Golden Stones – Private Beaujolais Tour from Lyon
Discover the famous Golden Stone villages, vineyards and wines of Southern Beaujolais on a 5-hour private tour. Hilltop villages, honey-coloured stone houses, vineyards and sweeping views: discover the Pierres Dorées, the Golden Stones country of southern Beaujolais, just a short drive from Lyon, with your private chauffeur. Heritage, landscapes, wine tasting and local food in one half-day escape.
The tour at a glance
- About 5 hours, recommended departure at 10:00
- Pick-up at your address or hotel in Lyon (outside Lyon: extra cost quoted on request)
- 4 stops: Châtillon-d’Azergues, Domaine de Fond-Vieille, Oingt and Theizé
- Private sedan for 1 to 3 guests, private van for 4 to 8 guests
- Wine tasting, Beaujolais mâchon and lunch at La Feuillée restaurant
Itinerary
10:00 · Departure from Lyon
Your private chauffeur picks you up at your address or hotel in Lyon and heads for the Golden Stones villages and the Beaujolais vineyards.
Stop 1 · Châtillon-d’Azergues (20 min)
Free time to explore the village, its lanes and its typical golden-stone architecture.
Stop 2 · Domaine de Fond-Vieille (1 h)
A traditional Beaujolais wine estate overlooking the vines: tasting, cellar visit and Beaujolais mâchon.
Stop 3 · Oingt (30 min)
Free time in one of the most beautiful Golden Stones villages, with views over the vineyards.
Stop 4 · Theizé (1h20)
Lunch at La Feuillée restaurant in the heart of the village (paid directly at the restaurant, advance booking recommended and subject to availability), then return to Lyon.
Domaine de Fond-Vieille
A traditional Beaujolais estate, far from the large tourist operations, where the visit takes place in a warm and authentic atmosphere. It may include:
- Tasting of Beaujolais red, white and rosé wines
- Guided visit of the cellar and vat room
- Presentation of hand harvesting and winemaking
- The winegrower’s work and the Beaujolais grape varieties
- A Beaujolais mâchon: charcuterie, cheese, bread and wine
Tour prices, per vehicle
Price per vehicle, not per person. Your chauffeur picks you up at your address or hotel in Lyon, drives you to every stop and brings you back: transport is included.
- Return transport from Lyon included
- All 4 stops with your chauffeur
- Pick-up at your address or hotel
- Return transport from Lyon included
- All 4 stops with your chauffeur
- Pick-up at your address or hotel
Included
- Private vehicle with chauffeur
- Pick-up at your address or hotel in Lyon
- Full 5-hour tour: Châtillon-d’Azergues, Domaine de Fond-Vieille, Oingt, Theizé
- Return to Lyon
Not included
- Wine tasting & Beaujolais mâchon
- Lunch at La Feuillée
- Personal expenses
Lunch at La Feuillée · Paid on site according to your menu and drinks. Advance booking recommended, subject to availability. We can book it for you.
Wine tasting & Beaujolais mâchon
€13 per person · minimum charge €52 per booking (equivalent to 4 people).
Good to know
The programme may be slightly adapted depending on the estate’s opening hours, restaurant availability, traffic and your wishes. We can book the wine estate and the restaurant in advance to make sure everything runs smoothly.
See also our other private tours and our Beaujolais and Burgundy wine tours.
Book your tour
Choose your date, number of guests and options: the price updates instantly (pick-up in Lyon; outside Lyon, the extra cost is quoted separately). We will get back to you quickly to confirm.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Golden Stones tour?
€350 in a private sedan for 1 to 3 guests, €500 in a private van for 4 to 8 guests, for 5 hours with chauffeur, return transport from Lyon included. Tasting with mâchon (€13 per person, €52 minimum) and lunch are extra.
Where does the tour start?
At your address or hotel in Lyon, with a recommended departure at 10:00. If you are staying outside Lyon, we calculate the extra cost of the journey and let you know before confirmation.
Which villages do we visit?
Châtillon-d'Azergues, Oingt and Theizé, with a stop at Domaine de Fond-Vieille.
Is lunch included?
No, lunch at La Feuillée is paid on site. We can book it for you.
Can the programme be adapted?
Yes, depending on your wishes, the estate's opening hours and restaurant availability.
How do I book?
Through our booking page, by email or by phone. We book the estate and restaurant in advance.