Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrive!
November 18th - 23rd, 2019 | $2,400pp + air
Day One: Arrive & Settle in Lyon
Day Two: Leisurely Morning in Vieux Lyon then off to Beaujolais!
Day Three: Taste the Crus!
Day Four: Le Beaujolais Nouveau est Arrive!
Day Five: Jour de Flemmardise (Lazy Day)
Day Six: Depart
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Day One | Arrive & Settle in
By the end of the day, all travelers will have arrived in Lyon. Spend your first day/night settling into your 4-star hotel accommodations located in the heart of Lyon. Apéro and dinner together will be included. Chevonne will coordinate your transfer from the airport to the hotel so you can relax and settle in for your vacation.
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*All meals included.*
Day Two | Visiting Le Vieux Lyon
Over breakfast in the hotel get to know your vacation friends for the week. Depart in the morning and head out a pied to explore Le Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and walk the Rhône River. Lunch will be a 'hidden gem' of a café that only those in the know would find. After lunch, we will depart for our 13th-century chateau in Beaujolais. Dinner will be at Josephine a Table in Saint-Amour, a beloved institution of dining in Beaujolais.
*All meals included.*
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*All meals included.*
Day Three | Taste the Crus of Beaujolais
After our petite dejeuner, we will return to the Northernmost point of Beaujolais, Saint-Amour and drink our way South with stops in Julienas, Moulin-a-Vent, Fleurie, and Brouilly. Of course, we will taste wines from all ten crus throughout our week-long journey.
*All meals included.*
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*All meals included.*
Day Four | Le Beaujolais est Arrive!
The day will be a leisurely one as we lead up to an evening of celebrating the 2019 harvest with the talented winemakers themselves. Experience the traditional Beaujolais Nouveau with the local winemakers. This party begins late and goes until even later so be prepared to eat, drink and be merry into the night!
*All meals included.*
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Day Five | Jour de Flemmardise (Lazy Day)
Le sigh...Let's recover. Sleep in, relax. No big agenda today, take a stroll through the vineyard, feel free to explore the village and perhaps catch a game of petanque or stay in by the fire and enjoy a good book, it's a jour de Flemmardise. Enjoy!
*Breakfast included.*
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Day Six | Depart
*Breakfast included.*
Day Six | Wander Where you Wish & Au Revoir
With everyone departing at different times this day is up in the air. All transportation to the Lyon airport, train station or car rental will be coordinated by Chevonne.
*Breakfast included.*
Trip itinerary is subject to change but will always maintain a spirit of adventure and diverse activities. Questions? Check out the FAQ.
What to Expect
This tour will include but is not limited to the following amenities.
Luxurious Accommodations
A Small, Friendly Group
Unless you have a large group who has booked the tour altogether, it is likely that you will be on this tour with new friends! Don't be shy, we're all here to have fun.
An Excited & Friendly Host
Chevonne is a knowledgeable and experienced host and will be the main point of contact on your tour from start to finish. If you want to get to know Chevonne, check out her Bio here.
Inclusive Tours & Admissions
Some days parts of our tour will take us to a public event or space that would normally require an admissions fee, but no need to worry, everything is included!
All Group Transportation
We will travel by car, train, metro, foot, bike, and boat. All group trips will be coordinated and are included.
Local Food
Bon Appetite! We will eat like locals! Lyonnaise food has a rich (pun intended) history of food. We will dine at classic Bouchons known for their meat-forward, comfort foods created by the grandmeres of Lyon. We will try our best to be accommodating by providing dietary options to please the whole group. Watch Anthony Bourdain in Lyon.