The Côte-d’Or blackcurrant route

The route is located in central-eastern France, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. It runs 55 kilometres from Dijon to Nuits-Saint-Georges.

Fancy a short break in Burgundy? The Côte-d’Or Blackcurrant Route is open all year round! In spring, you can enjoy mild temperatures and 100% natural activities such as cycling or hiking. In autumn, you can also admire the region’s vineyards in their orange hues. In winter, the low, soft light of the season highlights the hillsides and small villages that we love so much about the area!

Whether you decide to go with friends, family or lovers, we advise you to plan your weekend in Burgundy in advance! As far as activities are concerned, the best thing to do is to decide in advance what you want to visit so that you can book your slots. This is also a good time to sort through all your ideas to avoid an overcrowded stay! Choosing your hotel also deserves a little forethought. Depending on the time of year, bookings go like hotcakes! So it’s best to book your room in advance.

Your choice of accommodation depends on the kind of stay you want to have in Burgundy! If you’re coming as a couple, we recommend you opt for intimate accommodation such as a hotel or a cosy chambre d’hôtes. As a family, opt for accommodation that offers enough room for the whole tribe, such as a flat, holiday home or campsite. As a group of friends, we advise you to rent a large house so that everyone is comfortable!

In Burgundy, the Route des Grands Crus and the Route du Cassis go hand in hand! Your stay here is also an opportunity to learn about the region’s delicious grape varieties. There are three main grape varieties: Pinot Noir for the reds, Chardonnay and Aligoté for the whites. From estate to estate, don’t miss out on some wine tasting! And yes, that’s part of Burgundy’s heritage too.

The Côte-d’Or Blackcurrant Trail and the Burgundy Grands Crus Trail complement each other perfectly, as they run through the same part of the Côte-d’Or, between Nuits-Saint-Georges and Dijon. So you can take advantage of the same weekend to alternate between tastings of prestigious wines and gourmet discoveries based around blackcurrants. The perfect opportunity to vary your pleasures and enjoy a gourmet getaway in Burgundy!

From breakfast to dinner, sweet or savoury, Burgundy invites itself onto your plate and gives your taste buds a feast! During your stay in the Côte-d’Or, be sure to try some of the region’s great classics:

Savoury favourites: gougères (salted cabbage with cheese, the star of the aperitif), bœuf bourguignon simmered in red wine, coq au vin, oeufs en meurette or the unmissable jambon persillé.

Local specialities: Burgundy snails, cheeses (Époisses, Soumaintrain, Brillat-Savarin, Côte-d’Or, délice de Pommard, etc.) and the famous Dijon mustard.

Sweet treats: gingerbread, blackcurrant pears… and of course all the gourmet variations on blackcurrant (sorbets, jams, fruit jellies, syrups).

And let’s not forget the great vintages for food and wine pairing!

The great thing about Burgundy is that it can be adapted to suit all types of stay!

For lovers: opt for a charming hotel or château-hotel, enjoy a gourmet dinner by candlelight and relax in a fruity-flavoured spa (like blackcurrant fruititherapy!).

For the whole family: enjoy activities that are as much fun as they are delicious, such as a visit to the Cassissium, an escape game at the Fruirouge farm or a bike ride through the orchards and vineyards. Something to keep young and old busy all weekend long.

With friends: combine cellar visits, wine tastings and gourmet blackcurrant discoveries. And why not rent a large house or gîte in the heart of the vineyards to extend the evenings with friends?