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BURGUNDY GRAND CRUS: PRESTIGIOUS VINEYARDS AND WINE CELLARS

Vine rows climbing the slopes, stone cellars hiding treasures, nights as deep as wine. Burgundy, where prestige tastes of terroir.

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📖 3 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Tour Burgundy vineyards to the rhythm of limestone slopes. Explore Beaune and its historic cellars, cross Meursault and its stone villages, discover Santenay and its wine landscapes, and let wine structure every stage of the journey.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Beaune

wine market cellar tradition

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Day 1
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Dijon — quick heritage tour (Place de la Libération, medieval streets, market halls) as starting point of the itinerary
2
Fromagerie Gaugry (Brochon) — discovery of Burgundian cheeses with visitor area
3
Gevrey-Chambertin — stroll through the wine village and panoramic view of the vineyards
4
Vosne-Romanée — stop at the foot of the emblematic plots of the grand crus (view towards Romanée-Conti)
+3 Places visited
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Activities

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Supervised tasting at a Côte de Nuits estate (introduction to climats and appellations)
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Next stop
Distance: 26 km
Travel time: 35min
2
Day

Meursault

white wine village perfection

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Day 2
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Discover

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Beaune — historic center, ramparts and Hospices de Beaune (Hôtel-Dieu)
2
Veuve Ambal (Montagny-lès-Beaune) — tour of the Crémant de Bourgogne production site
3
Savigny-lès-Beaune — castle and parks, discovery of unusual collections
4
Aloxe-Corton — village stop and viewpoint over the Corton hillsides
+2 Places visited
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Activities

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Guided tasting in Côte de Beaune (focus on pinot noir and chardonnay)
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Next stop
Distance: 9 km
Travel time: 15min
3
Day

Santenay

red wine valley elegance

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Day 3
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Discover

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Meursault — tour of the village and church square, view of the vineyard
2
Puligny-Montrachet — walk through the climats around the village
3
Chassagne-Montrachet — discovery of the village and wine paths
4
Santenay — end of the itinerary and viewpoint over the valley
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Activities

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Voie des Vignes by bike (Beaune → Santenay or Meursault → Santenay section) on small wine roads
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Hot air balloon flight over the Côte de Beaune (takeoff from Beaune/Pommard area, depending on conditions)

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 2 and 4 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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