Beaujolais Nouveau 2026: celebrate without driving, your chauffeur takes you home.
On Thursday 19 November 2026, Beaujolais Nouveau arrives in Lyon and across the Beaujolais. To enjoy the evening worry-free, book a private chauffeur: he drives you to the celebrations and back home, at a price agreed in advance.
Your Beaujolais Nouveau evening
Quote within 10 minutes
Passengers, sedan or van
Beaujolais Nouveau, a Lyon celebration
Every year on the third Thursday of November, Beaujolais Nouveau is released worldwide. In Lyon, bouchons, wine bars and brasseries celebrate from Wednesday evening and throughout Thursday. In the Beaujolais, villages and estates hold tastings, dinners and parties, and in Beaujeu, the Sarmentelles festival draws thousands of visitors.
In 2026, the date to remember is Thursday 19 November, with celebrations continuing all weekend.
Why book a chauffeur that night?
Beaujolais Nouveau is celebrated with friends, family or colleagues, glass in hand. Nobody should have to choose between enjoying the evening and driving home. With a chauffeur, everyone joins in and everyone gets home safely.
- Nobody drives, everybody enjoys
- Return at the time you choose, even late
- A fixed price, no meter running at night
- A van for up to 8 people
Lyon or Beaujolais: our options
In Lyon: your chauffeur drops you at the bouchon or bar of your choice and takes you home at the end of the evening. In the Beaujolais: he drives you from Lyon to an estate, a village or the Sarmentelles in Beaujeu, waits or returns for you, and brings you back. By the hour: he stays at your disposal from one address to the next.
- Sedan up to 4
- Van up to 8
- Several vehicles
- Late return
Groups and companies
Many companies and associations hold their own Beaujolais Nouveau evening. We coordinate several vehicles with a single booking and invoice, so that every participant gets home safely. For visitors from abroad, we also provide transfers from the airport and stations.
Book early
Beaujolais Nouveau night and the following weekend are among the busiest of the year. Book your chauffeur as soon as your evening is planned: you receive a fixed-price quote within 10 minutes and a written confirmation with your chauffeur’s name before the day.
Drink responsibly
Excessive alcohol consumption is dangerous for your health; please drink responsibly. In France, the legal limit for drivers is 0.5 g of alcohol per litre of blood, and 0.2 g for new drivers: the simplest option is to leave the wheel to a professional.
FAQ: Beaujolais Nouveau 2026
When is Beaujolais Nouveau 2026?
Beaujolais Nouveau is released every year on the third Thursday of November. In 2026, that is Thursday 19 November.
Should I book my chauffeur in advance?
Yes, demand is very high on Beaujolais Nouveau night and the following weekend. Book as soon as your evening is planned.
Can you transport a group?
Yes, up to 8 people in a van, and several vehicles for larger groups, with a single booking.
Can the chauffeur wait during the evening?
Yes, book him by the hour: he waits and drives you back whenever you want, or returns at the agreed time.
Do you go to the Sarmentelles in Beaujeu?
Yes, we provide transfers between Lyon and Beaujeu, and to the villages and estates of the Beaujolais.
Is the price fixed in advance?
Yes, the price is agreed before departure, with no meter, even late at night.
