RHONE VALLEY/LYON
Private Experiences and Tours

Private French Pastry Class in Lyon
Unleash your inner pâtissier in this delightful hands-on pastry class led by a professional chef in the heart of Lyon. Gain insider tips and tricks for perfecting classic French pastries, from ingredient selection to baking techniques. Take your creations back home to enjoy, whether it’s a classic tart with pink pralines, chocolate éclairs or macarons.

Private Lyon Market Tour and Cooking Class
Embark on an immersive culinary adventure through Lyon’s vibrant food culture. Begin your day at the iconic Saint Antoine Market exploring stalls of fresh, seasonal produce while your chef helps you select the finest ingredients for your cooking experience. Arrive at the chef’s kitchen to learn how to prepare classic French dishes and master traditional techniques that define Lyon’s renowned cuisine. Savor the fruits of your labor with a delightful meal featuring the dishes you’ve prepared.

Private Half-Day Cheese and Wine Tour from Lyon
What could be more French than cheese and wine! Visit a typical farm in the heart of one of the best vineyards in France where you will discover that everything is made by hand in a traditional way. After this full-immersion, you will visit a nearby wine estate where you will taste wine with a winemaker and taste other local cheeses paired with each wine.

Private Lyon Foodie Walking Tour
Start your gourmet guided tour in the covered market of Lyon.  Since the 1970’s, the Paul Bocuse covered market houses 56 shopkeepers focused on excellence and welcomes gourmets to the best regional products. “Monsieur Paul” is the famous ambassador of Lyon’s cuisine and often visits the market named after him. After tasting delicious preparations, follow your guide to the city center to discover the brioche with pralines, and the charcuterie and cheeses in Les Halles. An unusual and privileged tasting that will tickle your taste buds! 

Private Full-Day Tour of Beaujolais Châteaux and Crus
Travel through picturesque landscapes of rolling hills and vineyards along the Beaujolais route of the 10 Crus, each with distinct characteristics and flavors. Visit a local wine estate to meet a winemaker and enjoy a tasting of elegant red wines. Dine at a local restaurant to savor regional cuisine. Visit a Château to explore more wines, including those with vibrant red cherry hues and flavors of red currant, blackberry and raspberry. Learn about the vinification process, grape varieties, and the unique attributes of each Cru. From Juliénas to Moulin-à-Vent, immerse yourself in the diversity of Beaujolais wines, enhanced by the region's granite-rich soil that produces structured and powerful flavors.

Private Half-Day Tour of Beaujolais Cheese and Wine
Experience two of France’s greatest culinary treasures—cheese and wine—in the heart of the Beaujolais region. Explore a traditional Beaujolais farm specializing in cow and goat cheese production. Learn about the artisanal process of cheese-making, done entirely by hand. Indulge in a tasting of farm-fresh cheeses, complemented by a sip of Beaujolais wine.  Visit a nearby wine estate where you will enjoy a wine tasting paired with additional local cheeses, designed to highlight the unique flavors of both.

Private Full-Day Wine Tour in the Northern Rhône Valley
Discover the world-famous wines of the Northern Rhône Valley on this immersive full-day experience. Learn about the unique terroirs, explore stunning vineyards, and indulge in exceptional wine tastings guided by passionate experts. Start your journey to the prestigious Côte-Rôtie vineyards. Enjoy a vineyard walk with panoramic views of the Rhône Valley and learn about the steep hillsides and exceptional terroir. Indulge in a tasting of 5-6 wines, including Saint-Joseph, Condrieu, and Côte-Rôtie AOCs, renowned for their aromatic richness. Continue to the legendary Hermitage vineyards, known for their hillside position and unique micro-climate. Visit a local winery to taste 5-6 Côtes du Rhône wine varieties, including Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage AOCs, known for their red fruit and floral aromas.

Private Full-Day Wine Tour: From Hermitage to Cornas
This full-day excursion explores the southernmost appellations of the Northern Rhône Valley, showcasing the sublime terroirs and world-class wines of the region. Begin with a visit to the Hermitage wine area, located on the left bank of the Rhône River. This legendary region boasts ideal terroir and climate, producing some of France’s most prestigious wines. Enjoy a tasting of 5-6 wines, including Hermitage and Crozes-Hermitage, characterized by their full-bodied reds and aromatic whites.  After lunch, cross the Rhône River to explore the appellations of Cornas, Saint-Joseph, and Saint-Péray.  Visit a family-run winery, where the winemaker will personally guide you through a tasting of their wines. Delight in the fresh and floral Saint-Péray and the spicy and powerful Cornas, showcasing the unique character of these terroirs.

Private Full-Day Northern Rhône Valley Wine and Chocolate Tour
Indulge in a delightful day exploring the Northern Rhône Valley, where exceptional wines and world-class chocolates come together for a truly unique experience. Head to the prestigious Côte-Rôtie vineyards where you will enjoy a guided vineyard walk and learn what makes these wines so extraordinary. You will taste 5-6 wines, including Saint-Joseph, Condrieu, and Côte-Rôtie, paired with chocolate squares to enhance the experience. Journey to the legendary Hermitage vineyards, famed for their unique terroir and warm climate. Visit the Valrhona Chocolate Museum to uncover the secrets of chocolate-making, with opportunities to taste, smell, and explore.  End the day with a tasting at a local winery, sampling 5-6 wines, including Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage and Cornas.