Beaujolais UNESCO Global Geopark Guides

Anne FIMBEL – Amis Guides en Terre Beaujolaise

Area covered: Haute Vallée d'Azergues, around the Col des Echarmeaux
Background: A passionate volunteer guide, committed to promoting local heritage
Anne leads guided walks in the Monts du Beaujolais, between nature and culture, from Poule-les-Echarmeaux to Mussy-sous-Dun. An active member of Les Amis Guides en Terre Beaujolaise, she also guides visitors through the vineyards, villages and history of the region.A particular favourite is the beech forest at Roche d'Ajoux, with its rocky chaos and spectacular views from the digital orientation table.
Contact: fimbelbampj,wanadoo,fr

• Visite guidée public scolaire - Anne Fimbel

Anaïs FOURNIER - Tegmina

Area covered: Vallée d'Azergues to Ranchal
Background: Guide and lecturer, with a degree in History and Tourism
Anaïs will take you on a tour of hilltop villages such as Ternand, combining geology, history and remarkable landscapes. She also offers themed walks in Ranchal, following in the footsteps of its forestry and military past, with the option of a local wine tasting. A wine tour at Châtillon will soon be added to the range.
Favourite: the medieval paintings in the church at Ternand and the panoramic view from the Roche d'Ajoux.
Contact: anais,tegmina,fr

• Visites guidées tout public - Anaïs Fournier
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Frédéric GAUDRY - Géo-Logique

Area covered: Vallée de la Brévenne, Azergues, Pierres Dorées, Romanèche-Thorins
Background: Geologist, qualified science and technology teacher, trainer
Frédéric offers geological walks and cycle rides, with a wealth of knowledge and stories to tell. He explains the formation of landscapes, biodiversity, the exploitation of resources and the specific mineralogical features of the region. Each outing is designed as a lecture in the field, accessible to all.
Favourite: the Chessy-les-Mines mining site, a veritable geological and historical treasure trove for the Geopark.
Contact: gaudryfred,yahoo,fr

• Visites guidées tout public - Frédéric Gaudry
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Perrine GUYOT - Petra Gaïa

Area covered: Beaujolais des Crus, Avenas, Pierres Dorées
Background: Art historian, national guide and lecturer, trained by the Geopark
Perrine offers immersive experiences: sunrise breakfasts on Mont Brouilly, storytelling tours, tastings, treasure hunts... Each walk brings together the region's heritage, landscapes and female figures. A sensitive, lively approach that's accessible to all.
Favourite: the 12th-century altar at Avenas, a reminder of the link with Cluny Abbey.
Contact: perrine,petragaia,fr | petragaia.fr

• Visites guidées public scolaire - Perrine Guyot

Aurélien LAPALUS - Semita Tours

Area: Beaujolais des Crus et Pierres Dorées (Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin)
Backgroung: Graduate in sports tourism, BPJEPS Physical Activity for All, DU Terroir et Dégustation
Aurélien offers guided tours on electrically-assisted bicycles to discover the Beaujolais in a different way. These tours, which are accessible to all, explore the links between geology, landscapes, vineyard work, heritage and local history... all through the prism of wine.
A particular favourite is Mont Brouilly, with its spectacular viewpoint and emblematic geosite offering an insight into the geological formation of the Beaujolais region.
Contact: contact,semita-tours,fr | semita-tours.fr

Guillaume MATHEVON - Guiguiguide

Area: L'Arbresle, south of the Geopark (Vallée d'Azergues)
Background: Qualified mountain leader
Guillaume guides you along the trails of the Beaujolais to discover the landscape in a different way. Along the way, he'll introduce you to geology, edible plant recognition and nature observation, for a sensory exploration that connects you to the environment.
Favourite: the Monts du Beaujolais and the poetic legend of the "Dame des Monts", a blend of nature and imagination.
Contact: guillaume.mathevon,gmail,com

• Visite guidée tout public - Guillaume Mathevon

Sophie RABUEL - Petra Gaïa

Area covered: Nord Beaujolais, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Burgundy
Background: National guide and lecturer, trained in geology and hiking
Sophie offers guided tours of the Geopark's major sites, themed walks, storytelling tours and family treasure hunts. She loves creating links between wine heritage, female figures and sensory discovery of the area.
Favourite: the spectacular view from the Terrasse de Chiroubles.
Contact: guide.sophie,gmail,com

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Josiane RIVIER - Diszy

Area covered: Pierres Dorées, Pays de L'Arbresle, southern Beaujolais Vert
Background: BTS in Tourism, Geopark guide training, specialist in storytelling tours
Josiane designs and leads guided, storytelling and dramatised tours, educational workshops and fun activities for local people, schoolchildren and visitors. She puts the emphasis on sharing her knowledge, creating a friendly atmosphere and showcasing the local area in a sensitive way.
Favourite: the village of Charnay, with its charm, legends and golden stones.
Contact: josiane,diszy,fr | diszy.fr

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