A local tradition celebrated as far away as Japan, Beaujolais is a source of pride that should be celebrated as it should be! Every year, Beaujolais Nouveau sets the hearts of Lyon’s residents on fire, heralding the start of the winning triptych of festivities: Beaujolais Nouveau – Fête des Lumières – Christmas. Lyon is bursting at the seams with places to enjoy Beaujolais Nouveau, so follow the guide!
Beaujol’en Scène, celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau in the heart of Lyon
With Beaujol’en Scène, Les Jeunes Agriculteurs du Rhône invite you to celebrate the arrival of Beaujolais in the heart of Lyon, on the Place des Terreaux. More than ever, farmers need our help, and what a great way to support them in this way. The highlight of the show? At around 11:30pm, the barrels will arrive by barge for the torchlit parade in the presence of the Mayor of Lyon, Grégory Doucet. Then it’s time for the legendary barrel roll and the Beaujolais Nouveau tasting at midnight sharp!
📍 Place des Terreaux
⏰ Wednesday November 20 6.30-11.30pm and Thursday November 21 4-11pm
🎟️ 16€ on Wednesday and 20€ on Friday
The 20th Beaujolais International Marathon
Beaujolais Nouveau is usually about toasting, but it’s also about marathon running! Every year, the Marathon International du Beaujolais brings together runners from all over the world and of all abilities to celebrate this important event with effort (and fancy dress, if you please!). Several races are organized, including of course the 42 km distance. For the less sporty, pre- and post-race parties are organized for 3 days of festivities.
📍 Full details on the official website
Taste Beaujolais Nouveau at your local wine shop or wine bar
This moment of conviviality that everyone looks forward to is also the pleasure of going to your local wine shop or bar to taste the new Beaujolais cuvée. There’s nothing more pleasurable than being able to share with an enthusiast and learn a little more about this wine. Among the many places to taste it, you can always go to Cafe Cafe Terroir, Maison Malleval or Aromo.
Eat at one of Lyon’s many tasty Beaujolais Nouveau bouchons.
Bouchon, Beaujolais… these are words that smell like the real Lyon! Just like the Fête des Lumières, Lyon’s gastronomy and its love of Beaujolais wines are inseparable. The arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau every year is always a great excuse to go and eat at a bouchon with friends or family.
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