--- title: Lyon French Wine & Cheese Experience with a Sommelier lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/lyon/tours/lyon-french-wine-cheese-experience-with-a-sommelier/ type: tour city: Lyon country: France price: 195 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 105 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Ten wines, seated salon rank_in_category: 10 of 12 (Wine Tours & Tastings) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/lyon-french-wine-cheese-experience-with-a-sommelier/ --- # Lyon French Wine & Cheese Experience with a Sommelier **Guidekin's take:** Ten handpicked French wines with seasonal pairings in a private tasting salon in central Lyon, hosted by a sommelier at a table built for conversation rather than a bar counter. The venue is marked wheelchair accessible; it is not recommended in pregnancy. 4.92 from 105 reviews at €195 per person. In our comparison: #10 of 12 in Wine Tours & Tastings, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will greet you in front of the… - Starts 11:00, 14:30, 18:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: Seasonal pairings throughout the tasting,… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Age 18+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €195 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.92/5 from 105 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Wine Tasting LYON | JEANGUYOT Wine Agency - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 11:00, 14:30, 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.92 from 105 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 104 of 105. - 5 stars: 100 (95%) - 4 stars: 4 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the wine explanations and cheese pairings; some wanted a written record of what they tasted. **Praised:** - Approachable explanations of French wine regions for beginners and experienced tasters - Varied wines from across France, including older vintages - Cheese and charcuterie pairings that complement the wines - Generous wine refills and enough food that several guests skipped dinner afterwards - Relaxed small groups with friendly conversation and time for questions **Complaints:** - Some wanted a written list of the wines or cheeses they had tasted Written by Guidekin from the 97 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-07-13 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-07. ## What's included - Seasonal pairings throughout the tasting - 10 Handpicked French Wine ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 14:30, 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We will greet you in front of the tasting room. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJeS_WN03q9EcRZiDfPbyUvLY Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Wine Tours & Tastings | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 12** | €195 | 2h 30m | 4.92 (105) | shared | | [Full Day Private Tour of Beaujolais by vintage Land Rover](/france/lyon/tours/full-day-private-tour-of-beaujolais-by-vintage-land-rover/?format=md) | €490 | 8h | 4.99 (89) | private | | [Guided Day Tour and Wine Tasting Northern Rhône Valley](/france/lyon/tours/guided-day-tour-and-wine-tasting-northern-rh-ne-valley/?format=md) | €169 | 8h 30m | 5.0 (66) | shared | | [Lyon: Private Burgundy Half Day Wine Tour by Vintage Land Rover](/france/lyon/tours/lyon-private-burgundy-half-day-wine-tour-by-vintage-land-rover/?format=md) | €230 | 4h | 5.0 (37) | private | Ranked #10 of 12 in Wine Tours & Tastings by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €80 to €490, median €159; typical length 6h 15m. 3 of 12 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/wine-tours-lyon/?format=md ## More in Lyon - All Lyon tours: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/tours/lyon-french-wine-cheese-experience-with-a-sommelier/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/lyon/?format=md