Burgundy Walking: From Dijon to Meursault
Burgundy Walking: From Dijon to Meursault
Burgundy Walking: From Dijon to Meursault
8 Days Starting in Dijon and ending in Meursault
Visiting: Dijon, Marsannay-la-Côte, Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Beaune, Meursault
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W07BN
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Leisurely
Age range:
12 to 99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Follow The Route des Grands Crus (Wine Route) passes through the most prestigious part of Burgundy's vineyards, between Dijon and Beaune then on to Meursault. Throughout these gentle hills, the vineyards run in tight rows between each town, just a few miles from each other. Explore typical vineyard architecture of beautiful limestone houses with tiled roofs. Often organised between courtyards and gardens, these winegrowers' houses almost all have old cellars, the centrepiece of the house that the owner will allow wine lovers to discover. Visit the traditional villages, often opulent with occasional wine merchants' houses built in the 18th or 19th century. Gathered around their Gothic church, sometimes Romanesque, with their fountains and wash houses, these villages are places emblematic of life in the Burgundy vineyards.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Dijon
Location: Dijon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL DES DUCS
An emblematic city of gastronomy and lifestyle, Dijon is also the gateway to
some of the most prestigious vineyards in France. Stroll in the narrow
streets of the old city and feel free to follow the smell of mustard and
gingerbread and stop for a tasting. Dijon is called 'The town of 100 bells',
because of its beautifully preserved architectural heritage, dating back to
the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
Day 2 : Dijon To Gevrey Chambertin Via Marsannay
Location: Marsannay-la-Côte, Gevrey-Chambertin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTELS ARTS ET TERROIRS
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to Marsannay, a city reputed for its rose wines (unique in the
Burgundian region). This village opens the Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne
and offers a landscape of soft curves, where vineyards run in close rows from
villages to villages. This is a land where the plots surrounded by old dry
stone walls are called clos (enclosures), and where beautiful castles like to
leapfrog up the hills. With its double vaulted cellars, Marsannay's cellar is
a good place to start on the route. Continue towards Fixey and
Gevrey-Chambertin. Known worldwide, the small town didn't let fame change
it-it's still peacefully wrapped around its Romanesque church and medieval
castle. To get a look at the town's panorama, you have to take the high path,
just behind the vineyards. It is worth a look!
Day 3 : Gevrey Chambertin To Nuits St Georges
Location: Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: HOSTELLERIE LA GENTILHOMMIERE
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Cross through the Grand Cru vineyards and pass by the village of Chambolle
Musigny before continuing to one of the most famous sites of Burgundy, the
majestic Château de Clos Vougeot.
Your path continues across the vineyards of Echezeaux and Romanée-Conti.You
could almost miss this vineyard (and what a shame if you did)! A simple sign
in the shape of a crucifix by the side of the road indicates one of the most
treasured grape plots in the world, that of the domain Romanee-Conti. It is
there, on 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres), that the most expensive and most famous
red wines on the planet are born. The secret of this nectar with aromas of
rosehips and rose petals? Its climate, its land which enjoys perfect exposure
and the work of the winemakers that has improved the wine over the centuries.
Continue your way until you arrive at Nuit St Georges. The small town that
gives its name to the famous Côte de Nuits is the cradle of some of the
world’s greatest red wines. Nuits-Saint-Georges also welcomes the
Cassissium, a place dedicated to cassis, the black gold of Burgundy.
Day 4 : Nuits St Georges To Beaune
Location: Nuits-Saint-Georges, Beaune
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: HOSTELLERIE DE LA BRETONNIERE
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's walk leads you to the Hautes Cotes de Nuits. Pass through charming
villages and descend into the Cotes de Beaune and Aloxe Corton. At the foot
of the 'illuminated' mountain of Corton, Aloxe-Corton, a village with three
chateaux, produces two grands crus. Corton red is the Emperor of the red
grands crus of the Cote de Beaune, while the second, Corton Charlemagne
white, is the Emperor's wine, 'Carolus Magnus' having owned a vineyard here
in the 8th century.
Day 5 : At Beaune
Location: Beaune
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: HOSTELLERIE DE LA BRETONNIERE
Meals Included: Breakfast
A magical Burgundian city of medieval charm, famous for its hospices and
ramparts. Enjoy a visit at the 'Hotel Dieu' this flamboyant Gothic 15th
century former hospital, crowned with polychrome slates, is known worldwide
for its 60 hectare (150 acre) vineyard. The wines of Cotes de Nuit,
Pouilly-Fuisse and Cotes de Beaune are sold at auction.
Day 6 : Beaune To Meursault
Location: Beaune, Meursault
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: HOSTELLERIE DE LA BRETONNIERE
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Walk through the first Premiers Crus vineyards, heading to Pommard. When one
thinks of red wine, Pommard is a name that first comes to the lips, a name
evocative of a village and an iconic vineyard of Burgundy where Pinot Noir
reigns supreme. A pleasure for the eyes as well as the tongue, Pommard is
home to an 18th century castle built in front of the vineyards, boasting
magnificent French-style gardens, vaulted cellars and an astonishing art
gallery with exceptional cuvees and works by Dali, Picasso and Miro.
Then continue in the direction of Meursault. The unjustly charming capital of
the great white wines of Burgundy, with a vineyard mostly planted with
chardonnay grapes, lying in the middle of the hills of a gentle slope. With
its vineyard castles, its cozy houses, its great restaurants lorded over by
spire of its gothic church, Meursault embodies 'la douce France' (sweet or
gentle France).
Day 7 : At Meursault
Location: Meursault
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: HOTEL LE CHEVREUIL
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Make your way across the vineyards, to pass through hamlets, forest and reach
Chateau of La Rochepot. This 12th-century feudal castle of
neo-Gothic-Burgundian style is covered with glazed burgundy tiles and is
jewel in the green scenery.
Then wind through the Grands Crus of Chassagne-Montrachet and
Puligny-Montrachet. Here is a vineyard that does not deserve to be judged by
its cover-it's set up on a rocky hill of a bald mountain that turns out to be
a terroir of excellence in the heart of the Cote de Beaune. In this ocean of
vineyards, two villages, accomplices and rivals at the same time, share the
honor of producing the world's grandest dry white wine.
Day 8 : Leave Meursault
Location: Meursault
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart Meursault after breakfast.
What's Included
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7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of 3 hotels
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Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
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All breakfast and 4 evening meals
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Luggage transfers between hotelsÂ
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Walking transfers
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Route directions and mapsÂ
What's Not Included
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Single accommodation (available on request, compulsory supplement)
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Visas and vaccinationsÂ
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Travel insurance
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Transfers for Land only (available on request at additional cost)
Food
All breakfasts and 4 evening meals are included. Burgundy is in short a gold mine for those who have a passion for both fine food and fine wine. Burgundy is first and foremost a land of excellent wines and so naturally they are omnipresent in the local cuisine. From the traditional beef bourguignon, a wine-based dish bien sûr, to dishes that are "en meurette," meaning cooked with lardons and red wine. Such dishes include œufs au vin (eggs), coq au vin, as well as charcuterie and jambon persillé (parsleyed ham). All regional dishes are either prepared and/or enjoyed with wine made by one of the marvelous winemakers of Burgundy.
Accommodation
HOTEL DES DUCS, DIJONThis hotel is located in historic centre of Dijon, listed as a World Heritage site by Unesco, 50 m from The Palace of the Dukes. It offers a bar and free Wi-Fi. Hotel Des Ducs serves a buffet breakfast each morning and guests can relax with a drink on the terrace. Rooms at Hotel Des Ducs are equipped with a telephone, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with bath or shower. The rooms are accessible by lift and some are air-conditioned. Hotel Des Ducs is less than 50 m from the Museum of Fine Arts, the city's opera house and the city's shopping area.Extra nights: Please contact us for details. HOTELS ARTS ET TERROIRS, GEVREY CHAMBERTINThe hotel features elegantly styled rooms with beautiful old pewter and copper furniture. They are equipped with modern en suite facilities and free Wi-Fi internet access. Take time to relax in the spacious drawing room with its classy interior and warm and intimate wine bar. HOSTELLERIE LA GENTILHOMMIERE, NUITS ST GEORGES this typical Burgundy hotel is housed in a 16th-century hunting lodge. La Gentilhomière offers comfortable rooms and suites with personalised decor and modern amenities including free Wi-Fi internet access, complimentary cakes and pastries, and a coffee machine. When the weather is fine you can enjoy access to the large outdoor swimming pool and open-air tennis courts. There is also a beautiful 13-hectare park crossed by the River Meuzin. HOSTELLERIE DE LA BRETONNIERE, BEAUNEIn Beaune, the Hostellerie de Bretonnière is a former coaching inn dating back to the 18th century. With its old stones and its flower-filled courtyard, this traditional building offers all the comfort, and is only 5 minutes walking distance from the historical centre of Beaune. Seat on the terrace and enjoy the calm of the inner courtyard.Extra nights: Please contact us for details. HOTEL LE CHEVREUIL, MEURSAULTThis family run hotel offers en-suite guestrooms with LCD TVs and free Wi-Fi. The Chevreuil restaurant serves regional specialties, which can also be enjoyed on the hotel’s large terrace in summer.Extra nights: Please contact us for details.
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Transfers for Land only (available on request at additional cost)
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Minimum 12 years age people can go on this tour.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific health risks.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No visa required for British passport holders.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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