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From Lyon: Beaujolais Signature Wine Experience
Private Experience in Beaujolais with Driver/Guide (WSET2-certified guide), wineries, and lunch included
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Tip: The old town along Rue Sainte-Claire is the bistro strip; summer-weekend lakeside seating books a fortnight ahead.
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Lyon: Cook a seasonal menu with produce from local producers
Get an authentic taste of the local scene and prepare a delicious seasonal menu using produce from the Saint-Antoine Market with Fanny, a cook and cheesemonger, in Lyon
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From Lyon: Guided Beaujolais Tour with Wine Tasting
Discover the southern Beaujolais wine region and its history, wineries, vineyards, and secrets with a local guide on a tour from Lyon. Taste exceptional wines while en...
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