Beaujolais & Perouges Medieval Town - Private Tour - Full Day from Lyon

About this tour

A full-day private tour from Lyon exploring the rolling Beaujolais region and two exceptionally preserved medieval villages. You'll visit Oingt and Pérouges—both recognised among France's most picturesque towns—then settle into a small family winery for a guided tasting of four to five local wines with a knowledgeable sommelier. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes minivan with your own driver and guide, allowing you to focus on the landscapes, architecture, and terroir without navigation.

Highlights

• Medieval villages Oingt and Pérouges, officially acclaimed as France's finest
• Four to five Beaujolais wines tasted at a family-run estate
• Expert wine guide shares region's history and production methods
• Private Mercedes minivan—no group crowding or fixed schedules
• Countryside views across vineyard slopes and traditional stone settlements
• Flexible pace; suitable for all fitness levels including those with prams

What to expect

You'll depart Lyon in a private minivan and head into the Beaujolais countryside, where gently rolling hills give way to postcard-perfect villages frozen in time. Pérouges and Oingt retain their medieval character—narrow cobbled streets, stone archways, absence of modern traffic—making them feel genuinely lived-in rather than preserved museum pieces. At the family winery, expect an informal setting where the sommelier walks you through the winemaking process while you taste, rather than a sterile tasting room. Bring an appetite: lunch isn't included, but menus at local restaurants run from €20 per person.

Good to know

Wear comfortable walking shoes for village exploration; streets are steep and uneven. The winery visit involves standing and tasting—manageable for most, though prams are accommodated. Allow roughly 45 minutes to Lyon for transport each way. Consider lunch reservations in either village, especially weekends.