Its landscapes, its exceptional biodiversity, its geology (one of the most diverse in France, and even in Europe!), have made it possible for Beaujolais to be designated a World Geopark by UNESCO in 2018.
Its unique location at the foothills of the Massif Central to the north-west of Lyon and on the flanks of the Alps offers visitors an opportunity to see and understand Beaujolais through its landscape, its land and its progress over the centuries.
That is why, every year, local stakeholders organise guided tours, walks, lectures, lively workshops and tastings of Beaujolais wines to help people understand the exceptional diversity of Beaujolais. The program is fun and educational and is ideal for family activities.
Various events are held throughout the year ranging from guided tours of the Château de Pravins in Blacé, demonstrations of gilded stone-cutting by the Carrières de Glay association, initiation to the stained-glass and calligraphy crafts by the Artists and Craftsmen of Oingt, ideal for both adults and children.
Destination and stays in Beaujolais
Geo-events
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Tasting
Pierres Dorées
may 26 to may 28, 2023Saint-Laurent-d'Oingt - Val-d'Oingt
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Guided tour
À la recherche des "pierres à grenat" des Sires de Beaujeu
Sun. may 28, 2023Beaujeu
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Demonstration / initiation / discovery during an event
Reconstruction d'un four à pain
Mon. may 29, 2023Saint-Laurent-d'Oingt - Val-d'Oingt
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Exhibition
"500 millions d'années et un jour", l'exposition itinérante sur la géologie du Beaujolais
june 3 to june 25, 2023Anse
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Exhibition
Exposition de sculptures
june 3 to june 4, 2023Sain-Bel
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Bookable online
Tasting
Atelier Vis ma Vigne n°3 - Travaux d'été
Sat. june 3, 2023Bully
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Conference / initiation / discovery during an event
Conférences flottantes au Lac des Sapins
Sun. june 4, 2023Cublize
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Conference / Exhibition / Guided tour
La biodiversité et l'intelligence des plantes sous le regard des écoliers
Tue. june 6, 2023Saint-Julien
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Exhibition
Le Beaujolais sous nos pieds
june 7 to june 15, 2023Châtillon
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Bookable online
Balade en VTT électrique : Les Carrières de Glay
Sun. june 11, 2023L'Arbresle
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« Vélos-quiz » et « rando-croquis » autour des géosites du Beaujolais vert
Sun. june 18, 2023Poule-les-Écharmeaux
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Guided tour
Des pierres et des plantes
Sun. june 18, 2023Salles-Arbuissonnas-en-Beaujolais