Burgundy by Rail

What's Included

INCLUDED

• Return Eurostar and TGV from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Dijon via Paris including transfer in Paris
• Six nights' acommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the Ibis Dijon Hotel based on shared occupancy of a twin room
• Transfers and full touring itinerary conducted by tour manager
• Tour manager throughout

NOT INCLUDED

• Holiday insurance
• Single room supplement
• Standard Premier/1st Class upgrade on Eurostar/TGV. On the Eurostar this constitutes upgraded seating and light meal with complimentary drink with upgraded seating only on the French railway leg
• Meals other than those stated
• Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
• Porterage and gratuities

PLEASE NOTE: As with most trains, passengers are responsible for carrying baggage onto and off the train. Baggage can be stored on overhead shelves or at the entrance to the carriages.Trollies are available at St Pancras and Paris, but bags do need to be carried on to the platform.

Travel Editions recommends a luggage delivery service called thebaggageman, where your suitcase can be picked up from your home before departure and delivered straight to your hotel; therefore removing the worry about carrying your cases onto and off the trains. Please click here for more information and we have arranged a 10% discount exclusive to Travel Editions clients off the thebaggageman service. Tel: 01844 264890

Travel Info

Please hover over the departure dates in the panel on the left of this page for train departure points and timings.

Accommodation

Ibis Hotel, Dijon 
The three-star Ibis Hotel is located in the centre of Dijon and combines the charm of an old city mansion with the most contemporary amenities. Facilities at the hotel include 2 restaurants, bar, terrace and simple, comfortable air-conditioned bedrooms with private bath/shower, satellite TV and telephone.

Ibis Dijon Hotel Website

OUR VIEW ON THE HOTEL
This modest hotel enjoys a wonderful location in the heart of Dijon within a short walk of the Palais des Ducs and most of the main sights and a host of excellent restaurants. The hotel offers simple, modern accommodation - and rooms are on the small side - but its biggest attraction is its location in the heart of this wonderful city and offers good value.  


Pre-tour accommodation is available at the Premier Inn, London Kings Cross St Pancras, about a 5 minutes walk from St Pancras International, at an approximate rate of £90 per room. Bookings can be made direct with the hotel on 0871 527 8672 or visit their website.  

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PASSPORTS
Valid passport required by all, except:

(a) EU nationals holding valid national identification cards;

(b) Holders of national identification cards issued to nationals of Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland.

VISAS
Are not required by EU citizens. All other nationalities should enquire at the French consulate (PO Box 57, 6A Cromwell Place, London SW7 2EW

Tel: (020) 7838 2000/1. Information Service: Tel: (0891) 887 733. Fax: (020) 7838 2046. Opening hours: 0900-1130 (and 1600-1630 for visa collection only) Monday to Friday (except French and British national holidays).

TRAIN
As with most trains, passengers are responsible for carrying baggage onto and off the train. Baggage can be stored on overhead shelves or at the entrance to the carriages. Trollies are available at St Pancras and Lille, but bags do need to be carried on to the platform.  Porters are sometimes but not always available at St Pancras.  The Eurostar and French trains are very long (18 carriages in the case of Eurostar and nearly 400 metres long) so there can be quite lengthy walks from the station entrance to your seat.  On all legs of the journey you have reserved seat and carriage numbers which are shown clearly on your ticket.

LUGGAGE TO YOUR HOTEL
Travel Editions recommends a luggage delivery service called thebaggageman, where your suitcase can be picked up from your home before departure and delivered straight to your hotel; therefore removing the worry about carrying your cases onto and off the trains. Please click here for more information and we have arranged a 10% discount exclusive to Travel Editions clients off the thebaggageman service. Tel: 01844 264890

HEALTH & INSURANCE – EHIC CARD
Please note that EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) only allows access to the same state-provided healthcare as a resident of the EU country they are temporarily visiting. It is NOT an alternative to travel insurance and will not provide the same level of cover as a travel insurance policy. The EHIC will not cover any private medical healthcare or the cost of things such as repatriation to the UK or lost or stolen property. It is also important to note that each country’s healthcare system is slightly different, so the EHIC might not cover everything that would be generally free on the NHS. On the EHIC application website,  there is a section called Access to Healthcare Abroad which clarifies all the conditions and inclusions. We strongly recommend that you take out an appropriate travel insurance policy when you travel abroad.

Places of Interest

Dijon
The capital of Burgundy, Dijon has a rich cultural life and is a must for lovers of art, architecture and food. Its centre is noted for its architectural splendour, most notably the magnificent 17th century Palais des Ducs, now the home of the Musée des Beaux Arts. The centre is a warren of little streets that reward exploration, the cobbled Rue Verrerie being a particular delight. Dijon is famous for its mustard and pain d'épices (gingerbread), a reminder of the town’s old position on the spice route. Eating out here is a delight with a superb range of restaurants from brasseries to Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurants - try the Bistrot des Halles opposite the covered market for delicious Burgundian cuisine. 

Beaune and the Wine Route of Cote D’Or
The highlight of any trip to Beaune is a visit to the Hôtel-Dieu. A hospice was founded here in 1443 to remedy the famine suffered by the locals after the Hundred Years’ War. Today the hospice is a medieval jewel with its superb multi-coloured Burgundian roof tiles and religious masterpieces. Other sights include the Hotel des Ducs de Bourgogne, built between the 14th-16th centuries and now home of the Musée du Vin de Bourgogne, and the splendid 15th century woollen and silk tapestries to be found in the Romanesque Collégiale Notre-Dame. The grapes of the great Burgundy vineyards grow in the golden-reddish soil of the Cote d’Or. The signposts of the unbroken line of vines haunt the dreams of wine lovers the world over: Gevrey- Chambertin, Vougeot, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-St-Georges, Aloxe- Corton, Meursault and Chassagne Montrachet.

Chablis & Fontenay
Although this is one of the most famous wine villages on earth, the narrow stone streets of Chablis still have an air of sleepy prosperity, and there is no doubt that a glass of Chablis tastes best in Chablis! The oldest surviving Cistercian foundation in France, the tranquil abbey of Fontenay offers a rare insight into the Cistercian way of life. Founded in 1118 by St Bernard; its secluded position deep in the forest offers peace and tranquility. Highlights include the severe architectural forms of the Abbey Church dating back to the 1140’s and the 12th century cloisters.

Vézelay, Semur & Avallon
At the height of its glory, in the 12th century, the abbey of Ste-Madeleine in Vezelay claimed to house the relics of Mary Magdalene and was one of the starting points for the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Today the attraction of this UNESCO listed sanctuary lies in the Romanesque church with its magnificent Tympanum sculpture showing Christ on his throne. Semur is noted for its 13th century Eglise Notre-Dame, whilst the fortified town of Avallon boasts the Romanesque Eglise St-Lazare. 

Book with Confidence

• Low Deposit

  Travel Editions requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

• Cancellation Policy

  We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel editions charges.

  Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

  At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 45% of booking price.

  At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.

  At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.