Burgundy's Short and Sweet Walking Tour

Arrival in Dijon the capital of the Ducs of Burgundy

Easy access only 1h30 by high-speed train from Paris. Walk through the cobbled streets of the historic center, visit the Ducal Palace, the Museum of Fine Art and the Eglise Notre-Dame featuring a Black Madonna statue. Night: Dijon

Golden Coast to Chateau Clos Vougeot

After breakfast a short 30 mins transfer to Gevrey-Chambertin where you will start your walk through the heart of the Burgundy vineyards on quiet farming tracks and paths, you visit the charming towns of Chambolle-Musigny and Morey St. Denis before arriving at the prestigious 16th century Chateau Clos de Vougeot, you can visit the Chateau and also book a wine tasting-lunch available from Tuesday to Sunday. Your next stop is Vosne Romanée producing the region's most celebrated wines, all made entirely from the Pinot noir grape.

Walk: Gevrey Chambertin > Chateau Clos Vougeot > Nuits Saint Georges | 4h | 13 km - 8 miles | Elevation : +240/- 280m

Countryside trails to Beaune

After hearty breakfast board your taxi for a 15mins transfer to Fussey to start your hike to Beaune. You are quickly in the countryside walking through oak forests on peaceful paths leading to an authentic wine growing village: Savigny-les-Beaune, a rarity in the Côte de Beaune, as this village produces Crémant de Bourgogne a festive wine. From the church of Saint-Cassien and its splendid listed Romanesque bell tower, to the formal garden of the Chandon de Briailles Manor House, the village has some wonderful discoveries in store for you, then continue to Beaune the capital of Burgundy’s wine industry.

Walk: Fussey > Beaune | 4h | 13 km - 8 miles | Elevation : +135/-390m

Premier Cru Wines

Just steps from the centre of Beaune, above the plains of the Saône, and heading up the slope, are the Clos de Beaune Premier Cru wines. You will stroll through the parcels of vines, separated by ancient stone walls and sprinkled with “cabiottes” (winemakers cabins), before reaching the village of Pommard. The wines are a deep red in colour, with the flavours of ripe berries, which you can taste at Domaine Le Jeune. Next is the town of Volnay, on the slopes of the hills, offering fine reds. Through boxwood and pine forests at the top of the slopes you reach the village of Mothélie, its Romanesque church, chateau, old homes, and great cellars before arriving before arriving in Meursault. You can visit the renowned Château de Meursault, a delight for the eyes and the taste buds 14th and 16th century cellars guarding prestigious bottles of wine.

Walk: Beaune > Pommard > Volnay > Meursault | 4h | 13 km - 8 miles | Elevation : +355/-320m

Transfer to Beaune, end of tour

After breakfast you are transferred back to Beaune (20 mins) from where you can easily catch a train to Paris for your onward travel. Or book a private transfer to another place, please ask for supplement.