Dijon Trip Overview
Discover the wine-making small villages and vineyards from Côte de Nuits to the north of Côte de Beaune.
Stop off on the Corton hillside, in the middle of the rows of grapes, a unique location in Burgundy for red and white Grands Crus.
Prestige tasting at a wine cellar: elegant Pinot Noirs and unoaked white wines.
Head to Burgundy’s « Champs-Elysées » along the Côte de Nuits Grands Crus Wine Road via the small paths in the middle of the vineyards: Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny… Stop off at Romanée Conti and Clos de Vougeot.
Intimate tasting in a traditional cellar, in a Pinot Noir lover’s paradise. Visit a boutique winery and discover the greatest examples of this grape variety in relation to the Terroir (soils). Meet the winemaker. Discover the 18th century Burgundy canal, picture postcard landscapes along the waterfront.Drive through Alésia, the famous battleground where Julius Cesar beat Vercingétorix’s gaulois army in the year 52BC.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Dijon, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France
Discover the wine-making small villages and vineyards from Côte de Nuits to the north of Côte de Beaune.
Stop off on the Corton hillside, in the middle of the rows of grapes, a unique location in Burgundy for red and white Grands Crus.
Prestige tasting at a wine cellar: elegant Pinot Noirs and unoaked white wines.
Head to Burgundy’s « Champs-Elysées » along the Côte de Nuits Grands Crus Wine Road via the small paths in the middle of the vineyards: Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny… Stop off at Romanée Conti and Clos de Vougeot.
Intimate tasting in a traditional cellar, in a Pinot Noir lover’s paradise. Visit a boutique winery and discover the greatest examples of this grape variety in relation to the Terroir (soils). Meet the winemaker. Discover the 18th century Burgundy canal, picture postcard landscapes along the waterfront.Drive through Alésia, the famous battleground where Julius Cesar beat Vercingétorix’s gaulois army in the year 52BC.
Itinerary
Day 1: The Burgundy wine must do’s
Pass By: Gevrey-Chambertin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Cote d’Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Head to Burgundy’s « Champs-Elysées » along the Côte de Nuits Grands Crus Wine Road via the small paths in the middle of the vineyards: Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny… Stop off at Romanée Conti and Clos de Vougeot.
Pass By: Aloxe-Corton, Aloxe-Corton, Beaune, Cote d’Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Stop off on the Corton hillside, in the middle of the rows of grapes, a unique location in Burgundy for red and white Grands Crus.
Pass By: Nuits-Saint-Georges, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Cote d’Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Head to Burgundy’s « Champs-Elysées » along the Côte de Nuits Grands Crus Wine Road via the small paths in the middle of the vineyards: Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny… Stop off at Romanée Conti and Clos de Vougeot.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Country roads and medieval heritage
Pass By: Semur-en-Auxois, Semur-en-Auxois, Cote d’Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Visit Semur-en-Auxois, a medieval village that has been preserved throughout the ages. Enjoy its picturesque boutiques, cafés and terraces.
Pass By: Auxerre, Auxerre, Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Journey through the rolling Auxois countryside, along the quaint country roads.
Discover the 18th century Burgundy canal, picture postcard landscapes along the waterfront.
Pass By: Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, Cote d’Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Option 1: Walk through Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, listed as one of “the most beautiful villages in France”. This is where the film “Chocolat” was made.
Pass By: Vezelay, Vezelay, Yonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte
Stroll through the pretty village of Vézelay and enjoy a spectacular view over the valley.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
