WINE/GASTRONOMY/SIGHTSEEING
1-Day Beaujolais Wine Tour from Paris By Train
“O happy Burgundy which merits being called the mother of men” – Erasmus, 1522
Deep in the valleys and slopes just west of the Saône River lies the French wine region of Burgundy. Ever since the Middle Ages this “terroir”-conscious wine region has built the reputation as one of the largest “Grand-Cru” (high quality) wine producers in France, including some of the most expensive wines in the world.
Visit the Beaujolais region and discover its history through its wine.
- Available Monday to Sunday in English and French, other languages on demand
- 2 to 6 people max
- Starting and ending at Paris-Gare de Lyon TRAIN STATION
- Tour unavailable during harvest (depends on each Chateaux)
INCLUDES:
1-day tour in a deluxe air-conditioned mini-bus with a guide/driver specialist in BEAUJOLAIS wines
- MORNING
- Early Train Departure from Paris Gare de Lyon
- Arrival in Macon
- Visit the Beaujolais Golden Stones, Oingt Village & Beaujolais wine-tasting at a family winery
- For lunch, have a delicious Beaujolais picnic among the vineyards
- AFTERNOON
- Travel to the Northern Beaujolais region and discover the famous Crus appellations of Brouilly, Morgon, Regnié, and morex. Wine tasting of 5 different wines.
- Late afternoon train from Macon Loche (7km from the city centre)
- Night Arrival in Paris Gare de Lyon
INCLUDES:
- Assistance at Gare de Lyon train station on departure
- 2nd class train ticket to Macon on the TGV bullet train
- Pick-up and drop-off at the train station in Mâcon
- Scenic tour around Beaujolais in a deluxe mini bus
- Private tasting in 3 family wineries
- A private English-speaking guide, expert in Beaujolais wines
- Picnic lunch with wine
NOT INCLUDED:
- Lunches in restaurant
COMMENTS
- In order to drink wine, you must be over 18 years old
- Excessive drinking of alcohol is dangerous for your health
About Prices and Bookings
- 2-3 People traveling 550€ per person
- 4-5 People traveling 450€ per person
- 6 People traveling 420€ per person
- Special prices for big groups
For Bookings and Further Details
8 days/7 nights Burgundy Tour in half board
Burgundy Region & Paris
Click here to see a sample itinerary of our Discovering Burgundy Wines tour!
(Both private tours and group tours available)