Wine Tasting in Lyon: 10 Places You Have to Try

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Wine tasting in Lyon

Lyon is a beautiful city located in the east-central part of France. It is the third largest city in the country and is known for its historical and architectural landmarks. Ten percent of the city, including its scenic hills, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lyon has a lot to offer tourists, including a number of museums, galleries, and parks. Museums range from the Museum of Fine Arts to the Museum of Contemporary Arts to the Lumière Museum. There's tons of shopping, and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière shouldn't be missed either.

Aside from all this sightseeing, there are many other things to do in Lyon, like dining at the city's huge selection of restaurants and experiencing the best nightlife in Lyon. The city has something for everyone, and our focus here is on the best wine tastings available in the city.

No matter what other cool things you have planned while you are in Lyon, you probably want to try some regional wines. Wine tours and wine tasting in Lyon can be easily arranged, and you can combine a trip to the Rhône Valley wine country with sightseeing tours or private tours. There are many excellent wine-tasting locations in the Lyon area, and you might want to try just a few of them or make time for them all if you can. For those who love food and wine, Lyon's renowned wines make this city your perfect destination.

Before you do anything else in Lyon, place your bags in secure storage. Head to a Bounce luggage locker in the heart of the city, and you won't have to worry about carrying anything as you explore the wine tasting scene in Lyon. There are so many cool wine-tasting adventures here, and if you have always dreamed of following a wine guide from tasting to tasting, you have come to the right place.

Lyon wine tasting and sightseeing

Best Wine Tours and Wine Tasting in Lyon

Northern Rhône Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting from Lyon

If you have always wanted to head out to see the Northern Rhône Valley, this is the wine tour for you. You will be treated to excellent wine tastings throughout the trip, as well as a delicious lunch. You can try a wide array of wines at the Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie appellations, and if you love red wines, these are well-represented here. This is one of the best wine tours and food tour options that you can pick from if you don't mind taking bus tours around the area You will love the beautiful countryside and the amazing wine tastings offered on this wine tour. And, perhaps best of all, the price is quite reasonable.

Wine tastings are one of the most enjoyable experiences to have in many places around the world, and you will find that there are so many wine tours to enjoy in Lyon. Even if you only have time for one of these wine tours, you will not regret putting this into your plans during your trip. Lyon is beautiful, and the city is historical, so you will be able to find a food tour or wine tour or tasting around almost every corner in this city.

Location:

Place Bellecour

Golden Stones Beaujolais Wines Tour

This tour around the Beaujolais wine region offers you the chance to try wine tastings at various wineries in this area of the country. You will be treated to some classic Lyon food and pastries at each stop, and the sightseeing aspect is truly memorable on this tour. You will also get to visit the medieval town of Oingt before heading to the final wine estate of the trip for a private tour. This is one of the sightseeing tours that you can enjoy as a private tour if you wish as well, which can make your day extra fun if you love an attentive guided experience.

For history buffs, this is one of the best tours to select, and the trip to Oingt can make the entire tour worthwhile even if you are not a big fan of wines.

Location:

Various pick-up points around the city.

Côte-Rôtie Vineyards

The Côte-Rôtie is a small area near Lyon that covers only 500 acres, of which over half are vineyards. This relatively tiny region boasts over 15 different vineyards and works to make it one of the country's favorite kinds of wine. They've been doing it since the Middle Ages, so they've gotten pretty good at it. The best way to tour these vineyards is on a private tour, or better yet, rent a car and go exploring yourself. There are at least ten different wineries that allow you to do a wine tasting on-site. Our favorites include Domaines Pierre Gaillard,
Domaine de Corps de Loup for its stunning location, and Domaine Rémi et Robert Niero for the personal touch that you get.

As a warning, due to a surge in popularity in recent years and the relatively small area available for wine growers, Côte-Rôtie wines can get pretty pricey.

Location:

Côte-Rôtie, various

Best wine bars in Lyon

La Cave Des Voyageurs

This lovely little wine shop offers tastings, and the owner is almost always in the store managing the tastings and helping customers. You will be able to try many different wines here, and the owner is so knowledgeable that you're sure to have a great time. You can try some hidden gems that you might not find on the menus of restaurants in town, and you will love that there are many offerings from the local Beaujolais vineyards if you do not have time to head to any wineries directly. This is a great place right in the middle of the Old Town that will satisfy your need to try many unique wines paired with a light snack.

Location:

7 Pl. Saint-Paul

Catie's

This cozy and delightful wine and tapas bar is a great place to head for good food and enjoyable wines. You will be guided in the wine tasting experience by the expert staff, and you can easily pair all of your wines with different kinds of tapas if you want to get the most out of your wine-tasting evening. You can head to this spot for a romantic meal if you want or just sit down with friends and family to enjoy wine from the Rhone Valley in comfortable surroundings. Many of the local vineyards are represented here, and you can sit down for a leisurely meal that feels like you are getting a VIP experience.

Location:

24 Rue René Leynaud

L'Ange Di Vin

Make sure that you make a reservation before heading to L'Ange Di Vin so that you can be sure to find a table. You will love this lovely wine-tasting spot where tastings are guided, intimate, and personalized. There are few places where you can head for tastings that are so cozy, and you will love your wine tasting experience here. While this is not a day trip or a half-day adventure, you can try some intriguing wine here under the watch of the well-educated staff. The food is also excellent, which makes this a great choice for those looking for a good meal with their wine by the bottle or glass.

Location:

13 Rue de la Monnaie

Lyon wine bars for tastings

Walking Food Tour in Vieux Lyon

If you love food as much as you love wine, this tasting tour that includes walking about the Old Town (Vieux Lyon) is perfect for you. You can walk around all the older parts of the city and try wines that come from the best wine regions in the Lyon area while also learning about the history of Lyon and seeing some of the lovely architecture in this part of the city.

This is not a very taxing walk, and there are plenty of breaks, so if you have good walking shoes, you won't feel fatigued making the trek for this tour. Walking wine tours can be really fun, and you should not discount this option if you want to combine sightseeing with your wine tasting.

Location:

Meet up at Place du Change

Champagne Lombardi - Chai Lombardi

For something a little different and lovers of champagne, you have to head to Chai Lombardi. They cut out the middle man and allow you to taste and purchase their champagne without traveling all the way to the Champagne region, which is about four and a half hours north by car.

Chai Lombardi has a beautiful wine cellar with wooden racks full of aging bottles evoking a true old-world feeling. The tasting room, on the other hand, is clean and modern and just waiting for you to imbibe. Add all this to the view from the Haussmannian apartment, and you know you have a winner.

Location:

71 Rue de la République

O'quai Wine Olivier

This lovely little wine bar with a view of the quay is a great place to head for a private and quiet wine tasting. You will love the peace and serenity of this quaint shop, and the owner and staff are excellent at guiding tastings so that you can find your new favorite wine. There are even neat things on the menu, like the eggplant caviar, that you can enjoy. This is a great place to head to if you have a little free time that you want to fill with something fun or if you are planning a peaceful lunch that includes an excellent tasting. You will find other allergy-friendly options on the menu here too, so if you want to have some snacks or a little light meal, you might find exactly what you have been looking for.

Location:

8 Quai des Célestins

Outdoor wine tasting in Lyon

Le Vitis Bar

This is the perfect spot for a wine and cheese plate, some delicious wine, and a really chatty and fun time with the owner and staff. You will not feel rushed or like you are bothering anyone here if you want to try a variety of different kinds of wines. This is also a really affordable wine bar, which is great because tasting a bunch of wines can really add up. Everyone raves about the tastings here, and you will be welcomed in to have an enjoyable afternoon or evening tasting that will feel almost like a wine tour experience you'd get outside the city.

Location:

131 Bd de la Croix-Rousse

Conclusion

Do you only have a few days to spend in Lyon? Don't panic! This guide to 3 days in Lyon will help you to plan the best trip for your long weekend. You don't have to miss out on Lyon food, time with a wine guide, or any of the local culture that you want to enjoy while you are in this part of the world.

There are many half-day tours that you can choose in Lyon that will help you maximize your time here, but you can also choose not to take a tour and just wander from wine bar to wine bar when you feel like you have the time. No matter how little time you have in the city, you can find many great places to enjoy tastings. This is one of the most wonderful cities in France to visit for so many reasons, and the culture, food, and tours in the heart of the city are always memorable. Now get out there and start drinking!

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