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Getting to Beaujolais

Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.

By Air

Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS)

50 minutes drive to Beaujolais

Airlines serving this airport:

Air FranceeasyJetTransavia

By Train

Good

Station

Villefranche-sur-Saône / Belleville-sur-Saône

From the Capital

2h TGV from Paris to Lyon, then 30min regional train north

Car Rental

Recommended:Yes
Driving side:right

Car recommended for the cru villages; base in Beaujeu or Villefranche

Local Transport

Rideshare

Limited; Uber in Lyon

Public Transit

Regional trains to main towns; very limited to wine villages

Bike Rental

Available

Driving Tips

  • 1

    Rolling hills and charming villages — beautiful driving

  • 2

    The 10 cru Beaujolais villages are compact and close together

  • 3

    Beaujolais Nouveau release (third Thursday in November) is a festive time to visit

Region Location

Beaujolais, France

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