Pérouges Medieval Village Private Trip with Tasting from Lyon
Description
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!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Route in the Dombes area famous for its lakes and poultry farms
Medieval village
A stop at the historical Hostellerie to taste the famous sugar pie
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please, let us know where your accommodation will be so we can organize the meeting point. If your hotel is located in the city center, our guide can come pick you up directly at the place you will be staying. Otherwise, we can schedule a meeting at Place Bellecour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Pros: we had an EXCELLENT guide who was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. He had great recommendations and had a deep knowledge of the history of the area. Cons: nothing in Perouges was open so we couldn’t go inside any of the stores or restaurants, which was supposed to be part of the tour (along with trying their local pastry). The company should have confirmed the town would be open before taking a reservation. It’s not the guide’s fault, he did his best to improvise and we still had a great time! It’s just the company needs to take responsibility for dropping the ball. Otherwise this was an excellent tour and we still recommend it.
Hi, Thank you for your feedback. We’re truly sorry that the galette shops in Perouges were closed during your visit. Usually, when our regular partners are closed, we are able to arrange alternatives with other restaurants or shops, but exceptionally, everything was closed that day and we were not aware of it in advance. We sincerely apologize for this unusual situation. We’re glad to hear that your guide made the experience enjoyable despite this, and we hope that overall you still enjoyed the tour and got a sense of the charm and history of the area. Thank you again for your kind words and for recommending us — we really appreciate it, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another experience! Best regards, Chloé
A fun trip out of the city. Our guide was fun, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We just recommend you wear flat and comfortable shoes because the streets are uneven.
Hello Rosemarie, We are glade to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us. It was a pleasure showing you around our stunning region !
We toured with Marc, who took us around Pérouges, gave us the history, and taught us more about the French culture. Parent and teenager approved!
Grace was a great guide. Very knowledgable and fun. Also a very good driver. The history and tour of the town was just the right amount and the galette delicious. We enjoyed having some time on our own to explore as well and never felt rushed. Perouges is beautiful little village and off the beaten track of many of the larger tours. We highly recommend.
