Discover unknown Burgundy during walking tour from Dijon to Meursault. Discover what’s called the “Climates” in Burgundy – Candidate for World Heritage of Humanity UNESCO. The extraordinarily beautiful man-made landscape of small, stone walled plots of vines, testimony to generations of small-scale wine-makers.
Day 1
Arrival in Dijon and check-in the hotel.
Day 2 Dijon – Gevrey Chambertin ~17km
Continue exploring DIJON in the morning (plenty to choose among – the Archeological Museum, the Sacred Art Museum in Sainte Anne‘s Chapel, and an excellent museum that chronicles the life, costumes and cottage industries of Burgundy). At the end of the morning you can depart for a walk in the direction of Marsannay-la-Côte, or take a local transportation to Marsannay to avoid walking through Dijon’s agglomeration. From Marsannay, a city reputed for its rosé wines (unique in the Burgundian region), you will walk towards Fixey, where a 10th century church stands, the oldest in the region. Pass Fixin and Noisot Park (the reward to a captain for his loyalty to Napoleon), and continue through Brochon to reach Gevrey-Chambertin, a wine town still guarded by an ancient fortified castle. Lodging and breakfast in a 3-star hotel.
Day 3 Gevrey Chambertin – Nuit Saint-Georges ~11km
Cross through the Grand Cru vineyards towards Morey Saint Denis. Pass by the village of Chambolle Musigny, at the beginning of a narrow valley, and head to one of the more famous sites of Burgundy, the majestic Château de Clos Vougeot. A visit to the château reveals a 12th century wine cellar and gigantic wine press. Overnight stay in charming 3* hotel facing the vineyards.
Day 4 Nuit Saint-Georges – Beaune ~17km
Your path continues across the Echezeaux and Grand Echezeaux vineyards and then brings you to hallowed ground and the heart of some of the world’s greatest vineyards: La Romanée, Romanée-Conti, Richebourg, la Tâche. After Nuits Saint Georges walk takes you uphill, past vineyard-covered slopes, to the Hautes-Cotes de Nuits. The landscape is delightful, with beautiful views across the valley. Pass through the village of Villers-la-Faye, with its 11th century church sitting upon Mont Saint Victor, and then Magny-les-Villers. Descending into the Côtes de Beaune, come upon Pernant-Vergelesses and one of the most picturesque little villages in the area, Aloxe-Corton, famous for white wines like Corton-Charlemagne, one of the best in Burgundy. Continue to Chorey, and then Beaune, a magical Burgundian city of medieval charm, famous for its hospices and ramparts. Lodging and breakfast in a 3-star hotel.
Day 5 Beaune – Meursault (15km)
Leave Beaune by way of La Bouzaise park and walk through the first Premiers Crus vineyards, heading to Pommard. This well-known village is huddled tightly around a church that is most remarkable for its square bell-tower. The wines of the village, celebrated around the globe, are of outstanding quality, deeply-coloured, firm and honest. Pass through Volnay and Monthélie, with its Romanesque church built in the 12th century, and Auxey-Duresses, a small village in a picturesque valley. Each of these villages produces its own distinct red and white wines, uniquely elegant and refined. After passing over the last vineyard-covered hill, you will fall upon Meursault, a beautiful village reputed for its white wines. Dinner, lodging and breakfast in a 2-star hotel.
Day 6 Departure
Departure Dates:
Daily from beginning of May to end of October but we recommend that you avoid (if you can) high summer. Reserve early to obtain the best rooms.
Possibility to include some vineyard visits and tastings.
How to get in Dijon?
Getting to Dijon by train: Dijon Métropole is the destination of many daily TGV links and makes Paris 1h30, Lille 3h or Zurich 2h30 range!
Coming to Dijon by car: 3 hours from Paris (via the A6), less than 5 hours from Lille and Belgium (A26), less than 3 hours from Metz and Luxembourg (A31) and Switzerland (A40 / A39).
Arrive in Dijon during the day time to make the most of your time in the beautiful city. Let us know you arrival plans so we can organize check-in times at the hotel.
How to leave Meursault?
By car: Go in direction of Beaune. Beaune is well served by the highways A6, A31 (towards Dijon, then Lille or Nancy) and A38 (towards Besançon, Basel).
By train-TGV: Possibility of take a train at Meursault or at Beaune train station
Single supplement: 400€
Half-Board supplement: 220€
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