How long will this road trip along the Route des Grands Crus last?

This tour lasts 4 days, with an itinerary from Beaune to Dijon. It can be adapted to suit your wishes, and can be made into a shorter or longer version.

Is this a road trip for wine connoisseurs only?

But not only! Although designed for enlightened wine lovers, this trip is also for the curious who want to discover the richness of Burgundy’s terroirs, with educational experiences that are accessible to all.

What accommodation is available on this trip?

You’ll be staying in charming, prestigious establishments: Michelin-starred hotels, historic residences or character houses, selected to combine comfort, authenticity and immersion in the Burgundian art of living.

©Agence les Conteurs - Domaine Evenstad in Santenay, Côte-d'Or, Wine tasting|Agence les Conteurs

Wine Expert Étranger Luxury, cellars and pleasure

How do you recognise a wine expert? Talk to him about colour, and he’ll tell you ruby, morello cherry and garnet. Talk about bouquet, and you’ll hear spices, red fruit and undergrowth. Finally, talk about balloons and you’ll hear reflections and sparkles. If, on the other hand, the answer is Dior, tulips and the 98 World Cup, chances are you’re dealing with a novice.

Do you fall into the first category? Then our special Wine Expert road trip along the Burgundy Grands Crus route should appeal to you. Visits to prestigious wine cellars, divine wine and food pairings and a tour of the region’s vineyards: there’s plenty to tantalise your nose!

To be completed in 4 days

4 days

Jour 1
Jour 2
Jour 3
Jour 4

Private lessons, tea time and the underground labyrinth

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Day 1 Private lessons, tea time and the underground labyrinth

Your departure : Beaune

Beaune has understood this well: the passing of time makes it more beautiful. Like a vin de garde that you wouldn’t dare wake from its slumber, the town is like a delicious dream and can be rediscovered ad infinitum. The Hospices, yes, but not the only ones! Beaune also knows how to indulge in a bit of indulgence, whether it’s a generous meal or an early-morning stroll. So, are you a wise or a foolish man? Pinot noir or Chardonnay? The choice is yours…

Burgundy Wine Sensation — ©Agence les Conteurs

Good morning Burgundy!

There are those who start the day with a coffee and two slices of bread. And those who start it with a Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru. I promise, it’s for a (very) good cause: a tailor-made wine tasting course with Sensation Vin. Privatised and personalised, please! On site, Céline and Damien open the doors to premium oenology with a fine selection of local vintages. You’ll be able to see red with the dresses of Vosne Romanée and not leave any white between two Montrachet wines . One thing’s for sure: you’re in for a treat.

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Sharpen your senses and refine your preferences in a relaxed atmosphere.

The beginning of hunger

According to the Romans, the truth is in the wine. And the Caves Madeleine won’t deny it! All you have to do is try their lamb neck confit en raviole for a revelation, and their caponata of confit vegetables for a pretty epiphany. Don’t be fooled by its apparent simplicity: the refined cuisine of this no-frills bistro already has its favourites (particularly with us). Simple but not simplistic, epicurean but not for nothing, this is our winning address.

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Les Caves Patriarches (Beaune)
La Maison Champy (Beaune)
The “crossroads” visit to the Hôtel-Dieu des Hospices Civils (Beaune)

In the afternoon

In the name of the father, the Fixin and the holy Meursault, head to the Maison Patriarche in Beaune to discover one of the greatest cellars in Burgundy. There are two ways to explore the cellars of this prestigious estate: a self-guided tour, with an additional audio guide and a tasting of 6 great wines. Or in privilege mode, for an introduction in the company of a sommelier from the House. A fascinating labyrinth, 5 kilometres underground and millions of shiny bottles on their shelves: a Wine Expert’s dream!

Caves Patriarche in Beaune — ©Agence les Conteurs

Tea Time at the Hostellerie de Levernois

You’ve got a new appointment! Not in your diary (for once) but on the terrace of the Hostellerie de Levernois, where head pastry chef Lucas Chambfort is waiting for you for tea time. And with him a selection of pastries to die for, from sweet mignardises to delicate savoury bites. It’s fine, it’s easy to eat, and it’s open to visitors from outside the hotel.

Tea Time Hostellerie De Levernois — ©Hostellerie De Levernois

Those evenings

When night falls on Beaune, it’s time to raise a glass! And l’Arche des Vins knows how to do just that. In the cellar, Burgundy’s finest wines rub shoulders with fine vintages that have reached maturity, making for an ever more demanding experience. At the bar, tapas tease the bottles for a gourmet and refined start to the evening.

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In fine fettle

Reach for the stars for an unforgettable night at Hôtel Le Cep. Within its walls, Burgundy’s tradition of hospitality reaches new heights, thanks to impeccable standards in the service of beauty and good taste. From the characterful suites and villas to the garden, the holistic treatment centre, the wine-tasting cellars and the smoking room: at Le Cep, everything is luxury, cellars and voluptuousness.

Hôtel le Cep in Beaune — ©Agence les Conteurs

Apéro vélo, langoustine and sweet dreams

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Day 2 Apéro vélo, langoustine and sweet dreams

Good morning Burgundy!

Beaune news: today’s cooking workshop is with Terroirs by Adeline. Much more than a gourmet meal, your guide will be sharing with you a whole range of Burgundian art de vivre this morning. Cheffe, yes cheffe! We’re off on an academic tour of the vineyards, followed by an introduction to the best local wine pairings, and ending with an essential tasting of specialities.

Terroirs By Adeline in Beaune — ©Terroirs By Adeline Beaune

The beginning of hunger

Treat yourself to Beaune on a platter withthe Active Tours Apéro Vélo Vino tour! Say goodbye to the metro, work and sleep, and get pedalling between cabottes*, climates and vineyards, with expert commentary from your guide and a wine and food aperitif to finish. Once you’ve arrived, put the crutch away and take the time to savour the 3 wines on offer, backed up by a few local specialities. Something tells us that the gougère** will also be there!

*cabottes: typical dry stone huts that you can see on our plots of land

** gougère: a local speciality made from cheese and choux pastry

Cycle through the vineyards on the Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne — ©Agence les Conteurs

In the afternoon

Want to tell your friends that you’ve been to a listed wine estate? Do yourself a favour with an exceptional tasting at Château Pommard, a nugget straight out of the 18th century. We love the modern approach of the experts who take charge of awakening your senses, and the fact that every stage of the experience can be privatised and customised, right down to the choice of the 6 cuvées to be tasted.

Those evenings

From the Burgundian climate to Olivier Leflaive’s Klima, there’s only one restaurant. And what a restaurant it is! If you’re looking for a free, passionate and creative cuisine that puts the product at the centre of the plate and the gastronomic experience, this is the place for you. With its on-site herb garden, short supply chain, locality and seasonality, this is a restaurant that demands the very best at every moment. Did we mention their combination of beef (Charolais from Burgundy, of course!), oysters and samphire?

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La Cueillette (Meursault)
Klima (Puligny-Montrachet)

Charles V residence in Meursault — ©Côte-d'Or Attractivité - Rozenn Krebel

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Charles V (Meursault)
Olivier Leflaive (Puligny)

In fine fettle

Its wrought-iron gate seems to announce the colour: the Charles V residence in Meursault promises you a good night’s sleep! Set down your suitcases in this authentic Burgundy stone setting, choose from one of its 4 elegantly decorated bedrooms and enjoy a free tasting of local wines as a welcome gift.

Pinot noir, Wellington beef and hot-air balloons

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Day 3 Pinot noir, Wellington beef and hot-air balloons

Good morning Burgundy!

The Côte de Nuits is in the spotlight for this 3ᵉ day roadtrip, with a vineyard excursion signed Bourgogne Émotions. At the wheel of this top-of-the-range escapade, Sonia distils the secrets of this exceptional terroir, the birthplace of the local superstar: Pinot noir. Complex and subtle, fresh and irresistible, it’s the bad boy of grape varieties that everyone’s snapping up. From Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée to Nuits-Saint-Georges, you’ll be able to take a tour of the famous villages and climats, with tastings at the end. Including a Grand Cru!

Harvesting on the Route des Grands Crus in Burgundy, Côte-d'Or — ©Agence les Conteurs

The beginning of hunger

More than just a restaurant, this is an institution that has reserved one of its 24 places for you at lunchtime. Take a seat at the Table de Léonce, in the heart of the Château du Clos de Vougeot, and experience a 4 or 6 wine service orchestrated by a sommelier. If the setting is a feast for the eyes, wait until you see the plate! Charolais beef fillet à la Wellington, oeufs en meurette vigneronne and pike soufflé: your palate won’t be ready.

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Table de Léonce – Clos de Vougeot (Vougeot)
Le Millésime (Chambolle-Musigny)

In the afternoon

Satisfied? Make the most of your visit to extend the pleasure with a digestive stroll around Clos de Vougeot and its Château. A lone rider in the Burgundy countryside, the 12th-century building is now the stronghold of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin. Guided or self-guided, the choice is yours.

The Côte-d’Or is all about roots, but it’s also about wings (isn’t that right, Stéphane Bern). Treat yourself to a bird’s eye view of the Côte de Nuits and experience an unforgettable sunset on a hot-air balloon flight. From the excitement of take-off to the thrill of the air, it’s a 100% intense experience.

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La Rôtisserie du Chambertin (Gevrey-Chambertin)
La Cuverie de Vosne (Vosne-Romanée)

Those evenings

While the Rôtisserie du Chambertin also offers a table d’hôtes, it’s its Bistrot Lucien that’s got your attention this evening. Let yourself be seduced! You could well succumb to one of its comfortable banquettes, appreciate its sensitive yet demanding menu of local produce, and why not try some of that delicious spelt risotto with smoked cream that has you salivating. After that, it’s up to you…

©Agence les Conteurs - La Cuverie de Vosne Romanée by Comte Liger-Belair

In fine fettle

End the day in one of Château de Quincey’s superb suites. On the programme: prestige XXL bedding, royal decor and landscaped outdoor terrace. Sweet dreams included!

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Les Chambres d’hôtes du Château de Quincey (Premeaux-Prissey)
Les Juniors suite (Vosne-Romanée)

Café crème, pork belly and chapelle

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Day 4 Café crème, pork belly and chapelle

Good morning Burgundy!

A new day, a new city, and today we’re back in Dijon for a tour of the city centre. We’ll spare you the mustard puns (for now) and concentrate on the hot spots (sorry) ofthe Burgundy capital! To be visited on foot and in any order this morning: the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy for its cult status, the Musée des Beaux-Arts for its medieval nuggets, the Antiquaires district for a coffee and the Owl Trail to turn heads.

©Agence les Conteurs - The Owl Trail in Dijon

The beginning of hunger

Little by little, Loiseau des Ducs has built its nest in Dijon. And what a nest it is! The Hôtel de Talmay, dating from the 15th century and listed as a Historic Monument. Inside, there are 3 ambiances to compete for your favours: intimate with the 16th-century vaulted room, hushed in the very 19th-century bourgeois lounge or a touch of the local with its typical Burgundian style. In the kitchen, this Michelin-starred chef sublimates the great local classics, paying particular attention to sauces, Bernard Loiseau’s gastronomic signature.

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Loiseau des Ducs (Dijon)
Sublime (Dijon)
L’Un des sens (Dijon)
Cave (Dijon)
La Table des Climats (Dijon)

Loiseau des Ducs restaurant in Dijon — ©Agence Les Conteurs -Restaurant Loiseau des Ducs in Dijon

In the afternoon

Head to the Cité internationale de la Gastronomie et du vin to brush up on your illustrated Burgundy thanks to the Chapelle des Climats. Welcome to the temple of education, where you’ll learn everything you need to know about the wine and vine professions, the different landscapes that make up the region and their respective climats. All in an interactive, modern and colourful setting.

At the end of the afternoon, take a step up to the 46-metre Tour Philippe Le Bon. 316 steps later, you’ll be on the roof of Dijon, ready to enjoy a superb 360° sunset. Gourmet aperitif option in summer!

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Those evenings

⅓ feel good, ⅓ design, ⅓, good food: this is the signature cocktail that has made the reputation of Dijon’ s Mama Shelter. Settle into the restaurant area before hesitating between a Bourgogne Côte-d’Or and a Saint-Romain. Have you decided? Continue with a terrine of duck breast and cranberries from Colombo, a compliment to the chef, two Instagram stories and finish with a pain d’épices perdu from Toussaint for the sweet note. In any case, that’s what we would have done.

In fine fettle

Make two birds with one stone with the Mama Shelter: your room awaits you two floors up! With its neat pop décor, regressive winks and ultra-comfortable bedding, Dijon proves once again that modernity is also part of its traditions.

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La Cloche (Dijon)
Le Chapeau Rouge (Dijon)
L’Aloft (Dijon)
Mama Shelter (Dijon)

Why choose it?

A journey to the heart of prestigious vineyards

This road trip along the Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne takes you from Beaune to Dijon through some legendary appellations. Private tastings, prestigious cellars and meetings with the winemakers punctuate the adventure.

An immersion in gastronomy and the art of living

From gougères to Michelin-starred restaurants, each stop combines culinary pleasures with great wines. A journey where Burgundy cuisine enhances the oenological experience.

An exceptional holiday combining luxury and authenticity

From charming hotels to unusual experiences and emblematic cultural sites, this holiday combines comfort, refinement and discovery in the heart of the vineyards.

FAQ

How long will this road trip along the Route des Grands Crus last?
This tour lasts 4 days, with an itinerary from Beaune to Dijon. It can be adapted to suit your wishes, and can be made into a shorter or longer version.
Is this a road trip for wine connoisseurs only?
But not only! Although designed for enlightened wine lovers, this trip is also for the curious who want to discover the richness of Burgundy’s terroirs, with educational experiences that are accessible to all.
What accommodation is available on this trip?
You’ll be staying in charming, prestigious establishments: Michelin-starred hotels, historic residences or character houses, selected to combine comfort, authenticity and immersion in the Burgundian art of living.