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15,533hectares of vines.

140kilometres – the length of Beaujolais’ Wine Route.

12AOCs, including two regional

appellations (Beaujolais, Beaujolais Villages) and ten crus (Brouilly, Chénas,

Chiroubles, Côte de Brouilly, Fleurie, Juliénas, Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent,

Régnié, Saint-Amour).

1937is the year in which the first AOC Beaujolais wines were produced.

189wine producers have signed the “Beaujolais: une terre, des vins, un accueil privilégié” charter.

38villages make up the Beaujolais Villages appellation, which extends from Lyon

to Burgundy and from the foothills of the Massif Central to the banks

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1951is the year in which Beaujolais Nouveau was first marketed.

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Beaujolais wine regionDid you realise that these rolling hills conceal 150 beautiful wine châteaux in villages reminiscent of Tuscany? Did you know that you can travel the re-gion’s vine-bordered highways and byways by bike, in a 2CV or a Bentley, or simply follow them with a meditative gaze? Can you believe that just a stone’s throw from Lyon you can spend a night of luxury in a 5-star hotel or an environmentally friendly weekend in an ecolodge? Come and meet the winegrowers and at the same time discover a whole list of gourmet addresses that you’ll jealously guard. Take the plunge, visit the Beaujolais wine region – it’s just waiting to inspire you.

Gilles Paris, President of Inter Beaujolais

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HOW TO GET HEREThe Beaujolais region has excellent transport connections!• By car: leave the A6 motorway at Villefranche-sur-

Saône Nord or Sud, Belleville or Mâcon.• By TGV: leave the train at Mâcon-Loché (1h40m

from Paris) or Lyon (2h from Paris).• By plane: fly to Lyon-Saint-Exupéry (1h away)

or Genève-Cointrin (2h away).

YOU ONLY HAVE TO ASKEdited in French and English, the Inter Beaujolais wine tourism guide book lists the 189 producers with the “Beaujolais, une terre, des vins, un accueil privilégié” label. Peruse its pages to find winegrowers’ opening times, wine-tasting opportunities, vineyard tours, accommodation and restaurants at the heart of the Beaujolais wine region, as well as traditional local food. A must!interbeaujolais@beaujolais.com

LEARN AS YOU GOCreate your own wine-tasting tour in the area dedicated to Beaujolais wines in Villefranche-sur-Saône Tourist Office. Here, at your convenience you can taste a selection of twelve AOCs from the Beaujolais region, which are kept in an Enomatic dispenser to fully conserve their organoleptic qualities. The dispenser works with a chipcard which is on sale at the Tourist Office. Villefranche-sur-Saône Tourist Office: +33 (0)4 74 07 27 40

FOLLOW THE GUIDESeveral agencies offer wine tours in different areas and villages of the Beaujolais region lasting a few hours or several days. The road book generally comprises a tour of one or several outstanding sites, as well as wine-tasting in growers’ wine cellars and visits to quality restaurants. Non-exhaustive list.www.lyon-oenotourisme.frwww.frenchflair.travelwww.kanpai-tourisme.comwww.backtobeaujolais.com

DOWNLOADS“The Beaujolais Wine Route” is THE application for finding your way around the wine region. An interactive map, estates and châteaux, an appellation guide, a table of vintages, food pairing advice, the latest special offers, an events diary: it couldn’t be simpler – it covers everything. Another application to put on your smartphone is “Bistrots Beaujolais”, which geolocalises the nearest bistros in the “Bistrots Beaujolais” network. Available for iOS and Android.

SATISFY YOUR CURIOSITYNine audio guides are available on the Inter Beaujolais site to help you travel the highways and byways of the region and satisfy your curiosity! The names of the tours, which you follow using your satnav, are: Anse, Village of Golden Stones; Art of Living in Beaujolais; Beaujeu and Beaujolais; Beaujolais Green Nature; Water in Beaujolais; Castle Living in Beaujolais; The Golden Stones; Oingt; The Beaujolais Wine Route.http://bit.ly/audioguides

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SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN THE BEAUJOLAIS

OINGTPerched on a rocky outcrop, Oingt is a former castrum which today features on the list of the “Most beautiful villages in France”. Carved out from the ochre rock, its narrow streets are lined with arts and crafts workshops and from the top of the village offer a view over the entire southern Beaujolais.

SAINT-AMOUR-BELLEVUENestled at the heart of the Beaujolais Villages vineyards, Saint-Amour-Bellevue is a haven for lovers – and epicureans. The view of the hillsides, the traditional vineyard architecture and gourmet restaurants invite you to set down your suitcases for an unforgettable stay.

THEIZÉHere, the countryside takes on an air of Tuscany. With its châteaux and cobbled streets Theizé is a gem set in a verdant background of vines. The famous cross of the stonemason journeymen takes pride of place in the village centre, like a nod to the village’s origins.

VAUX-EN-BEAUJOLAIS A village otherwise known the world over as Clochemerle! People visit it for the legendary eponymous novel by Gabriel Chevallier, published in 1934, and for its giant trompe-l’œil, inspired by the drawings of Albert Dubout. And they return for the magnificent view of the vineyards and the Alps.

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CRUS DU BEAUJOLAIS FESTIVALEvery April, the ten crus making up the Beaujolais Villages appellations delight visitors for the space of one weekend, each year in a different village. In 2016, the 36th Fête des Crus will be held in Régnié-Durette, a village with two churches and itself a Beaujolais Villages cru. Tastings of “1001 wines” from the ten villages, a festival of French music and tastings of old vintages (booking required) will be taking place throughout Saturday and Sunday.30 April and 1 May 2016www.fetedescrus-beaujolais.com

CADOLES ET SENSSeven gourmet routes between vines and châteaux to discover the area known as the “Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées” – the “Beaujolais of the Golden Stones”. You can opt either for the picnic excursion (€30 for a basket of local produce for two), or the gastronomic excursion (€42 for a menu served in ephemeral restaurants in various emblematic towns and villages). As for the wines, a selection of around 60 wines is waiting to be discovered. Departures from Pommiers, Saint-Julien, Saint-Jean-des-Vignes and Villefranche-sur-Saône. Download your reservation from the Web site.14 and 15 May 2016www.cadolesetsens.fr

DÉZING FESTIVAL Reggae, hip hop and electro, as well as chanson française and brass bands: an eclectic programme is in store at Beaujolais’ own “Woodstock”, the second edition of which is scheduled for July at Pizay aerodrome. No American-style sodas or mass-produced beers here: the organisers promote the region’s producers, including numerous partner winegrowers who will let you taste their delicious products while local chefs cook up some flavoursome cuisine.22 and 23 July 2016www.festival-dezing.com

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ROSÉ AND SUMMER NIGHTSDid you know that the Beaujolais also produces rosé wines? These fine, fresh and aromatic wines are recognisable by their delicious notes of red berries and citrus fruit – the smells of summer. Incidentally, in July, the villages and châteaux of the “Beaujolais of the Golden Stones” will be seeing the world through rosé-tinted glasses, with a busy programme of culture, art and gastronomy. Needless to say, winegrowers and rosé wines will be part of the fun!Month of Julywww.tourismepierresdorees.com

FÊTE DU PARADISIn Beaujolais, “paradis”, or “paradise”, is the name for the sweet, red juice that runs out of the press at the first pressing. Every October, the village of Odenas, which lies within the Brouilly appellation, celebrates the end of the grape harvest and the traditions of the Beaujolais for one day (and night) to the sound of brass bands. The programme includes pressing grapes using ancestral methods, sausage cooked in grape pomace, a picnic, and tastings of paradis and, of course, some delicious Beaujolais. End of grape harvestwww.feteduparadis.com

BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAUXThe tradition of “vin nouveau” – young wine drunk in the same year it was harvested – dates back to antiquity. The more recent Beaujolais Nouveau tradition grew up thanks to one grape variety, Gamay, which quickly releases its aromas. But be warned – there is not just one “Beaujolais Nouveau” but many, the style differing according to the terroir and the grower’s own hallmark. Why not come and taste them in the region where they’re made? In November, the whole region is one big festival. It’s called Beaujolais Days!Week starting on the 3rd Thursday in Novemberwww.beaujolaisdays.com

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EXQUISITE ESCAPADESGO FOR A CHANGE OF SCENERY ALONG THE ROADS OF THE BEAUJOLAIS WITH ITS ROLLING HILLS.

DROP IN ON SOME OF OUR WINEGROWERS – FOR CURIOSITY’S SAKE, FOR A COSY, BUCOLIC BREAK, JUST FOR FUN, OR FOR ALL OF THOSE REASONS.

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CHÂTEAU DE MONTMELASOwned by the same family since 1566, this former fortified residence of the lords of Beaujeu, which underwent alterations over the centuries, can be visited every first Saturday of the month. It is known locally as “Sleeping Beauty’s castle” because of its neo-Gothic style.Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin. +33 (0)4 74 67 32 94www.chateau-montmelas.comFrom €6.50 /pers. for the guided tour and tasting. Booking required.

CHÂTEAU DE VARENNESSurrounded by vines as far as the eye can see, this majestic residence has an eleventh-century square tower and a sixteenth-century main building with round towers. Can be rented for receptions or visited for a tasting of the château’s wines.Quincié-en-Beaujolais. + 33 (0)4 74 04 31 67www.chateaudevarennes.eu From €4 for a tour of the château, mâchon (regional speciality) on request. Booking required.

DO IT LIKE A ROCK STAR – IN A BENTLEYHumming a Rolling Stones song, climb aboard Domaine Brisson’s gleaming Bentley S3 for a wild or romantic escapade through the Beaujolais, following the Roman road which cuts through this wine region from Lyon to Autun. The route takes you to Beaujeu, the Beaujolais’ historic capital. On the return journey, the estate owners will treat you to a wine-tasting in their beautiful eighteenth-century, vaulted cellarDomaine Gérard Brisson – Villié-Morgon+33 (0)4 74 04 21 60 – www.gerard-brisson.com€154. Duration: 2h. Booking required.

THROUGH THE VINES IN A 2CVThe immortal “deudeuche” takes the winegrower and visitors on a vintage trip through the “Beaujolais of the Golden Stones”. Departing from Domaine des Coteaux d’Or, you visit Oingt, one of the listed “Most beautiful villages in France”. You’ll know why when you see its narrow streets and ochre stone. Then hats and sunglasses on for a trip down the back roads to discover a Beaujolais reminiscent of Tuscany. Plus point: you can adapt the tour to suit yourself.Domaine des Coteaux d’Or – Pouilly-le-Monial+33 (0)4 74 09 06 93 – www.coteauxdor.com€75/pers. Duration: 2-3 h. Booking required.

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CHÂTEAU DE BIONNAYThe fragrances say it all. Here, avenues of roses snake from one garden to another, passing beneath gazebos overrun with rose bushes, clematis and other fragrant plants like a promenade through the history of the greatest flower of all time. Lacenas. + 33 (0)4 74 02 25 25www.jardindebionnay.com€7.50/pers.

CHÂTEAU DE LA CHAIZEDesigned by André Le Nôtre, the gardener of the Sun King, the park of Château de La Chaize won the Villandry Prize – one of the Demeure Historique awards for historic residences – in 2014. Visitors marvel at its formal gardens and star-shaped kitchen garden.Odenas. + 33 (0)4 74 03 41 05www.chateaudelachaize.comTours from €5 including a tasting of three wines

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PAMPER YOURSELF AT PIZAYChâteau de Pizay, which obtained Spas de France quality certification in 2016, welcomes visitors in search of relaxation. Its formal gardens and surrounding forest are ideal for gentle strolls. Walk through the doors of the château and some 1,000m² of space dedicated to wellness are yours. The outdoor swimming pool looks down over the vines. Our favourite treatment: a massage with grape seed oil by Rose & Pepper® – a cosmetics brand made in Beaujolais.Château de Pizay – Saint-Jean-d’Ardières+ 33 (0)4 74 66 69 93 – www.chateau-pizay.comFrom €25/pers. for access to the Aquasens area.

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THE LAP OF LUXURYChâteau de Bagnols 5-star hotel invites you to take time out and unwind with its Roman-style bath, herb tea bar and spa. Before you leave, don’t forget to stroll down its long, tree-lined avenues or through the aromatic vegetable garden. The Château’s park hides a thousand secrets… Or perhaps you’d prefer to sample the cuisine of starred chef Jean-Alexandre Ouaratta, a young prodigy trained by Bocuse.Château de Bagnols – Bagnols+ 33 (0)4 74 71 40 00 – www.chateaudebagnols.comTreatments from €55.

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HANDS-ON CUISINEStéphane, the epicurean chef of Table, éTable & Tablier culinary workshop, opens his kitchen for a tailored cookery course, followed by a meal if so desired, after which you set off in VW bus for a gastronomic tour of local farms. Passing, so to speak, from fork to farm you’ll meet farmers with a sense of terroir – not only winegrowers but also goat farmers, fruit-growers, brewers and millers.Table, éTable & Tablier – Villefranche-sur-Saône+ 33 (0)6 15 42 23 70 – www.atelier-ttt.comFrom €40 per course (€20/child). From €75 course + meal.From €95 course + meal + excursion.

ROMANÈCHE-THORINS MILLPlaced on the list of historic monuments in 1930, this famous windmill, one of the jewels of the Beaujolais from which the eponymous cru takes its name, can be visited in the company of Denis Chastel-Sauzet, the owner of Château Portier and Domaine du Moulin à Vent. The windmill’s history dates back to the fifteenth century, but its sails, which were torn off in 1910, date from 1999. Our recommendation: end your visit with a picnic beneath plane trees of the estate!Château Portier & Domaine du Moulin à Vent – Romanèche-Thorins+ 33 (0)9 83 22 59 39 – www.chastel-sauzet.comPrices on request. Booking required.

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HAMEAU DUBŒUFThis “œnopark”, to discover with all the family, plunges the visitor into the world of vines and wine. Animated exhibits and scenographic presentations fill the seventeen rooms of a site which is unique in Europe, with an automaton theatre, an interactive giant model, films in relief, wine-tastings to the sound of the “bottle-o-phone”, exhibitions, and more.

Over 30, 000m2 of floor space, winegrowing secrets from the role of cellars to how corks are made are revealed in fun ways which the whole family can enjoy.Romanèche-Thorins. + 33 (0)3 85 35 22 22www.hameauduboeuf.comOne adult + one child: €20. Second child: €10. Open all year round.

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TIMES TO SAVOURSPEND A NIGHT OF SWEET DREAMS IN BEAUJOLAIS OR WOW YOUR TASTE BUDS

WITH OUR CHEFS’ CUISINE. TAKE A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON THE DELICIOUS FOOD AND OTHER DELIGHTS OUR REGION HAS TO OFFER – FROM THE INSIDE.

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GUY LASSAUSAIEThis two-star chef and former Meilleur Ouvrier de France who in 1984 took over the restaurant first opened by his great-grandfather revisits the great classics by marrying traditional Lyon cuisine with influences from elsewhere. You can also sample Le Belooga, its counterpart in Villefranche-sur-Saône.Chasselay. + 33 (0)4 78 47 62 59www.guy-lassausaie.comMenus starting at €68.

ROUGE & BLANCIn an idyllic setting, a former nineteenth-century farm is home to Rouge & Blanc, one of the restaurants owned by Georges Blanc and a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand. Regional tradition takes pride of place from the food to the wine. Down-to-earth cuisine cooked with a master’s touch.Romanèche-Thorins. + 33 (0)3 85 35 51 70www.lespritblanc.comMenus starting at €23.

FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE LUMIÈRE BROTHERSThis majestic nineteenth-century residence which once belonged to the Lumière brothers has one apartment and five guest rooms renovated with taste and finesse. One bedroom deserves a special mention: the Princess Chamber, so named in honour of Dorothea von Benkendorf, Princess Lieven, the mistress of Metternich, who once stayed here. The Carrara marble and wood panelling lend it exquisite old-world charm, in addition to the magnificent view of the wooded park with its rare and century-old trees.Château de Bellevue – Villié-Morgon+ 33 (0)4 74 66 98 88 – www.chateau-bellevue.frFrom €980 for the apartment.

NIGHT OF ROMANCEWelcome to Auberge du Paradis in Saint-Amour-Bellevue. Here, a grandmother’s souvenirs rub shoulders with modernity. The hushed atmosphere, the natural tones inspired by spices and the warm welcome make this a favourite address for lovers. The nine guest rooms and Marius’s House offer light and space as well as every creature comfort. Plus point: a starred restaurant with a single menu which changes every month.Auberge du Paradis – Saint-Amour-Bellevue+ 33 (0)3 85 37 10 26 – www.aubergeduparadis.frFrom €145 per night for two people.

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BEAUJOLAIS CASK CARAVANSJust a stone’s throw from Mont Brouilly, an unusual night awaits you on board these two cask-shaped caravans, moored up near to the estate’s organic vines. Families or twosomes come here, drawn by the tranquillity and beauty of this part of the Beaujolais. The caravans, which can sleep up to two adults and two children, have prettily designed interiors; the adjoining pool is welcoming and breakfast, needless to say, delicious. Plus point: the succulent basketful of local produce.Domaine Teissèdre Père et Fils – Saint-Étienne-des-Oullières+ 33 (0)6 73 36 48 60 – www.vins-teissedre.comFrom €95 per night for two people.

L’AUBERGE DE CLOCHEMERLEA talented young chef and a Beaujolais-born sommelier – a winning recipe for this starred restaurant where people come for the amazing cuisine and the marvellous marriages of food and wine. Plus point: you can book a place at the table d’hôte in the kitchen itself.Vaux-en-Beaujolais. + 33 (0)4 74 03 20 16www.aubergedeclochemerle.frMenus starting at €42.

AU 14 FÉVRIERIn this starred restaurant with the same name as its Lyon counterpart, Japanese chef Masafumi Hamano offers eight seasonal menus – the cuisine changes but the colours are always a feast for the eyes. And the flavours superb.Saint-Amour-Bellevue. + 33 (0)3 85 37 11 45www.sa-au14fevrier.comMenus starting from €52.

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BACK TO THE ROOTSHead for the heights – four huts nesting in the trees, accessed via a rope bridge and sleeping two to six people in feather-soft beds, with dry toilets, a small table and a wooden terrace. Breakfast is brought to you every morning in baskets placed at the foot of the trees which you hoist up using a pulley system. Lanterns are at your disposal. Time to disconnect!Le Domaine d’Archambaud – Quincié-en-Beaujolais+ 33 (0)6 32 74 99 51www.ledomainedarchambaud.comFrom €135 per night for two people.

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LARGE FAMILY REUNIONSAt the foot of Mont Brouilly just 40 km from Lyon, two superb, large-capacity holiday homes with a traditional decor of stone, lime-rendering and wood and a breathtaking view of the vineyard slopes, all in an architectural complex dating from the twelfth century. La Sarrasine holiday cottage can sleep up to 18, Le Vigneron up to 46 (three dormitories, three bathrooms and a large salon measuring 110 m2). Château des Tours – Saint-Étienne-la-Varenne+ 33 (0)4 74 03 40 86www.chateau-des-tours.comFrom €760 per week for Le Vigneron and €850 a night for La Sarrasine.

FOR VERY SPECIAL EVENTSBuilt in the eighteenth century, Château de Sermezy, the site of the Maison Familiale Rurale du Beaujolais, has numerous rooms and sixteen bedrooms ideal for families and groups of friends. The total capacity is 75 beds – enough to sleep entire family tribes, for weddings or special birthday celebrations, for example! You’ll love the spacious park and formal gardens, as well as its ideal situation, surrounded by vines.Château de Sermezy – Charentay+ 33 (0)4 74 66 81 51 – www.mfr-charentay.frRates for single rooms or private use of château on request.

AUBERGE DU COL DU TRUGESHigh up in Villié-Morgon, at an elevation of 480 metres, this is a family restaurant which for more than 30 years has been serving frank and authentic Beaujolais specialities in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The wine menu is also well worth perusing.Villié-Morgon. + 33 (0)4 74 69 92 51Menus starting at €16.

LE CEPFollowing the reopening of the restaurant last November, the new team of the former Auberge du Cep offers succulent Beaujolais cuisine with dash and talent. A restaurant to (re)discover.Fleurie. + 33 (0)4 74 04 10 77 – www.lecep-fleurie.frMenus starting at €20.

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PACKED PROGRAMMESALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES AND FINE RESTAURANTS FOR BUSINESS LUNCHES:

BEAUJOLAIS HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR AN EXCELLENT STAY, WHETHER YOU’RE PASSING THROUGH OR PLANNING TO SET DOWN YOUR SUITCASES FOR A WHILE.

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CALAD’IN COMPTOIRMarket produce, generous helpings, “dessert included” prices and a tantalising wine menu. A winning trio from this restaurant on the doorstep of Villefranche-sur-Saône, with inventive, fine cuisine which makes the Beaujolais wines even more delicious – and all in a wonderfully cosy décor.Gleizé. + 33 (0)4 74 68 56 04Menus starting at €16.

MIDI VINSVincent Pivot’s wine-cellar eatery offers two different dishes every lunchtime. For the choice of the wine let yourself be guided by your host, a winegrower’s son and budding œnologist – sound advice guaranteed.Villefranche-sur-Saône. + 33 (0)4 74 60 37 88Menus starting from €12.50

“LUXURY FAMILY OFFER” PACKAGE For a few days or a whole week, take possession of an eighteenth-century manor equipped to accommodate up to five families of two adults and two children. Your own chef, the estate’s own wines – everything is done for you, including the daily household chores. As an extra highlight, you can take a cookery course from a chef trained in the best schools and learn how to pair food and wine. Added options: a private, bilingual chauffeur and babysitting.Domaine de Vavril – Beaujeu+ 33 (0)7 60 63 43 56 – www.vavril.frQuote on request.

“BEAUJOLAIS LE GRAND TOUR” PACKAGEFrom Lyon, half a day is all you need to embark on a voyage of discovery through Beaujolais’ vineyards and cultural heritage, with a stroll through the mediaeval village of Oingt in the Tuscany-like part of the region known as the “Beaujolais of the Golden Stones”, and wine-tasting at the foot of Mont Brouilly. From 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm, departure from Place Bellecour every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 2 April to 29 October. Also available as a private tour.French Flair+ 33 (0)4 72 39 70 02 – www.frenchflair.travel€77 per adult.

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GREEN WEEKENDLISTEN TO YOUR ENVIRONMENTALIST’S FIBRE AND CONCOCT YOUR OWN PROGRAMME

FROM OUR SELECTION OF OFFERS CLOSE TO NATURE AND LE TERROIR.

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AU FIL DES ARBRESAt an elevation of 600 metres and set in a beautiful, 30-year-old pine forest, eight rope courses transport you into the tree canopy. No fewer than 80 “ateliers” are available – monkey bridges, walkways, Tarzan lianas, stirrups, crazy crossings, a giant trapeze and, of course, numerous zip wires.Blacé. + 33 (0)6 73 38 13 82 – www.aufildesarbres.fr€7 to €19 depending on the course 3 years +.

MOUNTAIN-BIKING THRILLSThunder down the slopes of Lamure-sur-Azergues Bike Park. On the green, blue, red or black trails, weave your way between the trees and try out the different modules, including Drop, Wall Ride, Step Up, Step Down or Kicker.Lamure-sur-Azergues. + 33 (0)4 74 03 13 26www.hautevalleeazergues.frFree. Protective equipment required.

SLEEP IN AN ECOLODGEAt the heart of the “Beaujolais of the Golden Stones” area, an ecolodge for eight people and three guest rooms offer an unobstructed view of the organic vines, the valleys and the forest. Passive to energy-positive buildings in natural materials for very peaceful nights.Les Buis du Chardonnet – Cogny+ 33 (0)4 74 03 64 76 – www.lesbuisduchardonnet.comFrom €89 per night in the B&B and €620 per week for an ecolodge.

DISCOVER A WINEGROWING ESTATEPush open the carriage gate and Marie, baker and farmer, will cut you some of her crusty, wood-fired bread, while Ludovic, winegrower and sommelier, serves you a glass of Beaujolais. Domaine des Terres Vivantes is a typical Beaujolais farm rooted in the gentle hills around Blacé and devoted to winegrowing and cereal-farming. All its produce is certified organic and made with 100% love of le terroir.Domaine des Terres Vivantes – Blacé+ 33 (0)4 74 60 52 13 – www.bienvenue-a-la-ferme.com€40/pers. for the tour, meal and freshly baked bread.

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IN LYON, FOLLOW THAT BEAUJOLAIS

IT IS SAID THAT THREE RIVERS FLOW THROUGH LYON: THE RHÔNE, THE SAÔNE AND THE BEAUJOLAIS… LYON, THE CITY OF BEAUJOLAIS. BEAUJOLAIS, THE VINEYARD OF LYON.

HERE’S A LOOK AT A LONGSTANDING RELATIONSHIP.

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EVENTS AND BEAUJOLAIS | LYON

LES BISTROTS BEAUJOLAISParis, New York, Munich, Chicago. Thanks to the Bistrots Beaujolais network, the spirit of Beaujolais has spread to every corner of the globe. The list comprises 298 restaurants, 61 of which are in Lyon. They serve deliciously paired food and wine in the friendly atmosphere typical of the Beaujolais.

The Bistrots Beaujolais award was created in the 1950s by Parisian journalists who had fled the Occupation during the war and had been won over by the pleasant atmosphere of the bouchons lyonnais (traditional Lyon restaurants).www.beaujolais.com, tab “Pleasure”.

BEAUJOLAIS CRUS AND LYON TOWN HALLSIn 2010, nine Beaujolais crus wed one of Lyon’s nine arrondissement town councils, the tenth marrying no less than City Hall itself! Since then, the happy couples regularly celebrate their union at numerous food and wine festivals when the people of Lyon are invited to meet the winegrowers.

MÂCHON AND ITS “POT” OF BEAUJOLAISMâchon is a plate of cured sausage and tripe formerly served to the canuts (silk workers) by the bouchons lyonnais (typical Lyon restaurants) for their mid-morning break, washed down by a pot (small bottle) of Beaujolais. Today, a modern version is served in numerous restaurants in the city or by winegrowers, accompanied, for example, by small goat’s cheeses!

BEAUJOL’EN SCÈNEBarrel-rolling, barrel-broaching at the stroke of midnight, tastings of the new vintage, a chance to discover the 12 Beaujolais AOCs – every year, Lyon celebrates the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveau right in the city centre, Place des Terreaux.www.beaujolaisdays.com

INSTANTS BEAUJOLAIS (30 MAY-5 JUNE 2016)A Beaujolais festival taking place in all good restaurants in Lyon. The programme includes brunch at the museum, winegrower’s lunch and tastings of great wines – no fewer than 70 events in all in some 50 partner restaurants!www.instants-beaujolais.com

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BISTRONOMY

• Potager des Halles3 rue de la Martinière, Lyon 1+ 33 (0)4 72 00 24 84

• Chez Thomas6 rue Laurencin, Lyon 2+ 33 (0)4 72 56 04 76

• Café Sillon46 avenue Jean Jaurès, Lyon 7+ 33 (0)4 78 72 09 73

• L’Art et la Manière102 grande rue de la Guillotière, Lyon 7+ 33 (0)4 37 27 05 83

BOUCHONS LYONNAIS

• Chez Hugon12 rue Pizay, Lyon 1+ 33 (0)4 78 28 10 94

• Le Bouchon des Filles20 rue Sergent Blandan ancienne voie du Rhin, Lyon 1+ 33 (0)4 78 30 40 44

• Le Garet7 rue du Garet, Lyon 1+ 33 (0)4 78 28 16 94

• Le Café du Peintre50 boulevard Brotteaux, Lyon 6+ 33 (0)6 98 43 32 95

WINE BARS

• L’Encart30 rue du Plat, Lyon 2+ 33 (0)4 78 03 13 67

• Le Wee-an7 rue de la Part-Dieu, Lyon 3+ 33 (0)4 72 41 76 45

• La Cave des Voyageurs7 place Saint-Paul, Lyon 5+ 33 (0)4 78 28 92 28

• Le Waina51 rue Chevreul, Lyon 7+ 33 (0)4 78 72 43 25

SPECIALIST WINE DEALERS

• Cave John Euvrard12 quai de la Pêcherie, Lyon 1+ 33 (0)4 78 08 48 90

• Ô Vins d’Anges2 place Bertone, Lyon 4+ 33 (0)9 51 88 20 99

• Vavro & Co46 cours Franklin Roosevelt, Lyon 6+ 33 (0)4 37 24 00 33

• Le Vercoquin33 rue de la Thibaudière, Lyon 7+ 33 (0)4 78 69 43 87

ADDRESSES IN BEAUJOLAIS | LYON

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AND OF COURSE ALL THE RESTAURANTS WITH THE BISTROTS BEAUJOLAIS LABEL (SEE ALSO PAGE 21)

A SELECTION OF GOOD ADDRESSES

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VILLAGES, BELVEDERES, MONUMENTS AND MUST-SEE PLACES

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Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées (“Beaujolais of the Golden Stones”)

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PRESS CONTACTINTER BEAUJOLAIS

Mélina Condy-BenedicTel. +33 (0)4 74 02 22 16

Mobile +33 (0)6 77 70 08 72mcondy@beaujolais.com

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