Tour
Vallée de la Gastronomie : from the Beaujolais Vineyards to Tournon-sur-Rhône
Routes : Juliénas > Bagnols > Lyon 2e Arrondissement > Tain-l'Hermitage
Tour duration
4 days, 3 nights
TravelBy car
Embark on a three days adventure in the Vallée de la Gastronomie - France, from the Beaujolais vineyards to Tournon-sur-Rhône, passing through the gastronomic capital, Lyon. Follow the Saône and Rhône rivers for a unique culinary adventure that will allow you to (re)discover this French gourmet region with its delicious products and great places to visit: wines and vineyards, Beaujolais cuisine, charming villages, Halles Paul Bocuse, traditional bouchons (and Michelin-starred restaurant), and cultural heritage.
This route can be done in 3 days, or more ! Don't hesite to change the stops according to your liking.
Day 1
Juliénas > Bagnols
Start
Wine Tasting Truck
Explore the Beaujolais vineyard and Juliénas, Fleurie and Moulin-à-Vent vintage wines in a converted VW 1964 campervan, known as the Wine Tasting Truck. Winegrower Thierry will show you how he works the vine and how the plants are grown according to reasonable and organic farming practices. You'll then be able to tasting the estate's wines out in the vineyard, served with cured meats and cheeses.
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2 min By car
1.9 km
Step 1
Le Coq à Juliénas
You can expect a warm welcome and elegant local cuisine, in an establishment where famous artists have contributed to the decor, such as the fresco by Alain Girel, a world-renowned ceramicist.
We will always be delighted to welcome you. We will take good care of you and make you feel at home, while you embrace this world of good food and good living. Whether you are with friends, family or for a business meeting, you are sure to have a good time here, with delicious food and great wine.
Details
We will always be delighted to welcome you. We will take good care of you and make you feel at home, while you embrace this world of good food and good living. Whether you are with friends, family or for a business meeting, you are sure to have a good time here, with delicious food and great wine.
16 min By car
14 km
Step 2
Château de Corcelles
The Château de Corcelles was built in the 15th century on a medieval fortress on the gateway to the Beaujolais region. An audio guide will take you through the old wine storehouses, the park, the Renaissance-style inner courtyard, the kitchens with their monumental fireplace, the dungeons and the flamboyant Gothic chapel. After the visit, you will be able to taste the château's wines across the Beaujolais white and rosé vintages, Beaujolais Villages and Brouilly. Children can discover the château by taking a quiz to test their knowledge of aromas by tasting syrups blindfolded.
Details
10 min By car
5.0 km
Step 3
Château de Pizay wine centre
Take part in eight fun-filled introductory wine-tasting workshops. Discover the ABCs of wine tasting with quizzes on color, aromas, flavors, the interaction between flavors, tannins, the difference between aromas and flavors, ageing in oak barrels and wine aging...
In the middle of the tour, take a break to watch a video on the history and viticultural production of Château de Pizay.
In the last 3 workshops, you can start practicing with wine, before moving on to the "Discovery/Tasting" area on the garden floor to put into practice all the knowledge you've acquired along the way.
Details
In the middle of the tour, take a break to watch a video on the history and viticultural production of Château de Pizay.
In the last 3 workshops, you can start practicing with wine, before moving on to the "Discovery/Tasting" area on the garden floor to put into practice all the knowledge you've acquired along the way.
41 min By car
36 km
Step 4
Oingt
This fortified medieval village overlooking the Azergues valley takes visitors on a timeless journey. Its charm lies in its narrow medieval streets and listed, restored historic monuments.
Enter the village through the Porte de Nizy, then stroll through its bucolic alleyways and discover some beautiful golden stone houses. A number of designers and craftsmen have set up workshops and showrooms in the village. Don't miss the Tour d'Oingt, St.Mathieu church and the Espace de Musique Mécanique.
Take note of the year's highlights: the Mechanical Music Festival in the streets, with over a hundred participants, on the first weekend in September, Christmas cribs to be discovered throughout the village, and in December, temporary exhibitions at the Maison Commune (a 15th-century residence).
This hill, where the Romans established a castrum at the start of the Gallic War, was located on the Iter magnum road linking the port of Anse to the Loire, and was open to pedestrians, pack animals and horsemen. Iconium later became Oingt.
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Enter the village through the Porte de Nizy, then stroll through its bucolic alleyways and discover some beautiful golden stone houses. A number of designers and craftsmen have set up workshops and showrooms in the village. Don't miss the Tour d'Oingt, St.Mathieu church and the Espace de Musique Mécanique.
Take note of the year's highlights: the Mechanical Music Festival in the streets, with over a hundred participants, on the first weekend in September, Christmas cribs to be discovered throughout the village, and in December, temporary exhibitions at the Maison Commune (a 15th-century residence).
This hill, where the Romans established a castrum at the start of the Gallic War, was located on the Iter magnum road linking the port of Anse to the Loire, and was open to pedestrians, pack animals and horsemen. Iconium later became Oingt.
7 min By car
4.4 km
Overnight stay 5
Château de Bagnols
Time can do nothing against the Château de Bagnols, it even seems that the privilege of spending a night in its domain filled with history is an experience that becomes richer and more intense every day.
Majestic suites in the heart of the medieval castle, Garden Suites in direct contact with the natural landscape of the Pierres Dorées region, Chai Suites with resolutely contemporary architecture, choose your point of view on one of the most beautiful reasons to love France.
Our establishment can accommodate people with reduced mobility.
Details
Majestic suites in the heart of the medieval castle, Garden Suites in direct contact with the natural landscape of the Pierres Dorées region, Chai Suites with resolutely contemporary architecture, choose your point of view on one of the most beautiful reasons to love France.
Our establishment can accommodate people with reduced mobility.
39 min By car
35 km
Day 2
Bagnols > Lyon 2e Arrondissement
Step 6
Food tours by Tasty Lyon
What would an exploration of Lyon be without mentioning the great food and drink there? Thanks to our themed, historic and gourmet tours, you will fully understand the international reputation of Lyon's gastronomy, from the emblematic 'Mères Lyonnaises' (female chefs) to chef Paul Bocuse.
We will guide you through the historic town centre, into the indoor market hall (Halles Paul Bocuse) and to some lesser-known places, off the beaten track. Our passionate food expert guides have selected some exceptional tastings for you, where you will learn about the history and technique behind each product.
From the origins of Lyon's cuisine to the new rising stars of the contemporary world of gastronomy, our food tours are the best way to explore Lyon's heritage while tasting the iconic products that have really put the city on the map!
Prepare for a taste extravaganza!
Details
We will guide you through the historic town centre, into the indoor market hall (Halles Paul Bocuse) and to some lesser-known places, off the beaten track. Our passionate food expert guides have selected some exceptional tastings for you, where you will learn about the history and technique behind each product.
From the origins of Lyon's cuisine to the new rising stars of the contemporary world of gastronomy, our food tours are the best way to explore Lyon's heritage while tasting the iconic products that have really put the city on the map!
Prepare for a taste extravaganza!
22 min Walk
1.9 km
Step 7
Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse (indoor market hall)
The Halles (indoor market hall) was opened in February 1971 by Louis Pradel, and then renovated in 2006. The roof is covered in grass and greenery. From March 1859 to January 1971, this market hall was located at Place des Cordeliers, in the 2nd 'arrondissement' of Lyon.
The roof will soon be transformed into a huge public garden, and will be open to visitors.
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The roof will soon be transformed into a huge public garden, and will be open to visitors.
5 min Walk
429 m
Step 8
Daniel et Denise
Every day, the chef Joseph Viola and his teams revisit traditional cuisine with finesse and elegance, drawing on our culinary heritage. 2009 World Champion Pâté en Croûte, pike quenelle with Nantua sauce, Bresse poultry with morel mushrooms, tarte tatin with Saint-Genix praline... Here, the product is king.
Located in the Part-Dieu station district, this gastronomic bouchon invites you to plunge into the heart of Lyon's terroir in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, either inside or on the terrace in summer.
Group menus are available on request for groups of 12 or more. It is also possible to privatize the 70-cover restaurant.
Details
Located in the Part-Dieu station district, this gastronomic bouchon invites you to plunge into the heart of Lyon's terroir in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, either inside or on the terrace in summer.
Group menus are available on request for groups of 12 or more. It is also possible to privatize the 70-cover restaurant.
23 min Walk
1.9 km
Step 9
Les Toqués du Fromage
Every week, Toqués workshops in the tasting workshop located in the heart of Lyon with 2 possible formats:
- For individual bookings and groups of less than 6 people: book directly online: https://lestoquesdufromage.com/reservation/
- For groups of between 6 and 15 people, the venue can be privatised (private evening, birthday party, teambuilding, afterwork, etc.).
For all booking requests, contact a Toqué directly by telephone: 07 62 28 15 30 or by email: hello@lestoquesdufromage.com
Les Toqués can also travel to your company or home!
What's on offer? No-holds-barred workshops in good spirits, punctuated by Toqués activities, including "La Tablée des Bons Vivants" with 5 surprising cheese pairings, 2 cheese and wine activities (Terroir Quiz & blind wine aroma recognition), and platters of regional charcuterie.
The workshop is the equivalent of a full meal, so there's no need to go to the restaurant afterwards!
Details
- For individual bookings and groups of less than 6 people: book directly online: https://lestoquesdufromage.com/reservation/
- For groups of between 6 and 15 people, the venue can be privatised (private evening, birthday party, teambuilding, afterwork, etc.).
For all booking requests, contact a Toqué directly by telephone: 07 62 28 15 30 or by email: hello@lestoquesdufromage.com
Les Toqués can also travel to your company or home!
What's on offer? No-holds-barred workshops in good spirits, punctuated by Toqués activities, including "La Tablée des Bons Vivants" with 5 surprising cheese pairings, 2 cheese and wine activities (Terroir Quiz & blind wine aroma recognition), and platters of regional charcuterie.
The workshop is the equivalent of a full meal, so there's no need to go to the restaurant afterwards!
13 min By car
6.0 km
Step 10
Christian Têtedoie *
The majestic glass construction, Têtedoie, stands proudly on Fourvière hill and has become the trendy place to be in Lyon. The building boasts contemporary architecture and a chic, minimalist style inside with colourful artworks on the theme of food. From this unique, bright place, you'll have a view of the Alps in the distance, or the city of Lyon down below. Michelin-starred chef Christian Têtedoie, also awarded the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (best craftsman of France) title, invites you to come and enjoy his wonderful, moving style of cuisine, inspired by the seasons, nature and the beauty of the ingredients used. The dishes provide a combination of modernity and tradition, resulting in exquisite, yet daring creations, such as the lobster combined with calf's head, the pan-fried 'Ris de Veau' with aubergine, raspberry and sorrel, or the soft cheese soufflé, black-olive ice cream, rhubarb and hibiscus.
Details
11 min By car
4.9 km
Overnight stay 11
InterContinental Lyon-Hotel Dieu
Located on the banks of the Rhône, the convivial living spaces of the InterContinental Lyon - Hôtel Dieu offers a rich experience, with:
- 114 rooms;
- 30 suites and duplexes, including a Presidential Suite with powder pink shades highlighted by silk and floral patterns. This suite looks out over the Grand Dôme, a monumental and majestic architectural feature;
- a club lounge;
- a restaurant with terrace in the garden;
- a bar in the Grand Dôme, a unique space and a symbol of the Hôtel-Dieu;
- a 1500 m² conference centre, with nine bright and spacious banquet and conference rooms, as well as a 426 m² plenary room. One of the nine conference rooms has been set up in TV studio.
One of Lyon's most historic buildings, with 800 years of history, the former Hôtel-Dieu hospital is being renovated under the supervision of Jean-Philippe Nuel, a world-leading designer of luxury hotels. He successfully blends grandness and intimacy, on both a human and monumental scale, with the beautiful spaces of this seventeenth-century building. The eighteenth-century architect Soufflot placed innovation at the heart of his approach, which is a source of creative inspiration for the Hôtel-Dieu in its new role.
L'InterContinental Lyon - Hôtel Dieu has the Green Key certification.
Details
- 114 rooms;
- 30 suites and duplexes, including a Presidential Suite with powder pink shades highlighted by silk and floral patterns. This suite looks out over the Grand Dôme, a monumental and majestic architectural feature;
- a club lounge;
- a restaurant with terrace in the garden;
- a bar in the Grand Dôme, a unique space and a symbol of the Hôtel-Dieu;
- a 1500 m² conference centre, with nine bright and spacious banquet and conference rooms, as well as a 426 m² plenary room. One of the nine conference rooms has been set up in TV studio.
One of Lyon's most historic buildings, with 800 years of history, the former Hôtel-Dieu hospital is being renovated under the supervision of Jean-Philippe Nuel, a world-leading designer of luxury hotels. He successfully blends grandness and intimacy, on both a human and monumental scale, with the beautiful spaces of this seventeenth-century building. The eighteenth-century architect Soufflot placed innovation at the heart of his approach, which is a source of creative inspiration for the Hôtel-Dieu in its new role.
L'InterContinental Lyon - Hôtel Dieu has the Green Key certification.
34 min By car
37 km
Day 3
Lyon 2e Arrondissement > Tain-l'Hermitage
Step 12
Castle cellar
In the heart of the Northern Rhône Valley, next to the steep hillsides of the AOC Côte-Rôtie, “Le Caveau du Château” offers you multiple options for an unforgettable wine-tourism experience! Wine tasting, winery and vineyards’ visits and a privileged access to our museum.
14 appellations and 30+ references available to taste in white, red or rosé wines
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14 appellations and 30+ references available to taste in white, red or rosé wines
Step 13
Museum and Gallo-Roman sites of Saint-Romain-en-Gal
Here you can see the thermal baths, workshops, homes and shops unearthed since 1967. The museum is divided into four areas: the history of Vienne in Antiquity, the economy and crafts, mosaics and daily life in the Roman home. The restoration workshop is in charge of preserving the mosaics. It is internationally recognised for the quality of its work.
All through the year, you can see the permanent collections during themed visits and children's workshops. Each year, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions and musical activities, storytelling and exceptional events, such as the Gallo-Roman Days and the Vinalia (Roman grape harvest).
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All through the year, you can see the permanent collections during themed visits and children's workshops. Each year, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions and musical activities, storytelling and exceptional events, such as the Gallo-Roman Days and the Vinalia (Roman grape harvest).
Step 14
L'Espace PH3
The dishes at L'Espace Ph3 are rich in flavour and quantity, made using top-quality products, with a characteristic dash of audacity.
Details
40 min By car
58 km
Overnight stay 15
Hôtel & Spa Fac & Spera
Fac & Spera a state of mind....
The bright, comfortable rooms and suites are suitable for people with reduced mobility. They are equipped with adjustable air conditioning, free wifi, minibar, room service, 43″ flat screens (French and foreign channels, direct connection to your Netflix account). The hotel also features a workspace, games room and landscaped pool, relaxation areas, wine bar and spa.
8 Lunasol apartment-hotels (duplex or studio) complete the offer.
Details
The bright, comfortable rooms and suites are suitable for people with reduced mobility. They are equipped with adjustable air conditioning, free wifi, minibar, room service, 43″ flat screens (French and foreign channels, direct connection to your Netflix account). The hotel also features a workspace, games room and landscaped pool, relaxation areas, wine bar and spa.
8 Lunasol apartment-hotels (duplex or studio) complete the offer.
7 min Walk
589 m
Day 4
Tain-l'Hermitage
Step 16
Cité du Chocolat Valrhona
Valrhona's expertise will become accessible to everyone, on a fun, educational and gourmet tour where visitors - both individuals and professionals - will explore, admire, listen, touch, smell and of course taste chocolate in all its forms. On the first floor, there is a chocolate-themed restaurant, a patisserie laboratory offering visitors a practical experience, and also a space devoted to craftspeople from the chocolate world and to Valrhona's history.
Chocolate shop and tickets for the tour and workshops online: www.citeduchocolat.com
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Chocolate shop and tickets for the tour and workshops online: www.citeduchocolat.com
20 min Walk
1.7 km
Arrival
Wine cellar M. CHAPOUTIER
For 200 years, the M. CHAPOUTIERhas been creating the very finest of wines with the greatest respect for the balances of Nature in order to achieve the most precise expression of each terroir.
The world of wine is one of conviviality and generosity.
M. CHAPOUTIER seeks to share this message through an art de vivre that anyone can enjoy.
The M. CHAPOUTIER winery offers visitors tours of the vineyards followed by a wine tasting in our wine bar or a private room.
These tours, in which our expert sommeliers will share their passion for wine with you, can be tailored-made or based on a specific theme. Group packages are also available.
These tours will give you a glimpse into the soul and the savoir-faire of the M. CHAPOUTIER wine company.
You will experience a new way of learning about wine, one which is surprising, amazing and exciting.
Details
The world of wine is one of conviviality and generosity.
M. CHAPOUTIER seeks to share this message through an art de vivre that anyone can enjoy.
The M. CHAPOUTIER winery offers visitors tours of the vineyards followed by a wine tasting in our wine bar or a private room.
These tours, in which our expert sommeliers will share their passion for wine with you, can be tailored-made or based on a specific theme. Group packages are also available.
These tours will give you a glimpse into the soul and the savoir-faire of the M. CHAPOUTIER wine company.
You will experience a new way of learning about wine, one which is surprising, amazing and exciting.
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