Gastronomic Gateway from golden stones Beaujolais to Lyon

Guided tour of the Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées: Here the narrow streets of the villages light up and change colors with the day. This special golden stone is made of limestone which, when dyed with iron oxides, takes on this golden color. Stop at Oingt, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France! Land of castles, the hilly landscapes of the Pierres Dorées offer remarkable views from one village to another.

Lunch in a farm inn 

Guided tour of Jean Jacques Paire's vineyard: Dive into the fascinating history of vines and wine. Since 1600, the Paire family has been winemakers in Ternand. Today Jean Jacques has organized an exhibition room of old vineyard tools, the oldest of which date back to the Middle Ages. A commented tasting, accompanied by Cabrions des Monts du Beaujolais, will allow you to know how to open, serve and taste the white, rosé or red wine of the domain, while admiring agricultural tools from the 1900s.

Settling in at the hotel for dinner and overnight. 

Discovery of the castle dating from the 13th century, the Château de Juliénas has always been a wine estate. It has belonged to the family since 1907. The domain counts today 40 ha and produces 4 appellations: Juliénas, Fleurie, Moulin-A-Vent and Beaujolais-Villages.

Guided tour of the winery and cellars, wine tasting followed by a picnic at the top of Mont Bessay.

In the afternoon: Guided tour of the courtyards and hidden treasures of Villefranche-sur-Saône: With its Renaissance-inspired architecture, the city of Villefranche-sur-Saône is astonishing for its urban treasures.

Drive to Lyon and check-in at the hotel.

Discover Lyon through the guided tour "The secrets of Lyon's gastronomy 

From the mâchon of the silk workers to the cooking pots of Lyon's mothers, Lyon has built up a solid reputation over the years as a city where the art of eating has almost become a religion.

Paul Bocuse, inspired by this heritage, has cultivated his know-how to become the first Chef with international influence.

On the Presqu'île and in the alleys of the Vieux-Lyon, between culinary anecdotes, tastings and historical presentation of the UNESCO site, mix the discovery of the heritage with that of the gastronomy of Lyon.

Lunch in the traditional Lyonnais Bouchon La Meunière 

This traditional 'bouchon' restaurant of Lyon is at the centre of the Presqu'île district, halfway between the Rhône and Saône and has been welcoming fans of traditional local cuisine for almost 100 years now, in a friendly, warm and inviting atmosphere. They serve the great classics of Lyon's culinary heritage, including the Oreiller de la Belle-Meunière, Tête de Veau (calf's head), pike 'quenelle' dumplings.

Discovery tour of Lyon's know-how: The "canuts", silk workers, lived in the Croix-Rousse and the traboules were very useful to them... You will know why! On the lively slopes of the Croix-Rousse, history is omnipresent: the Gallo-Roman ruins of the amphitheater, where the first Christians were martyred, stand out. The visit leads you to the silk workshop where professionals present the technique of frame printing. Attend a demonstration of hand painting on velvet panne.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Immersion in the temple of French gastronomy, the kingdom of the most beautiful regional products and some restaurants and fishmongers. Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, named after the chef who made them famous all over the world.

Tasting of charcuterie with a glass of wine. 

Lunch at the restaurant M: A generous and inventive cuisine 

Contemplate the Confluence district, a model of contemporary urbanism, and continue with the Musée des Confluences: An astonishing architectural work, the Musée des Confluences does not leave anyone indifferent. During a visit, this metallic colossus is tamed and reveals its treasures. From its changing exterior volumes to the discovery of the interior spaces and their riches, let yourself be guided! A space of curiosity and astonishment, the museum opens up and shares its knowledge on the great history of Man. Its four permanent exhibitions (Origins, Species, Societies and Eternities) are all bridges and open reflections, at the confluence of knowledge and disciplines. Focusing on four emblematic works of the museum, this visit sheds new light on the collections and the works, in connection with the history of the city of Lyon.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.