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Holidays to Beaujolais
Although Beaujolais is known for its wine, made famous each year by the Beaujolais Nouveau festival, the region certainly has other natural treasures to share. Its agricultural and traditional heritage featuring beautiful medieval cities and gently rolling hills makes a superb rural destination a stone's throw from Lyon.
With hillsides covered with vineyards, the wine trail meanders through scenery scattered with castles and chapels. If you prefer to leave your car behind, several green routes make walking or cycling an attractive option. Whatever your chosen itinerary, you will benefit from exceptional views, particularly on higher ground. At an altitude of 330 feet, Mont Saint-Rigaud is the highest point in Beaujolais, with its wooden tower from where you can look out across the horizon. Apart from its natural beauty, Beaujolais has an abundance of medieval buildings, such as Eglise de Belleville or Château de Jarnioux, which date back to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries respectively. To the south, the yellow limestone villages take on a warm terracotta hue, which gives them their unique charm. Given its pretty nickname of "Pearl of Golden Stones", Oingt is a beautiful medieval city for you to discover.
Thanks to its heritage and its countryside, Beaujolais is suitable for pleasant family outings or trips with friends. Children are particularly spoilt with tailored-made activities. Activity trails, such as the mystery of the castles of Azolette or the puzzle of Ouroux, allow younger visitors to take charge of your tour. They will also enjoy discovering agricultural trades and meeting the animals on educational farms in the surrounding area. Finally, you can find a variety of museums celebrating local heritage and handicrafts, including the wine-making museum in the hamlet of Dubœuf.
As it is situated near Lyon, Beaujolais benefits from a good transport network, whether by plane (into nearby Lyon-Saint-Exupéry airport) or by train into Lyon's two TGV stations. Several major roads cross the region, with the A6 motorway travelling from north to south. Bus links guarantee good communication between the towns and villages.
No matter how you travel to Beaujolais, a car is very handy for getting the most out of this area.
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Hôtel au Beaujolais Saint Jean
35 rue du Parc saint Jean, Saint-Jean-d'ArdieresSituated in Saint-Jean-d'Ardieres, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Popy Park, Hopital Local, and Eglise de Belleville. Earl Frederic Trichard Winery is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.
Chateau de BAGNOLS
Le bourg, BagnolsSituated in Bagnols, this luxury hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Golf Club du Beaujolais, Musee Paul Dini, and Espace Baignade Les Cascades. Sainte Marie de la Tourette and Claude Bernard Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Citotel Des Vignes
Les Capitans, JulienasSituated in Julienas, this hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Castle Lavernette and within 6 mi (10 km) of Windmill of Les Thorins and Chateau des Correaux. Solutre Rocks and Touro Parc are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Hotel Newport
610 Avenue De L Europe, Villefranche-sur-SaoneSituated in Villefranche-sur-Saone, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Musee Paul Dini and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chateau of Flecheres and Espace Baignade Les Cascades. Claude Bernard Museum and Sanctuaire d'Ars are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Adonis Villefranche Ambiance Hotel
21 avenue Edouard Herriot, LimasSituated in Limas, this hotel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Musee Paul Dini and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chateau of Flecheres and Espace Baignade Les Cascades. Sanctuaire d'Ars and Shrine of St. John Vianney are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Best Western Plus Hotel Plaisance
96, avenue de la Libération, Villefranche-sur-SaoneLocated in the heart of Villefranche-sur-Saone, this hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Musee Paul Dini and within 6 mi (10 km) of Claude Bernard Museum and Golf Club du Beaujolais. Chateau of Flecheres and Espace Baignade Les Cascades are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Mercure Villefranche en Beaujolais Ici & La
384 Boulevard Louis Blanc, Villefranche-sur-SaoneSituated in Villefranche-sur-Saone, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Musee Paul Dini and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chateau of Flecheres and Golf Club du Beaujolais. Claude Bernard Museum and Espace Baignade Les Cascades are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hôtel balladins Lyon / Villefranche-sur-Saône
365, Avenue Theodore Braun, Villefranche-sur-SaoneSituated in the business district, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Musee Paul Dini and within 9 mi (15 km) of Claude Bernard Museum and Golf Club du Beaujolais. Parc des Oiseaux and Touro Parc are also within 20 mi (32 km).
Top Flight + Hotel Deals
Hotel Carlton Lyon - MGallery By Sofitel
4.0 out of 5.0Fri, 24 Nov - Wed, 29 Nov
Heathrow - Saint-Exupery
£362
per person
Mercure Lyon La Part Dieu
4.0 out of 5.0Fri, 24 Nov - Wed, 29 Nov
Heathrow - Saint-Exupery
£304
per person
Novotel Lyon Nord Porte De Lyon
4.0 out of 5.0Mon, 27 Nov - Fri, 1 Dec
Manchester - Saint-Exupery
£250
per person
Hotel Lyon Métropole
4.0 out of 5.0Fri, 24 Nov - Wed, 29 Nov
Heathrow - Saint-Exupery
£279
per person
Sofitel Lyon Bellecour
5.0 out of 5.0Fri, 24 Nov - Wed, 29 Nov
Heathrow - Saint-Exupery
£362
per person
Hôtel ParKest
3.0 out of 5.0Fri, 24 Nov - Wed, 29 Nov
Heathrow - Saint-Exupery
£217
per person
Hotel Lyon-ouest
3.0 out of 5.0Fri, 24 Nov - Wed, 29 Nov
Heathrow - Saint-Exupery
£211
per person
Hotel Le Royal Lyon MGallery by Sofitel
5.0 out of 5.0Fri, 24 Nov - Wed, 29 Nov
Heathrow - Saint-Exupery
£400
per person
Comfort Suites Rive Gauche Lyon Centre
3.0 out of 5.0Fri, 24 Nov - Wed, 29 Nov
Heathrow - Saint-Exupery
£238
per person
Hôtel Alexandra
4.0 out of 5.0Fri, 24 Nov - Wed, 29 Nov
Heathrow - Saint-Exupery
£455
per person
L'Aigle des Neiges
4.0 out of 5.0Mon, 11 Dec - Mon, 18 Dec
LON-All Airports - Saint-Exupery
£553
per person
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