BEAUNE

Wines of Burgundy

Embark on a private wine tour of Burgundy from Paris. Explore iconic vineyards like Clos Vougeot and Romanée-Conti, taste renowned Pinot Noir, visit the Hospice de Beaune, and enjoy optional activities like cooking classes or bike tours through scenic vineyards.
Winery, Burgundy
Winery, Burgundy
Wines of Burgundy
Wines of Burgundy
Winery, Burgundy
Wines of Burgundy

PARIS  |  BEAUNE

Wine tasting at its best.

Depart from Paris to Beaune; private transfer to Hotel le Cep, your 5-star, Small Luxury Hotel located in the heart of Burgundy. Take a picturesque drive along Côte de Nuits; learn about the importance of Terroir and the yearlong efforts required to harvest the best Pinot Noir possible, l’expression du Terroir. Enjoy a tour and wine tasting in the family domain of Château du Clos Vougeot. Sight-see along the Grands Crus road and stop at the famous Romanée-Conti, considered the most prestigious in Burgundy, the most expensive wine in the world is produced here. Stop at Nuit-Saint-Georges for a tour and wine tasting to discover the secrets of winemaking. While in vineyards, learn about the difference in appellations of village, 1er cru and Grand Crus. Enjoy a tasting of Meursault whites accompanied by a red wine in an authentic old Burgundy cellar. Visit Hospice de Beaune, a formal hospital, founded in 1443, world-famous for its colourful glazed tile roof. Later on, continue to Prosper Maufoux, a local wine shop in Beaune for a tour and wine tasting. Enjoy your last day on your own with suggested cooking classes, a spa experience at your hotel, or a bike tour through these beautiful vineyards, not included. After breakfast the next, day, return to Paris by train.

Highlights:

  • Wine tastings and tours of beautiful vineyards and wineries in Burgundy
  • Visits of Château du Clos Vougeot & Hospices de Beaune

Itineraries are fully customizable. Pricing available upon request, based on two (2) passengers travelling together sharing one room.
Subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout periods apply. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events.
International airfare not included. **European city/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
For full terms and conditions, click here.

Wines of Burgundy

Travel itinerary

PARIS  |  BEAUNE

Day 1
PARIS – DIJON – BEAUNE
Depart from Paris to Beaune via Dijon aboard a high-speed train in Comfort-Class. Upon arrival in Beaune, private transfer to your hotel, Hotel le Cep, a 5-star, Small Luxury Hotel located in the heart of Burgundy.
Day 2
Breakfast
CHÂTEAU DU CLOS DE VOUGEOT & CÔTE DE NUITS
After breakfast, begin a picturesque drive along Côte de Nuits through various villages Learn about the importance of Terroir and the yearlong efforts required to harvest the best Pinot Noir possible, l’expression du Terroir. Enjoy a tour and wine tasting in the family domain of Château du Clos Vougeot. Lunch on your own in Gevrey-Chambertin with suggestions from your guide. Sightsee along the Grands Crus road and stop at the famous Romanée-Conti, considered the most prestigious in Burgundy, the most expensive wine in the world is produced here. In the afternoon, stop at Nuit-Saint-Georges for a tour and wine tasting; discover secrets of winemaking. Return to your hotel and enjoy dinner on your own.
Day 3
Breakfast

BEAUNE, CÔTE DE BEAUNE & MEURSAULT

Breakfast. This morning, begin with a scenic drive through the beautiful villages of Pommard, Volnay and Meursault. While in vineyards, learn about the difference in appellations of village, 1er cru and Grand Crus. Meursault is famous for its creamy and delicate chardonnay; in an authentic old Burgundy cellar, enjoy a wine tasting around the elegant white wines of Meursault as well as reds. Enjoy lunch in Meursault on your own, then continue through Bâtard-Montrachet, Montrachet, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet and Chevalier-Montrachet to reach Hospice de Beaune for a guided tour. This formal hospital, founded in 1443, is world-famous for its colourful glazed tile roof. Tour the Salle des Pôvres, the kitchens, the pharmacy and other rooms exhibiting artifacts and tapestries. Later in the afternoon, continue to Prosper Maufoux, a local wine shop in Beaune for a tour and wine tasting. Return to your hotel and dinner on your own.

Day 4
Breakfast
BEAUNE
After breakfast, enjoy your day at leisure to explore this region on your own. We suggest taking a cooking class, booking a spa experience at your hotel, or take a bike tours through these beautiful vineyards, not included.
Day 5
Breakfast
BEAUNE – DIJON – PARIS
After breakfast, transfer to the train station to begin your high-speed train journey back to Paris via Dijon.
Wines of Burgundy

PARIS  |  BEAUNE

Package Includes:

  • Total 4 nights accommodation in Beaune at Hotel le Cep , Standard Room ★★★★
  • Comfort-class high-speed train: PARIS – DIJON – BEAUNE – DIJON – PARIS
  • Private transfers to/from train station to hotel
  • 3 days Small-group escorted tour by minivan with English-speaking Guide
  • Continental breakfast daily
  • Hotel taxes and service charges**

Not Included:

  • International or domestic airfare; airport or departure taxes
  • Gratuities to guides and drivers
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance
  • Reciprocity and/or local taxes if applicable
  • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary. Please discuss this with your travel agent to determine your requirements prior to departure.

Itineraries are fully customizable. Pricing available upon request, based on two (2) passengers travelling together sharing one room.
Subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout periods apply. Not valid during trade shows, bank holidays and other special events.
International airfare not included. **European city/tourist taxes collected locally unless otherwise indicated.
For full terms and conditions, click here.

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June 17, 2024