Wander the streets of Beaune and marvel at the multi coloured roofs of the
15th Century Hospices de Beaune. Overnight at the perfectly located Hotel Le
Central and take your pick from the plethora of local restaurants
nearby. *(Staying at Hotel Le Central)*

Continue to explore Beaune and it's architecture, Gothic chapels and
renaissance mansions.* (Staying at Hotel Le Central)*

You'll begin by crossing over the northern tip of the limestone escarpment of
the Cote-d'Or to gain wonderful views across the plain as you descend to the
village of Chenove. From here turn south and wind your way along the Chemin
des Grand Crus, passing the vineyards of Couchey and Fixin and continuing
along to the famous wine village of Gevrey-Chambertin.* (*Staying at
Rotisserie du Chambertin*)*

Options today include taking the train to Dijon or Beaune. In Dijon stroll
the history-filled streets and alleyways with 12th-15th century timbered
houses to see the Church of Notre Dame, cathedral and the grand Palace of the
Dukes of Burgundy. *(*Staying at *Rotisserie du Chambertin)*

Leave the vines behind today and head up into the woods where you'll follow
an old disused railway track. Wind through shady, protected woodland before
emerging back into the sun-soaked vines behind tranquil Morey-St-Denis, a
good place to enjoy a coffee break. Continue on through the sleepy village of
Chambolle-Musigny to Vougeot and visit the historic Chateau du Clos de
Vougeot which produces one of the world's most celebrated Grand Cru wines.
*(Staying at Le Richebourg)*

There are two options for your 'rest day'. You could walk up through the
woods to a secluded chateau in the hills, behind the vineyards of
Vosne-Romanee - here you have the opportunity to learn about truffle hunting
in the chateau grounds with Thierry, his son Yann and their specially trained
dog Elfe (Thursday to Monday only). Alternatively take a stroll through the
vines to the world-famous medieval town of Nuits-St-Georges. Explore the town
and enjoy lunch here, then maybe a spot of wine tasting in one of the many
local caves.* (Staying at Le Richebourg)*

A 25-minute transfer takes you to Pernand-Vergelesses to follow vineyard
tracks past the Hill of Corton, once owned by Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne.
Then it's on to medieval Savigny-les-Beaune for a morning coffee next to the
impressive chateau, which houses a collection of vintage cars, motorbikes and
planes. Walking up through woodland, you emerge above Beaune with spectacular
views over the town and its surrounds. Descending into the vineyards you can
visit the Parc de la Bouzaise or Beaune.* (Staying at Hotel Le Central)*

Optional shorter walk: 5.5hrs, distance 16km/10mi

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