Beaujolais Nouveau Marathon

July 17, 2011
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Friday 19th November

You will meet your tour leader at Lyon Part Dieu train station by the beginning of the afternoon. Departure northwards to Beaujolais by coach (40 minutes).

You will discover all the beauty and richness of South of Beaujolais landscapes. The golden stone villages are divine at sunrise, magnificent in the reflections of the sunset. Their yellow ochre colour is absolutely unique and earned the name of Beaujolais Tuscany given to the region. You will stop in the medieval village of Oingt, classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Perched on a hill and surrounded by the Beaujolais vineyards, Oingt has kept from its medieval past the ancient chapel of the castle, the fortified door, and a dungeon. In the heart of the village, ocre yellow facades houses are home of craftsmen and artists. Then, stop in the village of Salles Arbuissonnas to discover its 12th century cloister, from which remains a vaulted gallery edged with twin columns. This tour will end by a tasting in the wine cellar of Vaux en Beaujolais, a typical village where the best selling writer Gabriel Chevallier housed Clochemerle, his colourful novel.

Then, transfer to the Marathon Expo in Villefranche sur Saône and registration.

Transfer* to your hotel.

In the evening, transfer* from your hotel to the Pasta Party in Villefranche sur Saône. Dinner with entertainment. Transfer back after dinner.

Saturday 21st November

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the village of Fleurie for the departure of the marathon.

10h30 Starting time.

For the non-runners or runners of the 12 kilometers race : You will follow the marathon with a coach in a convivial atmosphere. Stops are programmed, to see the runners and enjoy the animation on the route (music bands, wine tastings, etc…). Buffet lunch in a castle on the route. You will then join the village of Arnas for the departure of the 12-kilometers race by the beginning of the afternoon. The runners of the race stop there and the non-runners continue to Villefranche sur Saône to see the arrival of the Marathon.

You will then enjoy the festivities of Beaujolais Nouveau in the streets of Villefranche.

Transfer* to your hotel.

In the evening, transfer from your hotel to the Nuit du Beaujolais Nouveau in Villefranche sur Saône. Dinner with entertainment. Transfer back after dinner.

Sunday 22nd November

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer back to Lyon Part Dieu train station in the morning.

Optionnal : Transfer to the village of Beaujeu, former capital of the Beaujolais, and walk in the village before joining the Fête des Sarmentelles for a convivial lunch with entertainment. Transfer to Lyon Part Dieu station in the afternoon.

Source: http://www.frenchflair.travel/english/beaujolais_nouveau_marathon_2010-116.php

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