Paris to Dijon

You will take the TGV from Paris at about 8:00am and arrive in Dijon where you private wine expert will pick you up at the station.

In the morning, get will get a first hand view and explanation of the prestigious Grand Cru vineyards of the Cote de Nuits while familiarizing you with the intricacies of the terroirs along the way. You'll visit of the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot
and then do wine your first tasting at a local winery with introduction to wine tasting techniques, the wine appellation system and its crus

The lunch at a local bistro in the historical city centre of Beaune. Stroll down the cobble stone roads for a visit of the Hotel Dieu, one of the oldest regional landmarks.

Pommard, Meursault and Puligny Montrachet on the southern slopes await you in the afternoon and our day will come to an end after a memorable tasting at the Chateau de Chassagne Montrachet.

Then transfer back to the train station or hotel

Simply put, an intimate sensory experience for the discerning traveler. We can of course customize the day to include specific vineyards and experiences like ballooning, horse riding or biking.

Cost : 2 people - € 450.00 / pers.

Exclusive and private, fully escorted with a high attention to detail, this tour includes:
* Local bilingual French English guide
* Transportation
* Lunch
* Museum entrance fees
* Wine tastings
* Round Trip TGV
* Taxes

A day in Beaune

Departure : Wednesdays (other days available on request)

9.36 am Arrival by train

Morning: Visit to the largest Burgundy wine cellar, the Maison Patriarche. - 16 wines to drink. The cellar is located in the former Carmelite Convent, whose cellars are linked to those of the 14th Century Chartreux Monastery. Followed by Visit to a fascinating Mustard Mill

Lunch

Afternoon: Visit of the Hotel-Dieu is the treasure of Beaune, a 'medieval jewel', with its superb multi-colored Burgundian roof tiles. It was originally a hospice founded by the chancellor, Nicolas Rolin, and his wife in 1443 to help the inhabitants of Beaune who were suffering the effects of poverty and famine after the Hundred Years' War. It now also houses the Museum of Wine of Burgundy (Musee du Vin de Bourgogne) and remains an outstanding example of medieval architecture.

At mid-afternoon, you will leave Beaune, the capital of the Burgundy region where 322 out of 450 hectares of vineyards produce First Class vintages, to visit the prestigious Cote de Nuits, traveling by car through world famous villages such as Nuit Saint Georges (Vosne Romanee), with a stop to admire the Romanee Conti and de Vougeot Chateaux (Gevrey Chambertin).

Private Wine Excursions around Beaune