Wines of Beaujolais

Day 1 – Arrive at Camping La Grappe Fleurie

Upon arrival at the campsite, settle into your pitch and then take the opportunity to meet your fellow members with a welcome meeting and drinks. Enjoy dinner in a nearby restaurant.

Day 2 – Visit Hameau Duboeuf

Today visit something truly unique - Europe’s first oenological park! Cultural, educational and entertaining, this park takes you on a journey of discovery into the world of the wine-growers like never before. Museums, 3D cinema and immersive scenography help visitors explore the origins, region and vines as well as the science and technologies behind wine production.

End your visit here with a wine-tasting and meal in the restaurant.

Day 3 – Free day at your leisure

Day 4 – Vineyard visit 

Today, visit a nearby vineyard in the village of Fleurie and learn all about the vine growing and vinification processes. Along with some of the wines produced there, taste a truly authentic lunch of ‘mâchon’ - a rustic dish of regional cheeses, charcuterie and bread, traditionally eaten at breakfast!

Day 5 – Lunch cruise

Today, take a relaxing lunch-cruise on the River Saône. Setting off from Pont de Vaux, take in views of the surrounding countryside from the serenity of the river, whilst enjoying a delicious lunch on board.

Day 6 – Free day

Day 7 – Maison des Climats of Burgundy and Mâcon

The ‘Maison des Climats de Borgogne’ is a visitor centre dedicated to the climates of the Burgundy wine-growing region. But much more than that, this is an educational experience which uses a whole range of media technology and interactive displays to take you on a journey through the history, geology and toponomy of the different areas.

Afterwards, enjoy a wine-tasting workshop and a wine and food pairing.

In the afternoon, enjoy free time in Mâcon at your leisure.

Day 8 – Geology of Beaujolais

An early start this morning will be rewarded with a sunrise breakfast with a local guide up on nearby Mount Brouilly. Your guide will take you on a walk afterwards to explain the link between the geology of the area, the soil compositions and their influence over the wines of the Beaujolais region. This is also a chance to take in some panoramic views of the area. The rest of the day will be yours to enjoy at leisure.

Day 9 – Châtillon sur Chalaronne

Enjoy a leisurely day today in the nearby medieval village of Châtillon sur Chalaronne. Here, browse the weekly local market, voted as one of the most beautiful in France, situated under an old timber-frame structure in the main square. Enjoy free time afterwards to explore the village before enjoying lunch in a local restaurant. 

Day 10 – Enjoy a free day at your leisure

Relax back at the campsite after your walk yesterday. Or, why not explore more of the local area.

Day 11 – Lyon

Visit this most vibrant and lively of cities today with a guided tour. Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France is full of bustling streets, restaurants and bars. See sites such as the basilica of Fourvière, le Vieux Lyon - old quarter of Lyon and its ‘traboules’ - hidden passageways, corridors and stairways, used for transporting things such as silk up from the river but also used as secret French Resistance meeting places during WW2.

Enjoy lunch in a ‘bouchon’ Lyonnais - a small, cosy and traditional restaurant and a wine tasting.

Day 12 – Free day

Day 13 – Wine domaine

Spend today visiting a nearby winery in a beautiful setting. Learn about the wines produced here and the harvest process.

Day 14 - Gala evening and farewell meal

Today is free for you to enjoy. 

In the evening, end the tour and say goodbye to your fellow members and hosts with a gala evening at a local Michelin starred restaurant with a wine and food tasting menu designed by the head chef.

Day 15 – Depart from campsite

Please note this itinerary is subject to change.