Dijon

Tours

Experience the rich wine culture of the Burgundy region, which offers a wide and fascinating variety of wines, each one representative of its specific location. Visit La Cave du Palais, a unique vaulted cellar where you'll be able to enjoy a guided tasting of some of the area's most iconic wines. Take an informative trip through the climates and the years in which each wine was produced, and understand why this is relevant to each bottle's taste and qualities. Step into this special location in the heart of Dijon and take part in an interactive cultural journey. Get to know Burgundy wine culture like a local as you seize the opportunity to taste 6 different wines from regional to Grand Cru appellations, the highest wine qualification.

See all the highlights of Dijon in 1 hour and 45 minutes on a walking tour with a French-speaking guide. Marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of the historic center, such as the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy and the magnificent façade of the Church of Notre-Dame. Stroll down the medieval streets to discover the amazing residences of the aristocracy and get an appreciation of the elegant architecture in the city center. Learn more about the days of the House of Burgundy, from Robert II of France to its confiscation by Louis XI.

Equipped with an audio guide and a map of the town, explore Dijon and visit 18 popular sites around the city. Enjoy the tour at your own pace and discover the fascinating history and facts hidden behind every corner with your audio guide. Start your walking adventure at the tourist office and make your way to Dijon's Notre Dame church, one of the most impressive historical landmarks in the city. See the famous Dijon Owl and learn the story behind it from your audio guide. Continue to Saint-Benigne Cathedral, the "Porte Guillaume" or the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy. Marvel at the colorful roof and gothic architecture of this listed national monument.

You’ll be picked up at 9:30 AM at the Beaune tourist office and travel in an air conditioned minivan (maximum of 8 passengers) on this full-day wine tour. The tour begins with a winery visit near Beaune, where you’ll find a wide range of different wines, including Village, Premier cru and Grand cru. You'll be introduced to different appellations such as Saint-Aubin, Meursault, Les Charmes and Corton-Charlemagne. After the winery visit, your guide will recommend a local restaurant for lunch with local food (on your own expenses). After lunch, you'll head out along the scenic Route des Grands Crus and stop at the famous Romanée-Conti, which produces the most expensive wine in the world. You'll also have a stop at Chateau of Clos de Vougeot. Founded in 1098 by monks, the vineyard of Clos de Vougeot covers 50 hectares. The castle houses the brotherhood of the Knights of the Tastevin. Its wines are some of the most famous in Burgundy, including Le Clos Vougeot Grand Cru. At Nuits Saint Georges you'll have the opportunity to visit a wine cellar and share some time with the winemaker around a tasting of his best Pinot Noir wines. To finish, enjoy a wine tasting at a local wine shop in the charming viallge of Chambolle-Misigny. At the end of the tour you’ll be transferred back to Beaune and dropped off at the tourist office at 5.45PM.

Discover more about the world of French cheese and wine in the center of Dijon. Meet in a cellar in the center of the town, located in a coworking space. Come and taste local cheeses and try different pairings with local wines. Learn why some cheeses pair well with wines and discover local cheeses. Join a local specialist and learn more about the traditions and history of wine in the region and the wide world of cheeses. You can't find the date that suits you? Contact me, I'm flexible! You have children ? Please let me know and we can plan something :)

Travel to the Maison Veuve Ambal, a family-owned winery located in Montagny-lès-Beaune , on a 1.5-hour winery tour and tasting. The maison was established in the heart of Burgundy more than a century ago and has been making quality wines since 1898. Upon arrival you will be taken on a guided walk through the aging cellars and workshops. See the robots and automatons that make the sparkling wine and learn more about the process. Then continue to the Veuve Ambal shop, where you will have a guided tasting of 3 Crémant de Bourgogne drinks. Afterward, spend time browsing the shop and discussing your new wine knowledge. Visits start at: 10:30 AM, 02:30 PM, 03:30 PM, 04:30 PM

After meeting with your guide, you will begin your ride along the bike paths of one of the most prestigious vineyards in France, between old stones and deep heritage. Your guided tour will cross many of the charming towns and villages which create the reputation of the great wines of Burgundy, such as Marsannay-la-Côte, Fixin, Brochon, and Gevrey-Chambertin. There is no difficulty for this course, with this walk suitable for everyone. It will be punctuated by breaks in which you can enjoy the decor, talk about the vineyard, and taste local specialties such as parsley ham and cheeses. All of this of course accompanied by wine from the region!

Option 1: Meet your local guide at 9:45 am in front of Parc Darcy's main gate in the center of Dijon and start the day with a drive through the renowned vineyards of Côte de Nuits to the center of the historic city of Beaune. Option 2: Meet your local guide at 11:00 am in front of the Hospices de Beaune and learn about the historic city of Beaune. Drive through Burgundy's picturesque countryside to our next destination, a charming estate where you'll start with a tasting of the estate’s exquisite wines. Discover the unique flavors and qualities of Burgundy's renowned wines. Following the tasting, enjoy a traditional lunch in the courtyard (if weather allows) featuring a delightful spread of local charcuterie, artisanal cheeses, and more of the estate’s wines. Savor these regional specialties in the serene setting of the estate, immersing yourself in Burgundy's rich culinary heritage. You will then get to discover the actual plots where some of the wines you just had come from, among which are some renowned Grand Crus plots, before driving through some emblematic places of the Côte de Beaune. In the historical village of Meursault, feel the intimacy of an independent winery and fully understand how the world-recognized Pinots and Chardonnays go from grape to bottle through the whole journey, then enjoy a unique commented tasting of several wines of the estate’s production. After a day full of experiences and precious memories, your guide will drop you off in Beaune at 4:30 pm or in Dijon at 5:00 pm.

The tastings start with an explanation of how to taste a wine properly. Your guide reached the highest level of this school in London last year and has ten years of experience leading tasting to both amateurs and professionals. Then along with tasting wines, he will guide you through the different areas within Burgundy, the different grapes, the history, the rules of production, how to read a label in Burgundy etc.

A noble grape, steeped in history ! From village to Grand Cru, these 4 wines will give you the measure of the Climats de Bourgogne. It’s a rich experience that will lead to a better understanding of what makes the Grands Vins de Bourgogne so unique and famous, and will give you all the information you need to enhance your experience on the wine route. An Ambassador mission Being at the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage site is a real opportunity, but also a challenge : to bring it to life and make the most of it. Our tastings are designed to help you discover the Outstanding Universal Value of the “Climats”, making our Côte Viticole a world-class model of viticulture. A Quality Label These tastings are certified Vignobles & Découvertes, a national label for the quality of wine tourism services.