Three nights on the Fourvière hill at Villa Maïa with Beaujolais to the north one day and the Northern Rhône to the south the next. The only France trip that works by train alone.
Stay
Villa Maïa, Leading Hotels of the World, 3 nights. Alternates: Villa Florentine next door, or the InterContinental Hôtel-Dieu on the Presqu'île.
The days
Day
Eat
Sip
1 — arrive from Paris (2h)
Bouchon dinner at Daniel et Denise; Bernachon chocolate
The bar at Villa Maïa
2 — Beaujolais crus
Lunch in Fleurie; signature dinner at La Mère Brazier (2 Michelin stars)
Château des Jacques, Moulin-à-Vent; Morgon and Fleurie cellar doors
3 — Northern Rhône
Market lunch at Les Halles Paul Bocuse; dinner at Le Bistrot Têtedoie
M. Chapoutier cellar door, Tain-l'Hermitage (by TER); E. Guigal, Ampuis
4 — depart
Breakfast at the hotel
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What's included
3 nights at Villa Maïa
Four tastings, reserved and prepaid; rail to Tain-l'Hermitage
Signature dinner at La Mère Brazier (wine pairing extra)
Private driver for the Beaujolais day
Cellar Mouse trip notes and restaurant reservations for every meal
Price is per couple, from, in USD. Flights and rail to Lyon not included. Dates and rates confirmed at booking.
