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Winelands Of Burgundy (Self-Guided)
This week of fine walks and fine wines promises to stimulate all of your senses
Along the paths of Burgundy’s famous wine country, the beautiful villages of Meursault, Pommard, Santenay, Puligny-Montrachet dot the hillsides. The sunny slopes are blanketed by prestigious vineyards, while verdant forested hills complete the backdrop. The expression 'art de vivre' (art of living) epitomises Burgundy and there’s no better way to experience the elegance of its towns and the splendour of its landscapes than on foot and at your own pace. As you leisurely meander from one vineyard to the next you’ll encounter a rich history, enjoy tastings at world renowned chateaux and you’ll be captivated by the region's charm and bucolic beauty. This self-guided walk is perfect for lovers of wine and country walks.
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Tour Highlights
- XII Century Château du Clos de Vougeot
- Burgundy’s wine country
- Beaune's wine estates and Flemish influence
Inclusions
Return transfer by train Beaune / Vougeot on Day 2, luggage transfers, detailed route notes & maps.,
- 6 breakfasts
Winelands Of Burgundy (Self-Guided)
Day 1
Arrive Beaune
Meals Privided:
Your trip starts with your arrival in Beaune, in the heart of Burgundy. Beaune can easily and frequently be reached by rail from many points across France including directly from Paris’ Gare de Lyon (2 hours), Dijon (30 mins) and Lyon (1 ½ hours). (Consult www.voyages-sncf.com for up-to-date scheduling information) Whilst at your discretion, we recommend arriving/departing by train where possible within Europe due to this method of transports minimal carbon emissions. Please make your own way to our centrally-located joining hotel. On arrival your route notes outlining everything you need to know for the week ahead, will be waiting for you at the hotel reception. The prestigious wine town of Beaune, with its famous Hospice and its wine estates, is a place of elegance and nobility. If you arrive on a Saturday, its well worth visiting the Saturday market which is one of the most well known in Burgundy. Whilst in Beaune, a visit to the Hospices de Beaune is highly recommended. Originally built as a hospital for those who fought in the Hundred Years' War, the building is now an icon of Burgundy with its Flemish influence and colourful tiled roof.
Day 2
Vougeot - Beaune
Meals Privided:
Breakfast
This morning you will transfer by train to Vougeot and embark on a loop walk around Vougeot in some Nuits-Saint-Georges Estates. You will discover the Château du Clos de Vougeot, seat of the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Testevin, dating back from the XII century, when monks used to cultivate vine: this magnificent edifice is a visible proof of the creation and exploitation of the vineyard in the Middle Age. In 1949, the Château was classified as an Ancient Monument. Today 50 hectares of vineyard are cultivated by 80 landowners. It is now the hot-spot for Burgundy wine and gastronomy promotion. This afternoon you will transfer back to Beaune by train where you will spend another night. (Walking time 3.5 - 4 hours )
Day 3
Beaune - Pommard - Monthelie - Puligny Montrachet
Meals Privided:
Breakfast
A stone’s throw from the centre of Beaune, above the plains of the Saône and half-way up the slopes, are the prestigious vineyards of Beaune Premier Cru. Today you walk between the vineyards, along low, dry stone walls, passing old winemakers’ cabins, and to Pommard. Here you can taste some of the deep and fruity reds that the region has to offer. You then carry on to the picturesque village of Monthélie, with its Romanesque church and castle, before a visit of the renowned Château de Meursault, a delight for the eyes and the taste buds. A private transfer (10 minutes) takes you to the village of Puligny-Montrachet, your base for the next two nights (Walking time 3.5 hours).
Day 4
Puligny Montrachet - Gamay - Chassagne Montrachet
Meals Privided:
Breakfast
Today a climb takes you to the hamlet of Gamay, with its stronghold built on top of a rock. On the untamed mountain slopes, you’ll follow the ridges through the oak, beech, and pine forests with splendid views of the vineyards below. You follow a shelf path through the Santenay Premier cru before entering the prestigious vineyards of Chassagne-Montrachet, where pinot noir and chardonnay flourish side by side (Walking time 5 hours).
Day 5
Puligny- Montrachet - Saint Romain
Meals Privided:
Breakfast
Today you walk through the valley and reach the nestled village of Auxey-Duresses. Its ruby red wines possess a bouquet of blackcurrant, blackberry, and blueberry. The path climbs into the woods where numerous prehistoric and Gallo-Roman ruins have been unearthed. You continue to the hills of Saint-Romain, which has a history of wine-making that dates back 2000 years. The ruins of the castle of the Dukes of Burgundy can also be explored here. (Walking time 3.5 hours).
Day 6
Saint-Romain - Orches - Château de Rochepot
Meals Privided:
Breakfast
You will climb into the forests and foothills to the perched village of Orches: a lookout whose views on a clear day can extend all the way to Mont Blanc, the highest peak of Western Europe. You descend through the ruins of the medieval village of Dracy and later reach the Château de Rochepot, a 13th century gem of architecture with a rich history (Walking time 5 hours).
Day 7
End Beaune
Meals Privided:
Breakfast
After breakfast this morning you will be transferred by taxi (15 minute drive) to Beaune where your trip ends. Additional nights' accommodation can be booked in Beaune - enquire at time of booking.
IN A NUTSHELL
7 days
from $1,345
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TOUR INFORMATION
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| 25/08/2012 | 31/08/2012 | $1,395 |
| 11/08/2012 | 17/08/2012 | $1,395 |
| 10/08/2012 | 16/08/2012 | $1,395 |
| 09/08/2012 | 15/08/2012 | $1,395 |
| 08/08/2012 | 14/08/2012 | $1,395 |
| 07/08/2012 | 13/08/2012 | $1,395 |
| 06/08/2012 | 12/08/2012 | $1,395 |
| 05/08/2012 | 11/08/2012 | $1,395 |
| 04/08/2012 | 10/08/2012 | $1,395 |
| 03/08/2012 | 09/08/2012 | $1,395 |
| 02/08/2012 | 08/08/2012 | $1,395 |
| 12/08/2012 | 18/08/2012 | $1,395 |
| 13/08/2012 | 19/08/2012 | $1,395 |
| 14/08/2012 | 20/08/2012 | $1,395 |
| 24/08/2012 | 30/08/2012 | $1,395 |
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| 26/08/2012 | 01/09/2012 | $1,395 |
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| 21/09/2012 | 27/09/2012 | $1,395 |
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| 07/09/2012 | 13/09/2012 | $1,395 |
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| 09/09/2012 | 15/09/2012 | $1,395 |
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| 09/05/2012 | 15/05/2012 | $1,395 |
| 08/05/2012 | 14/05/2012 | $1,395 |
| 07/05/2012 | 13/05/2012 | $1,395 |
| 06/05/2012 | 12/05/2012 | $1,395 |
| 05/05/2012 | 11/05/2012 | $1,395 |
| 21/04/2012 | 27/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 20/04/2012 | 26/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 06/04/2012 | 12/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 05/04/2012 | 11/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 04/04/2012 | 10/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 03/04/2012 | 09/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 02/04/2012 | 08/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 01/04/2012 | 07/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 15/10/2011 | 21/10/2011 | $1,345 |
| 14/10/2011 | 20/10/2011 | $1,345 |
| 13/10/2011 | 19/10/2011 | $1,345 |
| 12/10/2011 | 18/10/2011 | $1,345 |
| 07/04/2012 | 13/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 08/04/2012 | 14/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 09/04/2012 | 15/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 19/04/2012 | 25/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 18/04/2012 | 24/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 17/04/2012 | 23/04/2012 | $1,395 |
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| 15/04/2012 | 21/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 14/04/2012 | 20/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 13/04/2012 | 19/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 12/04/2012 | 18/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 11/04/2012 | 17/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 10/04/2012 | 16/04/2012 | $1,395 |
| 11/10/2011 | 17/10/2011 | $1,345 |
| 16/05/2012 | 22/05/2012 | $1,395 |
| 05/07/2012 | 11/07/2012 | $1,395 |
| 21/06/2012 | 27/06/2012 | $1,395 |
| 20/06/2012 | 26/06/2012 | $1,395 |
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