Best time to visit: April-October
Go for this: The fairytale-like village of Beaune, with its magnificent Hospices, France's most spectacular medieval charity hospital. Gorgeous landscapes of rolling green vined hills surround Beaune — Burgundy’s capital of wine. Hidden beneath the city's streets is a labyrinth of wine cellars dating back several centuries, where some of the world's most prestigious wines repose. Also not to be missed — the Château du Clos de Vougeot, offering a unique insight into the region’s wine-making history, as well as Vézelay’s 12th century abbey.
But try this: Cycle through the Burgundy vineyards on dedicated bike paths, stopping at traditional wine cellars to taste a variety of fine wines. Alternatively, you can hike the wild reaches of the Morvan Regional Natural Park, sail along the tranquil waterways in a canal boat, or float above it all in a hot-air balloon!
Favorite guest experience: Private Food & Wine Tour of Dijon. Learn about Burgundy’s famous cuisine as you explore Dijon with your private guide (an expert foodie), stopping to taste local wines and food specialties, such as Dijon mustard, regional cheeses, traditional gougère pastries, sweet gingerbread, and finish your tour with a Kir cocktail, a classic aperitif.
Favorite hotel: Le Cep, in the heart of historic Beaune. The hotel owes its charm and warm atmosphere to the union of many old homes built between the 14th and the 18th centuries. Each guest room is unique and named for different Burgundy wines. The hotel features a wonderful spa and a charming restaurant, Loiseau des Vignes, serving regional cuisine.
Favorite restaurant: Greuze, a Michelin-starred restaurant in the historic town of Tournus; a perfect place to sample fine Burgundian cuisine, such as volaille de bresse (the finest chicken in France) in Vin Jaune sauce.
Foods:
- Boeuf Bourguignon (beef braised in Burgundian red wine)
- Oeufs en Meurette (eggs poached in red wine)
- Escargots à La Bourgogne (Burgundy snails)
- Gougère au Fromage (savory cheese puffs)
- Dijon Mustard
- Epoisse
- Comte & Racelette Cheesees
- Anis De Flavigny (candy originally created by monks)
- Tarte Tatin (apple tart)
Wine - Varietals:
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Gamay
Wine - Appellations:
- Chablis
- Côte-d’Or
- Côte de Beaune
- Mâcon
- Côte de Nuits
- Côte Chalonnaise
- Mâconnais
- Beaujolais
Best time to visit: April-October
Go for this: The fairytale-like village of Beaune, with its magnificent Hospices, France's most spectacular medieval charity hospital. Gorgeous landscapes of rolling green vined hills surround Beaune — Burgundy’s capital of wine. Hidden beneath the city's streets is a labyrinth of wine cellars dating back several centuries, where some of the world's most prestigious wines repose. Also not to be missed — the Château du Clos de Vougeot, offering a unique insight into the region’s wine-making history, as well as Vézelay’s 12th century abbey.
But try this: Cycle through the Burgundy vineyards on dedicated bike paths, stopping at traditional wine cellars to taste a variety of fine wines. Alternatively, you can hike the wild reaches of the Morvan Regional Natural Park, sail along the tranquil waterways in a canal boat, or float above it all in a hot-air balloon!
Favorite guest experience: Private Food & Wine Tour of Dijon. Learn about Burgundy’s famous cuisine as you explore Dijon with your private guide (an expert foodie), stopping to taste local wines and food specialties, such as Dijon mustard, regional cheeses, traditional gougère pastries, sweet gingerbread, and finish your tour with a Kir cocktail, a typical aperitif.
Favorite hotel: Le Cep, in the heart of historic Beaune. The hotel owes its charm and warm atmosphere to the union of many old homes built between the 14th and the 18th centuries. Each guest room is unique and named for different Burgundy wines. The hotel features a wonderful spa and a charming restaurant, Loiseau des Vignes, serving regional cuisine.
Favorite restaurant: Greuze, a Michelin-starred restaurant in the historic town of Tournus; a perfect place to sample fine Burgundian cuisine, such as volaille de bresse (the finest chicken in France) in Vin Jaune sauce.
Foods:
- Boeuf Bourguignon (beef braised in Burgundian red wine)
- Oeufs en Meurette (eggs poached in red wine)
- Escargots à La Bourgogne (Burgundy snails)
- Gougère au Fromage (savory cheese puffs)
- Dijon Mustard
- Epoisse
- Comte & Racelette Cheesees
- Anis De Flavigny (candy originally created by monks)
- Tarte Tatin (apple tart)
Wine - Varietals:- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
- Gamay
Wine - Appellations:- Chablis
- Côte-d’Or
- Côte de Beaune
- Mâcon
- Côte de Nuits
- Côte Chalonnaise
- Mâconnais
- Beaujolais
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