Lyon French Wine & Cheese Experience with a Sommelier
Overview
What makes this experience unique is the combination of authentic French wine culture and a private tasting salon located in the heart of Lyon.
The tasting takes place in an elegant and intimate venue designed for wine discovery, with premium glassware, natural light and a warm atmosphere inspired by traditional French hospitality. The salon has been created to offer a comfortable and convivial setting where guests can truly enjoy wine, food and conversation.
Hosted by Hugo Jeanguyot, wine guide working daily with wineries across France, the experience combines French wines, cheeses, gastronomy and stories about vineyards and winemakers from regions such as Beaujolais, Burgundy, Rhône Valley, Jura, Champagne and Alsace.
Each tasting is designed to be accessible for beginners while remaining interesting for wine lovers already passionate about French wines.
Hugo Jeanguyot - Jeanguyot Wine Agency
What's Included
- Seasonal pairings throughout the tasting
- 10 Handpicked French Wine
Meeting Location
10 Rue des Remparts d'Ainay
69002 Lyon, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Discover French wine culture through a warm tasting experience in the heart of Lyon.
Hosted by Hugo Jeanguyot, french wine guide working daily with wineries across France, this experience is designed for travelers looking for something authentic and local.
Taste 10 French wines from regions such as Beaujolais, Burgundy, Rhône Valley, Jura, Champagne and Alsace, paired with French cheeses and artisanal products.
More than a technical wine class, this is a relaxed French moment around wine, food and conversation in a private tasting salon in central Lyon.
What to expect:
• 10 French wines
• Cheese and artisanal food pairings
• Stories about French vineyards and winemakers
• Small-group atmosphere
• Premium glassware and elegant setting
Perfect for couples, friends and curious travelers wishing to discover French wine culture in a genuine and convivial way.
Looking forward to host you,
Hugo Jeanguyot
Jeanguyot Wine Agency
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-353152P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Seasonal pairings throughout the tasting.
- 10 Handpicked French Wine.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Lyon French Wine & Cheese Experience with a Sommelier is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Lyon French Wine & Cheese Experience with a Sommelier will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Seasonal pairings throughout the tasting
- 10 Handpicked French Wine
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
