Burgundy
4 nights & 5 Days
Burgundy is a historical region of France where two of life’s greatest pleasures reign supreme: food and wine.
This five-day tour has been designed to showcase the beauties of this fabulous wine-growing region, from its UNESCO-listed “climats” to the exceptional Grands crus. Days will be spent in charming villages full of history, with private tours and tastings at unique wine estates. You will also enjoy a scenic drive along the Route des Grands Crus, France’s oldest wine route.
Adeline Borra
Chef
Adeline Borra is a passionate artisanal chef born and raised in Burgundy. Exposed to the region’s legendary food and wines since an early age, she trained as a chef working with top Michelin stars and developed a strong passion for creative cooking, fuelled by extensive travel worldwide. She recently founded Terroirs by Adeline, a new project focused on creating unique and exclusive food and wine experiences in Burgundy.
Burgundy
4 nights & 5 Days
Day 1 - Arrival
Welcome to Burgundy! Hotel Le Cep will be your base for this itinerary. Once you’ve checked in, the rest of the day will be yours to settle in or explore the lovely village of Beaune. In the evening, you’ll enjoy a delightful welcome dinner at the on-site Michelin-starred restaurant Loiseau des Vignes.
Overnight at Hotel Le Cep
Day 2 - A day in Burgundy
Today will be devoted to the wonderful world of Burgundian food and wine with Chef Adeline Borra, the tour designer. After a typical French breakfast at the chef’s lab, you’ll get a thorough introduction to Burgundian wines and vineyards before hitting the road to explore the Côte de Beaune. During the visit, you’ll stop for a private tour and tasting at a local wine estate. An exciting wine tasting session will await you back at the chef’s lab, with ten different wines, including six Premiers crus and Grand crus blends. Afterwards, you’ll enjoy a gastronomic lunch in the classic Burgundian style, during which the chef will share everything you need to know about food and wine pairing. The rest of the day will be yours to relax at the hotel’s spa.
Overnight at Hotel Le Cep
Day 3 - Taste of Burgundy
The day will start with a private tour of Beaune to discover all its beautiful landmarks. Then you’ll delve into the world of France’s iconic condiment - mustard - with a visit to Maison Fallot, an independent family-run business since 1840. After lunch, you’ll head to the capital of Burgundy, Dijon, to explore its splendid medieval center, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight at Hotel Le Cep
Day 4 - Chateaux & villages on the Route de Grands crus
After a leisurely morning, you’ll take a scenic drive along the Route des Grands Crus, one of France’s most celebrated wine trails, amid idyllic Burgundian villages and expanses of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards. Along the way, you’ll enjoy private tours and tastings at Chateau de Pommard and Chateau de La Cree, two of the region’s greatest wine-making estates. A gastronomic farewell dinner will then await you at Loiseau des Vignes for your last evening in Burgundy.
Overnight at Hotel Le Cep
Day 5 - Departure
It is time to say goodbye and see you soon for your next journey!!!!!
Postcards
Discover some of the most remarkable wineries, farms, villages and restaurants you will touch during this journey.
Burgundy
Located in the southeast of Paris, Burgundy is a historical region of France where enchanting waterways, medieval villages and vast expanses of vineyards mark the landscape. This area, which was once an independent kingdom, boasts a centuries-old history of viticulture and offers a great mix of historical sites and natural attractions to discover. Highlights include the Abbey of Fontenay, a Cistercian jewel dating from the 12th century, and the stunning rock of Solutré, which is often nicknamed “Burgundy’s Eiffel Tower”.
The “Climats” of Burgundy
“Climat” is the name used to refer to specific vine plots on the slopes of Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, characterized by specific natural conditions and centuries-old winemaking expertise. There are about 1000 climats in Burgundy, each with its own name, history and taste. Since 2015, the Climats of Burgundy are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a “cultural landscape” resulting from the combined action of man and nature.
Le Cep is a five-star hotel occupying two private mansions in the medieval heart of Beaune. An institution in town with some 30 years of history, the hotel offers uniquely decorated rooms, a sleek spa with a wide range of treatments and a Michelin-starred restaurant which is considered a temple of fine regional gastronomy. In addition, the property is complete with two historic courtyards dating from the 16th century and a beautiful French garden.
The restaurant of Hotel Le Cep is the perfect place for gastronomes wanting a taste of the finest regional cuisine. Chef Mourad Haddouche and his team take diners on a gastronomic journey of Burgundy as they discover the region’s flavours. On the menu are traditional dishes as well as more innovative creations, all exquisitely paired with the finest regional blends. There’s even an entire menu dedicated to wines by the glass, with 70 different labels to choose from.
Beaune
Beaune is a quintessentially Burgundian town where cobbled streets are lined with timber-framed houses and lead to charming little squares. Founded in Roman times, Beaune has a rich heritage that includes the splendid Romanesque basilica of Notre Dame and the old Hospices, listed among the country's most prestigious historic monuments. Beaune is considered the wine capital of Burgundy, with well-known producers, lots of wine tasting opportunities, and an unmissable wine charity auction that gathers wine professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world every November.
With over 180 years of history, Maison Fallot is the oldest producer of mustard in France. This family-run business has a reputation for producing exceptional quality products, using artisanal methods handed down from generation to generation. In 2009, their mustard received the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) mark. The visit to their facilities in Beaune comprises a tour of the first French museum dedicated to mustard, a sensory experience through the different stages of the production process and a tasting session of this legendary French condiment.
Dijon
Dijon is the capital of Burgundy and the birthplace of France’s famous condiment - mustard. Officially recognized as a “city of art and history”, Dijon has a UNESCO-listed historical center where cars are banned and medieval architecture abound. Things to see include picturesque half-timbered houses and beautifully preserved landmarks like the grandiose Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy. The town is also one of France’s four cities of gastronomy, with a vast permanent space dedicated to food and wine, fabulous Michelin-starred restaurants and a famous international food fair that takes place every year in November.
Route de Grands Cru
Founded in the 1930s, the Route de Grands Crus is the oldest wine route in France and one of the most celebrated, offering the opportunity to discover some of the region’s top Grands Crus. It spans 60 km between the Côte de Nuits in the Côte de Beaune, passing through 38 picturesque wine villages and a host of historical estates and cellars. The route is well signposted and can be easily explored both by car or on two wheels.
Pommard
Pommard is a charming wine village along the Route des Grands Crus. Its name is said to derive from Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruitful abundance, which perfectly describes the wine vocation of Pommard. The village has a solid reputation for producing some of the finest reds in the region, made exclusively with Pinot Noir grapes.
Château de Pommard is an impressive wine-producing castle with 300 years of history. Founded in 1726, its owners included French noblemen, a famous psychoanalyst, and most recently, a US tech entrepreneur who introduced biodynamic viticulture practices. The estate’s 20 hectares of walled vineyards boast seven distinct terroirs rich in clay and limestone, all hand-harvested and cultivated with a noninvasive approach in order to produce wines that fully express the territory.
With a history that goes back to the 15th century, Château de la Crée is a major wine estate in Santenay, initially owned by the chancellor of the Duke of Burgundy. The estate comprises 25 acres of prime Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyard plots cultivated sustainably using biodynamic farming practices. Almost half of all plantings are Premier Cru, including the aromatic Puligny-Montrachet La Garenne (white) and the elegant Volnay Clos des Angles (red).
Santenay
Santenay is a lovely Burgundian village in the southernmost part of Côte de Beaune. Fed by a natural spring, Santenay is a famous spa center and a prime wine-growing district in the region. Visitors will find beautiful historic estates, a thousand-year-old castle with a unique glazed tile roof, but also the only windmill in Côte de Beaune and even a casino.
