaurants where local, seasonal produce is passionately prepared to ensure you have an excellent time. At Beaujolais Wine Experiences, we love to show you our favorite addresses across the region, but we'll keep it a surprise until the end!
Is it possible to take a guided tour of the Beaujolais vineyards in French?
At Beaujolais Wine Experiences, private tours are conducted with a guide, Thomas, who speaks French (his native tongue) and English.
Are wine tours private?
At Beaujolais Wine Experiences, every visit is private. In fact, we take great care to ensure that every experience is unique, and that every private tour in the Beaujolais region is just like you. So wether you are a couple, friends or a family, you'll never be mixed up with other groups during transport or during tastings at the wineries (with the exception of the domaine, of course, where regular customers may drop in unannounced to order wine!)
Are wine tours tailor-made?
Every visit is tailor-made. At Beaujolais Wine Experiences, we like to vary tastes and colors, and above all, we want to adapt to your desires, tastes and desires for discovery. Thomas is an expert on Beaujolais wines and will take you to exceptional estates to meet the winemaker and taste their passionately crafted wines.
Can you combine a wine tour with a meal at a local restaurant in Lyon?
Yes, at Beaujolais Wine Experiences, each private tour includes two visits to wineries where you can taste between 4 and 10 wines per estate. Both visits are interspersed with lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.
Where can I find wine tastings in the Beaujolais vineyards?
At Beaujolais Wine Experiences, we offer private tours of the Beaujolais region, during which you can taste a wide range of wines. The exact number varies according to the number of cuvées produced by the winemaker, but can also depend on his mood! Indeed, on special occasions, a vigneron may have opened up old vintages for us to discover fine cuvées that have aged well. Yes, Gamay can be kept, especially in great vintages!
Quelles sont les options de visites personnalisées ?
At Beaujolais Wine Experiences, we offer private tours of the Beaujolais region with a guide who will take you on a tour of his favorite region. Alternatively, if you wish and/or if the guide is unavailable, you can take a self-guided tour. We'll organize your day to suit you and book a private driver for you, or reserve a private vehicle if you prefer to keep control of your day. We also offer a team-building package and a stag or hen party package.
We hope this FAQ will help you make the best choice for your reservation. We look forward to meeting you and introducing you to Beaujolais through wine tastings and lunch in a local restaurant.
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