Welcome to Burgundy and all its treasures - sprawling green vines laden with world-famous bounty, tiny villages nestled among rolling hills and local village folk who welcome our exploration with a wide smile and quite possibly a chilled glass. Road signs in this revered region of France read like a Sommelier’s handbook and we visit such icons as Meursault, Mercurey, Pommard and the village chosen for centuries by French royalty for its famed 'red' - Volnay. This is a trip that encapsulates of all Burgundies great variety. We explore the fascinating ancient townships of Beaune, Cluny and Macon and wander the banks of the tranquil Canal-du-Centre. Moving south we discover the pastural beauty and sweeping vistas surrounding tiny historic Brancion and gaze upon meadows filled with famous Charolais cattle. 'Degustations,' picnic lunches, intriguing history and stunningly rewarding walks are the order of the day with our week of 'Old-World' magic.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
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| 1 | (Sun) Arrive in Beaune. Welcome dinner with our host. |
| 2 | Sightseeing tour of Beaune. Loop walk through the prestigious vineyards of Vougeot. Visit the renowned Chateau du clos de Vougeot. |
| 3 | Walk through superb scenery to Pommard (3.5 hours). Continue through sacred vineyards to the village of Volnay, degustation at Châteaux Meursault. |
| 4 | Walk to charming Auxey-Duress, picnic at St Romain. Visit a barrel making factory. Continue to Orches with views to Mont Blanc (4.5 hours). |
| 5 | Stroll along Canal-du-Centre, wine tasting at Château Mercurey. Transfer to the region of Mâcon and the Château de Messey (3 hours). |
| 6 | Morning walk in Brancion countryside (5 hours). Visit Chateau de Brancion. Afternoon by pool. |
| 7 | Morning market in Cluny. Walk in Berze la Ville country side. Visit Chateau de Berze (2 hours). |
| 8 | Trip ends in Macon after breakfast (Sun). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
8 days |
Trip Code |
PETB |
Activities |
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| Walking (Moderate), Culture (Easy) | |
Countries Visited |
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| France | |
Start City |
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| Beaune | |
End City |
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| Macon, Bourgogne, France | |
