Festival weekend planner
Beaujolais Nouveau Day — a 3-day weekend in Beaujolais
19–19 November 2026. Beaujeu, France. 50 min from the airport.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Beaujeu
Land at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Beaujolais Nouveau Day
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Beaujolais
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in Beaujeu
Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.
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Where to eat
Le Passage — Villefranche-sur-Saône
€€Classic bouchon-style bistro near the Beaujolais capital with local charcuterie and Gamay wines
Must try: Quenelles de brochet
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- Nearest airport
- Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Festival site
- Visit official site
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