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Pérouges Medieval Village Private Half-Day Trip with Tasting from Lyon

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Overview

    Travel back in time with this historical itinerary. Listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, the medieval town of Pérouges transports you back to the time of knights thanks to its perfectly preserved setting.  With the traditional Pérouges "galette" it is also an essential stopover for regional specialities.

    Built on a hill overlooking the plain of Ain and the Rhone, just a few kilometres north-east of Lyons, Pérouges is a typical medieval village that enjoys an extremely picturesque setting. It is a genuine film set that has been used in many films.  With its two fortified walls and its fortified doors, the village will delight you by its authenticity. When visiting its streets paved with pebbles, you will discover an exceptional architectural heritage. Follow the guide to admire some of its 24 listed monuments. During the visit, a gourmet break will offer you the chance to taste the traditional Pérouges "galette" in the 18th century Hostellerie.

What's Included

  • Food tasting
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What to Expect

    Leaving Lyon you will cross the Dombes 1000 ponds to reach Pérouges. The medieval village stands on top of a rocky promontory in the heart of the Ain plain. This ancient, fortified city is now ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. You will be totally immersed in another time! Indeed, the rich architectural heritage of the village is exceptionally well preserved, allowing today to go back into the medieval atmosphere: old shops, cobbled streets, round road and fortified church.... the perfect setting for many film shoots! Without forgetting of course, the very famous Hostellerie du Vieux Pérouges in which you will have the pleasure of tasting the famous sugar cake, a great gourmet specialty of the village!

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