Welcome to Beaune
Beaune (pronounced similarly to 'bone'), 44km south of Dijon, is the unofficial capital of the Côte d'Or. This thriving town's raison d'être and the source of its joie de vivre is wine: making it, tasting it, selling it, but most of all, drinking it. Consequently Beaune is one of the best places in all of France for wine tasting, and one of Burgundy's top tourist destinations.
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Burgundy Small-Group Wine Tour, Côte de Beaune, from Dijon
Meet your guide in the morning near the train station in Dijon and take a seat in your air-conditioned minivan. Then, head off into rural Burgundy — where lush vineyards line the rolling hillsides. Along the way, admire sweeping views over the Corton Grand Cru region in beautiful Côte de Beaune. First, explore the pretty town of Beaune as your guide sheds light on the region’s winemaking traditions and history. Stroll along winding, cobbled streets where life ticks past at a relaxing pace, and soak up the atmosphere in this impossibly beautiful corner of central France. Next, visit the cellars of a local boutique winery, where a variety of vintages lie slowly maturing in gigantic oak barrels. Sample some of the delicate Premier Cru and Grand Cru red and white wines in production at the winery, and gain insight into the complex flavors in your glass. Explore Beaune further at your leisure during free time, and maybe try other local produce such as blackcurrant liquor, spiced honey cake or aniseed candy. Perhaps visit La Moutarderie Fallot (own expense) — where delicious Burgundy mustard is made — and sample some of the diverse mustards in production. Then, return to your starting point in Dijon to conclude your tour.
Small-Group Côte de Nuits Burgundy Wine Tour from Beaune
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Clos de Vougeot, Vougeot, Cote d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-ComteGuided tour of the Chateau de Clos VougeotDuration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Divine Bourgogne Tours, Beaune, Cote d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-ComteSightseeing along the Grands Crus road and stop at the famous Romanée-ContDuration: 45 minutesStop At: Divine Bourgogne Tours, Beaune, Cote d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-ComteCellar tour and wine tasting at a family wineryDuration: 1 hour 15 minutesStop At: Divine Bourgogne Tours, Beaune, Cote d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-ComteTour and wine tasting in at a local domainDuration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Burgundy Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Beaune
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Bourgogne Evasion, Beaune, Cote d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-ComteYou will see the peaceful town of Beaune, world capital of wine business. Great architecture and the famous Hospices de Beaune. Many restaurants and wine bars.There is also scenic landscape, Grands Crus vineyards, wineries,local winemaker. Duration: 4 days
Half-Day Tour of Beaune with Wine Tasting from Dijon
Prestige tasting of Côte de Beaune and/or Côte de Nuits wines: 5 to 7 white and red (Pinot Noir) wines, including exceptional Premier Cru or Grand Cru.Free time in the historical town of Beaune, Burgundy’s wine capital (about 1 hour). Suggested free-time options (*entrance fees not included).The Hospices de Beaune, one of the region's must-seesor Extensive tasting in a wine cellar (7 to 12 wines)or Tasting at the mustard-makers la Moutarderie Fallot (closed on Sundays)or The old town and its traditional shops (blackcurrant liquor, mustard, honey spice cake, Flavigny aniseed…)Burgundy’s « Champs Elysées » with its legendary vineyard plots : Romanée Conti, Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, Corton Charlemagne… Short stroll through the vines.
Burgundy Private Tour with Wine Tasting Including 6 Grand Crus
All the Grands Crus Wine Road from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chassagne-Montrachet, via Vosne-Romanée.Stroll through the vineyards and explanations on the legendary Grands Crus plots: Romanée Conti, Richebourg, La Tâche, Echezeaux, Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne, Montrachet…Private visit of an acclaimed estate in the Côte de Beaune for a grand tasting through different vintages.Grands Crus lunch at a family-run estate in the Côte de Beaune or Côte de Nuits. (Closed Sundays) A selection of the owner’s best Pinots Noirs and white wines, including Premier Cru and Grand Cru classed wines. Food and wine pairing with a three course regional menu, including local cheeses. Visit the cellars of the family-owned estate filled with oak barrels and old vintages after lunch. Afternoon in the prestigious Côte de Nuits appellations: Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Morey-Saint-Denis... The home of world-renowned Burgundy reds.Tasting in a private vaulted wine cellar. Enjoy an insider’s selection of wines from estates not open to the public. Discover hidden local gems difficult to find outside of Burgundy.
Burgundy Private Full-Day Tour with Wine-Tasting from Beaune
All the Grands Crus Wine Road from Gevrey-Chambertin to Chassagne-Montrachet, via Vosne-Romanée.Stroll through the vineyards and explanations on the legendary Grands Crus plots: Romanée Conti, Richebourg, La Tâche, Echezeaux, Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne, Montrachet…Private visit of an acclaimed estate in the Côte de Beaune for a grand tasting through different vintages.Grands Crus lunch at a family-run estate in the Côte de Beaune or Côte de Nuits. (Closed Sundays) A selection of the owner’s best Pinots Noirs and white wines, including Premier Cru and Grand Cru classed wines. Food and wine pairing with a three course regional menu, including local cheeses. Visit the cellars of the family-owned estate filled with oak barrels and old vintages after lunch. Afternoon in the prestigious Côte de Nuits appellations: Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Chambolle-Musigny, Morey-Saint-Denis...The home of world-renowned Burgundy reds.Tasting in a private vaulted wine cellar. Enjoy an insider’s selection of wines from estates not open to the public. Discover hidden local gems difficult to find outside of Burgundy.