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The Drive » Take the D133
to Le Perréon, then follow signs
to St-Étienne-des-Oullières and
Odenas. In Odenas, follow signs DAVID HUGHES / SHUTTERSTOCK ©
to Mont Brouilly (13km from
Vaux-en-Beaujolais).

TRIP HIGHLIGHT
4 Mont Brouilly
It would be a crime to
explore the Beaujolais
and not take the scenic
road that leads to Mont
Brouilly (485m), crowned
with a small chapel. Hold
on to your hat and lift
your jaw off the floor as
you approach the lookout
at the summit – the view
over the entire Beaujolais
region and the Saône
valley will be etched in
your memory forever.
The Drive » Drive down to
St-Lager, then take the D68 to
Cercié and continue along the
D337 to Beaujeu (9km from
ALPS, JURA & RHÔNE VALLEY 19 BEAujOLAIS VILLAGES
Mont Brouilly).
beaujolais.com; place de l’Hôtel the vaulted Caveau de
de Ville; h10am-12.30pm & Morgon (%04 74 04 20 99;
5 Beaujeu 2-6pm Wed-Mon Mar-Dec), www.morgon.fr; Château Font-
The historic Beaujolais across the square from the crenne, Rue du Château Font-
wine capital, Beaujeu is tourist office. Housed in crenne; h10am-noon & 2-6pm
an enchanting spot to a wonderful Renaissance Feb-Dec), which occupies
while away a few hours. building, this produce a grandiose 17th-century
The Caveau des Pro- shop has a wide array of château in the heart of
ducteurs de Beaujolais- Beaujolais wines, cheeses, town – it doesn’t get more
Villages (%04 74 04 81 jams and charcuterie. atmospheric than this.
18; Place de L’Hôtel de Ville; The Drive » Head to Lantignié 4 p221
h10.30am-1pm & 3.30-7pm along the D78 and continue to
late-Jan–Dec), located in the Régnié-Durette, where you’ll see The Drive » From Villié-
basement of the tourist of- signs to Villié-Morgon. The full Morgon, it’s a relaxed 10km
fice, is a great place to sip drive covers a little over 9km. drive to Fleurie via Chiroubles.
Follow the D18 and the D86 to
some excellent Beaujolais- Chiroubles, then signs to Fleurie.
Villages and Brouilly. It’s
also worth popping your 6 Villié-Morgon
head into the rewarding Morgon wine, anybody? 7 Fleurie
La Maison du Terroir Expand your knowledge Beaujolais’ rising star,
Beaujolais (%04 74 69 20 of the local appellation Fleurie red wines are said
56; www.lamaisonduterroir with a tasting session at to be sensuous, offering a

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