Beaujolais wine tour & medieval towns from Lyon: Oingt, Pérouges

Taste Beaujolais wines and walk medieval streets in ochre-coloured villages

A full-day small group tour from Lyon explores the Beaujolais wine region and visits Oingt and Pérouges, two medieval towns listed among France's most beautiful. The itinerary includes a private vineyard tour with wine tasting, a walk through cobblestone streets and historic architecture, and an English or French-speaking guide throughout. Lunch at a local bistrot is available separately. Hotel pickup is not included, and guests meet at Lyon Office de Tourisme on Bellecour Square.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Beaujolais and Pérouges medieval town

• Meet guide at Lyon Office de Tourisme
• Board minivan to start excursion
• Visit Châtillon d'Azergues and admire castles
• Explore medieval towns and Oingt village
• Tour family winery and taste Beaujolais wines
• Lunch at typical Beaujolais bistrot
• Discover Pérouges medieval town and walk cobblestone streets
• Free time in Pérouges for shopping or galette
• Return to Lyon and end tour at Bellecour Square

The experience

The tour departs at 8:50 am from Lyon Office de Tourisme on Bellecour Square and travels by 8-seater minibus through the Beaujolais countryside. The morning begins in Châtillon d'Azergues, where 13th-century castles stand ringed by rempart walls, then moves through ochre-coloured medieval towns including Chessy Les Mines and Bagnols. The route reaches Oingt, a village of narrow streets and stone houses where you walk the main street, visit Saint Mathieu church, and see panoramic views across rolling hills dotted with vineyards.

At a family winery, you meet the winemaker and walk the private vineyards while learning how Beaujolais is made. The tasting includes four or five wines (white, rosé and red) served in a relaxed atmosphere. Lunch follows at a typical Beaujolais bistrot serving regional cuisine. The guide translates the menu and explains each course. (Menus start at €20 per person and are paid separately.) After a 45-minute drive, the afternoon reaches Pérouges, a medieval town of cobblestone streets and stone houses built between the 13th and 16th centuries. You have 30 minutes of free time to explore craft shops or try the local galette pancake before the guide returns you to Bellecour Square by 5:15 pm.

What’s included

• English or French-speaking guide throughout the day.
• private vineyard tour and tasting of four or five Beaujolais wines (white, rosé and red).
• transport in an air-conditioned 8-seater minibus.
• walks through Oingt and Pérouges medieval towns.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and TuesdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by KANPAI TOURISME

Is this one for you?The tour runs from 8:50 am to 5:15 pm with a 45-minute drive in the afternoon, so it suits travellers with a full day to spend and comfort with minibus travel. You meet at Bellecour Square rather than your hotel, which means arranging your own way to the starting point. Lunch at the bistrot is also your choice and cost.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What is Oingt and why is it on this tour?

Oingt is a medieval village listed among the 157 most beautiful towns in France. The tour includes a walk through its main street and the Saint Mathieu church, with views across vineyards and rolling hills from the village perch.

Do I need to arrange my own lunch, or is it included?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. The guide stops at a typical Beaujolais bistrot where you order from the menu. Meals start at €20 per person and you pay the restaurant directly.

Where do I meet the guide, and do you pick up from my hotel?

There is no hotel pickup. You meet the guide at 8:50 am in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme building on Bellecour Square, opposite Le Royal Hotel. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the meeting point.

What wines do I taste at the winery?

The winery tasting includes four or five Beaujolais wines: white, rosé and red varieties. You taste them during a private vineyard inspection where the winemaker explains the wine-making process.

How much walking is involved in Pérouges?

Pérouges is a medieval town built on cobblestone streets, so you walk through the historic centre to see the architecture of houses from the 13th to 16th centuries. You have 30 minutes of free time to explore at your own pace.