Lyon: French Wine & Cheese Tasting with Sommelier

What do ten French wines taste like when someone who knows the vineyards is pouring?

You taste ten handpicked French wines from six regions, each paired with seasonal cheeses and artisanal products, in a private salon hosted by Hugo Jeanguyot, a wine guide who works directly with French wineries. The experience is designed for both beginners and wine enthusiasts, with small groups and an intimate setting that feels more like a conversation than a class. The salon is in central Lyon and accessible by public transport.

Step-by-step itinerary

French wine and cheese tasting in Lyon

• Arrive at private tasting salon
• Meet host Hugo Jeanguyot
• Taste 10 French wines
• Sample French cheeses and artisanal foods
• Learn stories about vineyards and winemakers
• Enjoy relaxed wine and food conversation

The experience

You're in Lyon for a few hours, or maybe you've got an afternoon free and you're wondering if there's something more than the usual museum run. Hugo Jeanguyot's wine tasting answers that question. It's ten wines from Beaujolais, Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, Jura, Champagne and Alsace, each one paired with French cheese and artisanal products, all in a private salon in the heart of the city. Hugo works with wineries across France every day, so he's not reading from a script. He's telling you why a wine tastes the way it does because he's been to the vineyard.

The salon itself is the kind of place that makes you slow down: natural light, proper glassware, the kind of warm atmosphere that feels like you're sitting in someone's living room instead of a classroom. It's designed for people who know nothing about wine and people who already care a lot about it, which means you're not going to feel out of place either way. The tasting moves through the wines and the stories behind them, the conversation flowing between sips and bites of cheese. You're not standing at a bar or rushing through a tour group. You're sitting, talking, tasting. Small groups keep it intimate.

The whole thing is accessible by public transport if you're staying elsewhere in Lyon, and the salon itself is wheelchair accessible. It's not a long standing experience. You're there to taste and talk, which is what makes it different from a wine class. Hugo's approach is that this is a French moment around wine and food, not a technical lesson, though if you want to know the technical part, he'll tell you. Bring someone you want to have a conversation with, or come alone and you'll end up talking to the people next to you. That's how these tastings work.

What’s included

Your tasting includes ten handpicked French wines from six regions, seasonal cheese and artisanal food pairings throughout the experience, and stories about French vineyards and winemakers shared by Hugo Jeanguyot in a private salon in central Lyon.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesdayDepartures at 11:00, 14:30 and 18:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12 · max 8 per booking

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Wine Tasting LYON | JEANGUYOT Wine Agency

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste French wines beyond the obvious names and hear the story behind each one from someone who actually visits the vineyards: Hugo's daily work with French winemakers is what makes the tasting feel like a conversation instead of a performance.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What regions are the wines from?

Beaujolais, Burgundy, Rhône Valley, Jura, Champagne and Alsace.

How many wines do you taste?

Ten French wines, each paired with cheese and artisanal products.

Who hosts the tasting?

Hugo Jeanguyot, a wine guide who works daily with wineries across France.

Is it suitable for wine beginners?

Yes, the experience is designed to be accessible for beginners while remaining interesting for wine enthusiasts.

Is the salon wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby.

What's included in the tasting?

Ten handpicked French wines, cheese and artisanal food pairings, and stories about French vineyards and winemakers.

Is this suitable for pregnant travelers?

The experience is not recommended for pregnant travelers.