{"id":16499,"date":"2022-04-06T11:49:54","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T09:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winalist.fr\/blog?p=16499"},"modified":"2026-05-27T16:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T14:22:09","slug":"beaujolais-wine-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.winalist.com\/blog\/travel-france\/beaujolais\/beaujolais-wine-route","title":{"rendered":"Beaujolais Wine Map: Guide to the Crus, Vineyards and Appellations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re planning to explore the Beaujolais wine route<\/strong> during your trip to France, you’re in the right place. At Winalist, our team is largely based in France and knows the country’s wine regions inside out. Using our experience and local knowledge, we\u2019ve created a detailed guide based on the Beaujolais wine map<\/strong> to help you navigate the vineyards, villages, and famous crus of this remarkable wine destination. Follow this itinerary to discover the best places to visit across the Beaujolais wine region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding the Beaujolais wine region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Beaujolais wine region<\/strong> is located in eastern France, just south of Burgundy and north of the city of Lyon. This unique location places Beaujolais at the crossroads between the powerful wine traditions of Burgundy and the vibrant gastronomic culture of Lyon. Stretching across rolling hills and picturesque villages, the region forms a distinct wine region between Burgundy and Lyon<\/strong>, known for its welcoming atmosphere and accessible wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beaujolais vineyards are mainly planted with Gamay<\/strong>, the grape variety that defines the character of the region\u2019s wines. Gamay thrives in the local soils and produces fresh, fruit-driven wines that range from light and vibrant to more structured expressions in the famous crus. These wines are appreciated for their bright red fruit aromas and their ability to reflect the diversity of Beaujolais terroirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vineyard landscape<\/strong> of Beaujolais is also one of its most attractive features. The region is made up of gently sloping hills covered in vines, small wine villages, and scenic viewpoints overlooking the Sa\u00f4ne valley. Granite soils dominate much of the northern part of the region, contributing to the distinctive personality of many crus. Together, these natural elements create a wine region that is both beautiful to explore and deeply connected to its winemaking heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Map of the Beaujolais wine region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beaujolais is one of France’s most beautiful winegrowing regions, much alike Piedmont in Italy. Most beaujolais wines are red and made using the Gamay grape, which has notoriously thin skin, thus the wines are often light-bodied and acidic. Discover more about Beaujolais wineries<\/a> and all of the magic that awaits you there in our dedicated article and import our interactive map onto your cell phone for even easier use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following itinerary has been created from South to North but you can choose to do it the way you wish, whether you’re arriving from Paris to Lyon by train (see tickets here<\/a>), driving there or whether you’re coming from Burgundy (further north).<\/p>\n\n\n\n