Northern Rhône Valley - half day

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An excursion for lovers of Syrah and Viognier! The two northernmost appellations of the Rhône valley sublimate these two grape varieties in their native lands.

Comfortable transportation in a mini van
Great wine tastings
Local history and unique places discovery
Driver guide services

Included	the transportation in a mini van driver guide services wine tasting
Not included	meal shopping
Bring along	comfortable shoes
Participants	for shared group tour : minimum of 4 participants, maximum of 8 participants for private group tour: no minimum, maximum of 8 participants For family with children, contact us
Languages	English, French
Important information	please be present 15 mins before the departure time for shared group tour, meet your guide in front of Lyon Tourist Office, Place Bellecour Lyon

Venue

Lyon Tourism office
Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de la Métropole de Lyon, Place Bellecour, Lyon, France

subway A and D, stop Bellecour

Offered by

Rhône Trip

69002 - Lyon

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Further information

You will begin your wine journey in the village of Ampuis, cradle of Côte-Rôtie AOC. You will see the steep hillsides of one of the oldest vineyards in France and begin to understand how these vines have a perfect sun exposition and you’ll learn about the very rich and diversified terroir. You will immediately be seduced by the magnificent view over the Rhône Valley spreading south into the heart of the Saint Joseph appellation in the distance !

You will then be heading south to the Condrieu wine area, famous for its white wines. You will enjoy the intense aromatic Viognier, right where it is commonly regarded that viognier is best expressed and you’ll have another chance to taste the fruity and silky taste of the Syrah grape of the Northern Côtes du Rhône in their original terroir. After visiting this winery, you will now realise that the terroir, the grape variety but also the hand of the winemaker contribute to making unique wines.You will enjoy the intense aromatic Viognier and the fruity and silky taste of Syrah grape of the Northern Côtes du Rhône in their original terroir.

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Bonjour, de la prise en charge à Lyon jusqu'aux Domaines tout est parfait. Mathilde est très professionnelle, agréable, sympathique ainsi que les personnes qui nous accueillent. On découvre, on apprend et on profite des bonnes choses de la vie. Je recommande vivement cette activité.
Très bon moment. Merci

by Annie Balutet on 06/01/2024

nice half day tour near Lyon.

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We visited two vineyards. The first one was great. The tour guide introduced us to the vineyard's employee and both were very knowledgeable of the area, wines and very hospitable. The second vineyard visit was not as good but they had good wines also.

I would do this tour again given the chance.

by Richard Campana on 05/30/2024

Wonderful

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Wonderful tour !
Matilda was a great guide , Very knowledgeable and nice .
The vineyards were beautiful .

by John Eichler on 03/26/2024