Discover our selection of 5 unmissable outings to enjoy in August around Lyon. This article invites you to explore the region's treasures through a gourmet festival, open-air shows, and visits to make the most of August.
1. Gourmet break at Les Echarmeaux
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At the Col des Écharmeaux, for one festive weekend, some forty local exhibitors celebrate the Beaujolais region: honey, cheeses, wines, chocolates, and handcrafted creations. Guided foraging walks, plant-based ink workshops, large wooden games, a rock concert, and a spit-roasted pig fill these two days outdoors. A friendly and generous celebration for the whole family!
📅 Dates: Saturday, August 1, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 14 p.m. and Sunday, August 22, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 18 p.m.
📍Location: Col des Écharmeaux, 69870 Poule-les-Écharmeaux
💶 Price: Free entry, most activities are free
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2. Lake Tuesdays
At Lac des Sapins in Cublize, two free and festive evenings for all ages. Three themes will follow one another: a theatre and clown show, an acrobatic BMX or hip-hop performance, and a pop-rock or family concert to close the evening. A varied program, outdoors, with your feet in the grass by the lake. Music, laughter, and good cheer guaranteed!
📅 Date: Tuesdays, August 4th and 11th, 2026 at 20pm
📍 Location: Lac des Sapins – Dike Entrance, 69550 Cublize
💶 Price: free
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3. Unusual Vienna: Secret Cellars and Courtyards
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Have you ever wondered what lies behind the unassuming facades of Vienna's historic center? This guided tour opens doors usually closed to reveal forgotten passageways, medieval and Renaissance courtyards, hidden staircases, and ancient cellars. A deep dive into the city's unique architecture and its transformation through the centuries. Surprising and captivating!
📅 Date: Every Friday in August 2026 (August 7, 14, 21 and 28) from 17pm to 19pm
📍 Location: Vienne Condrieu Tourism, Cours Brillier, 38200 Vienne
💶 Price: Adult €12, Child (4-16 years) €7,50, Adult duo €20
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4. Sound & Light Show 2026 – The Celestial She-Wolf
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For its 42nd edition, the Saint-Martin-en-Haut Sound & Light Show transports audiences to 20s Paris, to the Louve Céleste cabaret. The story of Suzanne and Lucien, united by an unexpected friendship to save a forgotten cabaret, comes to life under the stars thanks to more than 400 volunteers. Theater, dance, music, and a spectacular pyrotechnic finale at the medieval site of Rochefort.
📅 Date: From Monday 10th to Friday 14th August 2026, from 8:30pm to midnight. Performance times from 9:30pm to midnight.
📍 Location: Medieval site of Rochefort, 69850 Saint-Martin-en-Haut
💶 Price: Adults €13-17, Children (6-12 years) €6, Free for children under 6
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5. Vineyard visit during the grape harvest
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Choose to immerse yourself in the world of winemaking for a morning or afternoon at Domaine Aufranc in Fleurie. Join the winemaker in the grape harvest, discover the winemaking process from vine to cellar, and then enjoy a guided tasting of several vintages accompanied by a traditional Beaujolais snack. An authentic and convivial experience to discover the harvest from the inside, in the heart of Beaujolais.
📅 Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 10am to 12pm or from 16pm to 18pm.
📍 Location: Domaine Aufranc, 196 Route de la Frédière, 69820 Fleurie
💶 Price: €30 per adult
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