Gastronomic Burgundy Cycling
Gastronomic Burgundy Cycling
Gastronomic Burgundy Cycling
7 Days Starting in France and ending in Burgundy
Visiting: France
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C06BY
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
12 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Cycle along quiet lanes, vineyard tracks, tranquil waterside paths and smooth greenways, enjoying views of majestic vine-clad hills, fields of shimmering wheat and waterways where grey herons stalk fish. Each day discover opportunities to sample fine wines and visit esteemed producers before stopping for lunch in unspoilt villages set against a backdrop of swaying vines and ancient oak forest.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Beaune
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)*
Day 2 : Beaune To Gevrey-Chambertin 42Km/26.5Mi Or 45Km/28.5Mi
Meals Included: breakfast, dinner
This morning, perhaps pay a visit to the lovely 18th century chateau at
Pommard before continuing past pretty Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny. You
might like to take a short detour to visit Savigny-les- Beaune too, with its
collection of vintage cars, motorbikes and planes, or to spend some time in
the Parc de la Bouzaise in Beaune before lunch in the world-famous
Nuits-Saint-Georges. In the afternoon your route leads you on to the 16th
century Chateau du Clos de Vougeot before the final stretch through
Vosne-Romanee (home of the world's most expensive wine), Chambolle-Musigny
and Morey-Saint-Denis to your hotel, a lovingly restored former winery in
Gevrey-Chambertin. *(*Staying at Rotisserie du Chambertin*)*
Day 3 : At Gevrey-Chambertin
Meals Included: breakfast, dinner
Today, visit the ancient city of Dijon, just 8 minutes away by rail. Here see
the Church of Notre Dame, the 12th century-15th century timbered houses, the
cathedral with its 1,000-year-old crypt, and the Palace of the Dukes of
Burgundy along with a host of museums and other sights. *(*Staying at
Rotisserie du Chambertin*)*
Day 4 : Gevrey-Chambertin To Sainte-Sabine 50Km/31.5Mi Or 54Km/34Mi
Meals Included: breakfast, dinner
Leave the vines behind and cycle up through the Combe Lavaux - Jean Roland
nature reserve to appreciate stunning views across meadows to the Ouche River
valley. Then it's freewheeling all the way along quiet country lanes, past
fields of wheat and rapeseed to Fleurey- Ouche and the famous Canal de
Bourgogne. Here you'll experience gentle pedalling along towpaths and
greenways between the canal and the peaceful River Ouche. Lunch can be
enjoyed with a picnic by the water's edge in any number of sleepy riverside
villages, at a cafe-restaurant in a former lockkeeper's cottage, or even
before or after a visit to the Chateau de Barbirey with its superb gardens.
The ride ends at the 18th century Chateau Sainte-Sabine, where you can stroll
in the gardens then sit on the terrace savouring an aperitif before dinner.
*(Staying at Chateau Sainte Sabine)*
Day 5 : At Sainte-Sabine
Meals Included: breakfast, dinner
Today's route is a lovely circular ride taking in two famous Burgundy
chateaux. The first is the Chateau de Chateauneuf in the incredible medieval
village of Chateauneuf-en-Auxois. Clearly visible from the hotel in
Sainte-Sabine, Chateauneuf-en-Auxois is perched high on the hilltop with its
15th century fortress and 12th century keep. Then, cycling down country
lanes, you come to the village of Commarin with its magnificent moated
chateau, a site of importance since the early 13th century. *(Staying at
Chateau Sainte Sabine)*
Day 6 : Sainte-Sabine To Beaune
Meals Included: breakfast
Pass countryside and quiet farming villages to the ancient town of
Bligny-sur-Ouche with its 12th century church, 15th century tower and twelve
water mills. After crossing the River Ouche, a short climb leads you to
Montceau-et-Echarnant, next to which lies the tiny Templar church of Saint
John the Baptist, where the ground is paved with the gravestones of Templar
Knights. From here it's downhill through meadows and woodland to the village
of Nantoux, and then back out into the vines. The adventurous can take one
last climb to enjoy spectacular views from the Hautes-Cotes de Beaune but
both roads lead back to delightful Pommard where final wine tastings can be
had at the chateau before heading back to the hotel in Beaune. *(Staying in
Hotel Le Central)*
Day 7 : Leave Beaune
Meals Included: breakfast
Leave Beaune
What's Included
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Luggage transfers between hotels
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All accommodation
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 4 dinners.
What's Not Included
Food
France is a country renowned for its food and wine and this trip should give you the full flavour of Burgundy. Suggestions of what to do for lunch are in the cycling notes. Self-guided cycling lends itself perfectly to picnics, it is always a good option to pick up some local produce and then pick a spot along your route to stop and eat it. For dinner you will be spoilt for choice; Burgundians are passionate about both their food and wine. Boeuf Bourguignon (a stew with beef in red wine), Escargots à la Bourgogne (snails) and Coq au Vin (chicken braised with wine) are arguably the most famous exports but the prime local ingredients are expertly showcased in countless mouthwatering dishes. Common main ingredients are pigeon, quail, boar, venison and freshwater fish. You will find many small, independent suppliers offering local pates, cheese, sausages and mustard, synonymous with Dijon. Food markets are a delight to visit - support for individual artisan food producers is something the region excels in.
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Exodus has been trading since 1974
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