Beaujolais Nouveau Day — a 3-day weekend in Beaujolais

The weekend, day by day

1. 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.

2. Day 2

   Beaujolais Nouveau Day

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Bypass the Beaujeu festivities and head to smaller producers in Oingt or Ternand where locals celebrate with better wine and no crowds—the Beaujolais Nouveau release is identical everywhere, but the village atmosphere is incomparable. Book a cellar tour with a family domaine the day before to understand why this young Gamay works so well.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in Beaujolais

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Beaujeu

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Beaujeu

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Beaujeu

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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Where to eat

Practical

Nearest airport

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Mid-range daily budget

~€140/day for two

Festival site

Visit official site