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 Market Visit & Cooking Class in a Chef’s Apartment
Discover authentic Lyonnaise cuisine through an intimate, hands-on experience. Your adventure begins at the vibrant Croix-Rousse outdoor market, where you wander through lively stalls alongside your instructor — selecting the freshest seasonal ingredients and learning some of the essentials of local gastronomy. After the market, you’ll reconvene at to the instructor’s charming apartment, where you will transform your ingredients into a traditional Lyonnaise meal. Under your instructor’s guidance, you’ll prepare refined dishes while learning the techniques and traditions that shape the city’s culinary identity. When your cooking is complete, you’ll head up to the instructor’s picturesque rooftop. With sweeping views of the Lyon cityscape, you’ll sit down to a delicious four-course meal. Each authentic dish and a selection of artisanal cheeses are thoughtfully paired with local wines. Savor the rich flavors of Lyon and celebrate the art of French cooking.
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 Truffle Experience in the Northern Drôme Region
Head out to explore a truffle farm and learn about the fascinating world of truffles with a relaxed walk through oak and hazelnut groves. You’ll watch a live truffle-hunting demo and see how these culinary treasures are found. After the walk, the visit continues with a delicious tasting of truffle-infused specialties such as: fresh cheese with black truffle (tuber melanosporum), homemade terrine with truffle, Raviole de Romans topped with a homemade truffle sauce, and even homemade black truffle ice cream.
Note: It is possible to enjoy a truffle lunch at the farm’s inn
Private Lyon Foodie Walking Tour
Start your gourmet guided tour in the covered market of Lyon. Since the 1970’s, the covered market “Paul Bocuse” 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!
Old City Food Tour
Step into the heart of Old Lyon, where colorful Renaissance buildings and hidden traboules create the perfect backdrop for an authentic gourmet adventure. This delicious walking tour invites you to discover the district’s culinary heritage through its signature flavors and the passionate artisans who craft them. No exploration of Lyon’s food scene is complete without trying its legendary charcuterie — saucisson de Lyon, rosette, jésus, or delicate quenelles. Cheese lovers will be in heaven as you sample regional favorites such as Saint-Marcellin, Saint-Félicien and Rigotte de Condrieu. And a visit to a local affineur (where cheeses are aged) reveals the care, expertise, and time-honored techniques behind these exceptional creations. And of course, you can’t leave without tasting Lyon’s iconic pink praline — crunchy and irresistibly sweet, whether in a brioche, baked into a tart, or enjoyed on its own.
Private Progressive Lunch Tour in the Old Town
This tour is for adventurous foodies who want to try new dishes that are staples in Lyonnaise cooking. You will wander through the narrow streets of Old Lyon, stopping along the way at 4 gourmet spots where you can try local specialities and regional wines. You’ll start this adventure in a cozy bar enjoying an apéritif along with charcuterie and cheese. Your next stop is a well-known bouchon for your starter. (Bouchons are traditional, casual restaurants in Lyon that serve hearty, local dishes.) Another bouchon will host you for your main course. And you will wrap-up this gastronomic tour with dessert — enjoying some local sweet treats!
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
A must for lovers of Syrah, Marsanne, and Roussanne, 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.