Wine tasting in Lyon and secret traboules

What about a morning where you discover the Lyon Old Town before tasting some wines from the famous wine regions located around Lyon?

Enjoy a 2-hour wine tasting in a private Lyon Old Town apartment and be introduced to Côtes du Rhône, Beaujolais, Burgundy & Mâcon wines paired with Lyon local specialities. Before explore Lyon’s famous hidden passageways called "traboules" on a 50 min. guided walking tour through the UNESCO-listed district. A must-do wine tasting experience when you are in Lyon!

At 10:00 a.m., your guide will pick you up at the front door of the Tourist Office located on Place Bellecour. After the presentations, walk to Old Lyon and along the way discover different monuments that make up the history of Lyon.
Then, cross the majestic Saône river and reach the St Jean district, the heart of Old Lyon, a UNESCO world heritage site.
With your guide, it's time to discover the mysteries of the "traboules", these hidden passageways which connect two parallel streets through one or more buildings.

Then, step into a beautiful apartment: Le Clos du Vieux-Lyon in the heart of Vieux Lyon and enjoy a unique wine tasting experience.
This tasting room with a magnificent period fireplace is fitted out with a large 12-person tasting table. Make yourself comfortable as you discover 6 wines from the regions surrounding Lyon during a relaxed and informative 2-hour session.
You'll taste 2 white wines, 3 red wines, and a dessert wine, all carefully selected from passionate local winemakers.

On the menu: iconic grape varieties and regions including Pinot Noir from Burgundy, Chardonnay from Mâconnais, Gamay from Beaujolais, and Syrah & Viognier from the Côtes du Rhône.
A generous cheese and charcuterie board with other local specialities accompanies the tasting, offering delicious food and wine pairings.

Throughout the session, you'll learn about the local terroirs, grape varieties, winemaking techniques, and more – all in a warm and friendly atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to share their impressions and ask questions.

The experience ends at 1:00 p.m. – a must-do activity for wine lovers visiting Lyon!