Yes, you can celebrate a birthday at the Petit Musée du Vin in Lyon. It works simply: you book the visit online for your whole group on the same time slot, explore the vaulted cellars at 3 rue Passet, then taste 8 wines together. As an option, the Mixed platter (cured meats, cheese, bread) is there to share, and a birthday cake can be arranged on request.
The key points at a glance:
- Group size: up to 12 people on the same time slot when booking online.
- Visit price: €32 per person, €25 reduced rate with proof of eligibility.
- Mixed platter: €12 per person, from 6 participants, to be added no later than the day before.
- Cake: on request, by email to the team, in advance.
Why celebrate a birthday in a wine museum?
A good birthday is one where everyone takes part, not just a meal where people sit facing each other. At the museum, the group moves together through four spaces: the history of wine, terroirs, winemaking and the trades of the vine, before coming together for the tasting. You compare what you smell, you get it wrong, you laugh, and conversation starts on its own, even between guests who have never met.
The visit lasts about an hour. The tasting is accompanied: a member of the team stays with you from start to finish, answers questions, and 3 of the 8 wines, chosen by the museum, are talked through with you. No prior knowledge is needed.
How many people for a birthday at the museum?
Online booking takes up to 12 people at once on the same time slot. That is the right size for a birthday among close friends and family: enough for a lively atmosphere, few enough for everyone to make the most of the tour and the tasting.
More of you, or a special request? Email info@lepetitmuseeduvin.com before booking and the team will tell you what is possible.
The Mixed platter: cured meats, cheese and bread to share
From 6 participants, when you book the visit online, you can add the Mixed platter: cured meats, cheese and bread to share.
- Price: €12 per person.
- For the whole group: the quantity matches the number of participants.
- Deadline: order no later than the day before the visit.
- Allergies and diets: a field in the booking lets you mention them.
What about a birthday cake?
A birthday cake can be arranged. It cannot be ordered online: ask the team in advance by email at info@lepetitmuseeduvin.com, with the date and time of your visit and the number of participants. The team will get back to you on what it can arrange.
How much does a birthday at the Petit Musée du Vin cost?
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Visit and tasting, full price | €32 per person |
| Visit and tasting, reduced rate (with proof) | €25 per person |
| Mixed platter (from 6 participants) | €12 per person |
| Birthday cake | on request, by email |
Example: for 8 participants at full price with the Mixed platter, allow €352 in total. Who qualifies for the reduced rate is explained on the practical information page.
Good to know before booking
- Access: The cellars are reached by a spiral staircase only: the museum is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility or wheelchair users. Keep this in mind if a guest finds stairs difficult.
- Children: welcome with an adult, with grape juice instead of wine. No alcohol is served to minors.
- Opening times and getting there: days, metro and tram are on the practical information page.
Would you rather give the experience?
If the birthday person would rather pick their own date, a gift voucher makes a lovely present too. For more ideas with a crowd, see our group outing ideas in Lyon, or, for two, our romantic date ideas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you celebrate a birthday at the Petit Musée du Vin?
Yes. You book the visit online for your whole group on the same time slot: a walk through the vaulted cellars, then a tasting of 8 wines. From 6 participants you can add the Mixed platter, and a birthday cake can be arranged on request by email.
How many people can come?
Online booking takes up to 12 people at once on the same time slot. For a larger group or a special request, email info@lepetitmuseeduvin.com.
How much does a birthday at the museum cost?
The visit is €32 per person at full price (€25 reduced rate, with proof of eligibility). The Mixed platter adds €12 per person. Example: 8 participants at full price with the Mixed platter come to €352 in total.
Can we order a birthday cake?
The cake cannot be ordered online. Ask the team in advance by email at info@lepetitmuseeduvin.com, giving the date and time of your visit.
How late can we add the Mixed platter?
It is added when you book the visit online, no later than the day before, for the whole group (one portion per participant) and from 6 participants. A field lets you mention allergies and dietary requirements.