Southern Burgundy Wine Tour from Lyon: 2 estates, 11 wines

Two wine estates, a granite hillside, and a dozen wines in one day from Lyon

A full-day shared wine tour departing from Lyon visits two family-run estates in Southern Burgundy, tasting around 11 to 12 wines including Chardonnay, Gamay and Pinot Noir varieties. The route passes through the Beaujolais region and Mâcon vineyards, stops at Moulin-à-vent and Solutré Rock, and includes time in the medieval town of Cluny. An English or French-speaking guide leads the group of up to eight passengers in an air-conditioned minibus, departing at 8:50 am from Lyon's Office de Tourisme on Bellecour Square.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day Southern Burgundy wine tour

• Meet guide at Lyon Office de Tourisme
• Board minivan and depart Lyon
• Drive 40 minutes to Beaujolais region
• Stop at Moulin-à-vent for photos and Gamay grape info
• Visit Macon vineyards and nearby villages
• Tour family wine estate and taste wines
• Stop at Solutré Roch to admire landscape
• Lunch with Southern Burgundy cuisine (not included)
• Stroll through Cluny streets and abbey
• Visit Burgundy wine chateau and taste six wines
• Return to Lyon

The experience

The day starts at 8:50 am in front of Lyon's Office de Tourisme on Bellecour Square, where you board an air-conditioned eight-seat minibus for the 40-minute drive north. The route crosses into the Beaujolais region, climbing through granite terroirs and ocher-stone villages (Saint Véran, Leynes, Fuissé) toward the Mâcon vineyards. A stop at Moulin-à-vent introduces the Gamay grape and its landscape. The guide explains what the soil here produces and why.

At 10:45 am you arrive at the first family estate. The visit covers the winery's history, barrel-aging techniques and the cellar itself, then moves into a tasting of white and red wines, including the region's signature Pouilly-Fuissé. The wines are described by the guide (finesse, freshness, oak finish), so you understand what you're tasting, not just drinking it. After this stop, the tour climbs to Solutré Rock, a 493-meter limestone formation that dominates the Mâcon vineyards and is also a major Palaeolithic site. Time here is for photos and to take in the view.

Lunch happens in Cluny, a medieval town famous for its abbey. The local restaurant offers a menu of the day around 20 euros, paid separately. The afternoon continues to a second Burgundy château producing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. You visit the vaulted cellar and taste six more wines in what the operator describes as a friendly atmosphere. By late afternoon the minibus returns you to Lyon.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned minibus for the full day.
• English or French-speaking guide.
• tastings of approximately 11 to 12 wines at two family estates.
• visits to Moulin-à-vent, Solutré Rock and the medieval town of Cluny.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 Mar 2027

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.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

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?Choose this shared tour if you prefer a guided minibus departure from Lyon over self-driving, and want to taste wines across multiple estates while learning how the region's soils shape different grape varieties.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

How many wines do I taste on this tour?

Around 11 to 12 wines across the two estates, including white and red varieties from Chardonnay, Gamay and Pinot Noir grapes.

What time does the tour leave Lyon and where do I meet the guide?

The guide meets you at 8:50 am in front of the Lyon Office de Tourisme building on Bellecour Square, 50 meters opposite Le Royal Hotel, where you board the minibus.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included, but the tour stops in Cluny at a local restaurant offering a menu of the day for around 20 euros, which you pay separately.

What is Solutré Rock and why does the tour stop there?

Solutré Rock is a 493-meter limestone formation that dominates the Mâcon vineyards and is listed as a major Palaeolithic site in France. The stop gives you time to see the landscape and take photos.

How many people travel together on this tour?

The minibus seats up to eight passengers, so groups stay small and the guide can answer questions throughout the day.