Burgundy Vineyards

Welcome to the Capital of Burgundy! Walk around in the medieval streets, have a drink on a café terrace on Place du Bareuzei to taste a Kir with blackcurrant cream. You will be amazed by the numerous old buildings all over the city: Medieval houses, private mansions, imposing town house, places, parks and gardens.

The excursion today is devoted to discovering the famous area “Côte de Nuits,” well known for the “Grands Vins de Bourgogne” and more especially the red wines: Chambolle Musigny, Vosne Romanée and the most expensive wine of Burgundy: Romanée Conti. Visit the exceptional castle of Clos Vougeot. In the afternoon you will arrive in your destination. Beaune is one of France’s prettiest towns, a source equally of art and of history: the Hotel-Dieu, crowned by a roof of glazed tiles, is known throughout the world, and its wine museum is a must.

Elevation gain +997 Ft (304 m)

Ride in the middle of the “Côte de Beaune” vineyards, passing Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Pommard, following the “Voie Vert”. It will lead you through the vines in this beautiful Burgundian countryside to Chalon- sur-Saône.

We suggest a nice detour in the direction of ‘le château de la Rochepot’, a wonderful Medieval fortress, with glazed roof tiles, as well as the typical and charming village of Nolay surrounded by the ‘Hautes Côtes de Beaune’ vineyards.

Elevation gain +1059 Ft (323 m)

On the last two days of biking you’ll be impressed by the beautiful landscapes of Southern Burgundy as you ride further along the “Voie Verte.” You’ll reach the magnificent Chateau de Cormatin with famous gardens dating from the time of Louis XIII (1628). Then you’ll continue on to beautiful Cluny. You’ll have time to visit the Romanesque Abbey (founded in 910) and the medieval center as you’ll overnight in this town.

Elevation gain +1250 Ft (381 m)

You will conclude your vacation with a delightful ride to Berzé-le-Chatel. There you find a mediaeval chateau overlooking the vineyards and the beautiful landscapes that the French poet Lamartine used to admire.

There is the possibility to leave the “Voie Verte” to ride along the small country roads to enter the heart of Burgundy, riding through charming villages, the ‘chateau de Pierreclos’, and the amazing overview point from ‘La Roche de Solutré’. You will continue to Mâcon following the voie vert.

Elevation gain +971/1712 Ft (296/522 m)

You’ll depart this morning after breakfast. Mâcon has a train station and the train back to Paris (transfer in Dijon) takes about 4 hours.