Discover the Best of Beautiful Dijon - French Side Travel

Discover the Best of Beautiful Dijon

5 Days | Wine & Food

See the highlights of Dijon

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Enjoy two full days of wine tastings, including one on a bike. Pedal through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Burgundy vineyards for a unique perspective. Take in the highlights of Dijon with a private guide, and then enjoy free time to explore on your own.

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Day 1: Paris - Dijon

Train in First Class Between Paris and Dijon

Private Transfer from Dijon Train Station to your Accommodation

A chauffeur will meet you for a private transfer between the train station and your lodging.

Overnight Stay with Breakfast at a 4-star Historic Hotel in the Center of Dijon

dijon's church at day, france

Day 2: Dijon

Full-Day Private Bike Tour through the Côte de Nuits Wine Region

Discover the vineyards of the Côte de Nuits, and the Champs Elysées of Burgundy, by bike!

Pedal through the vineyards and discover small and typical villages like Marsannay, Fixin, Gevrey Chambertin, Morey Saint-Denis, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanee, and Nuits Saint Georges.

This tour takes you from the north of Côte de Nuits to Nuits Saint Georges. After a short transfer by minibus from your hotel in Dijon, the guide will do a briefing about how to use the bicycle and adjust your helmet.

You will ride through the heart of the Burgundy wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Discover the famous Clos de Vougeot before heading to the iconic Romanée Conti plot. After a stop for lunch in Nuits Saint Georges, the capital of vineyards in the Côte de Nuits, you’ll ride back to Gevrey Chambertin for a final tasting.

Upon conclusion of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Dijon.

Overnight Stay with Breakfast at a 4-star Historic Hotel in the Center of Dijon

wine tour in the loire valley

Day 3: Dijon

Private Guided Walking Tour of Dijon’s Historic Center

Your guide will lead you through the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage classified city center of Dijon. Discover the history of a city with the towering Ducal Palace, half-timbered medieval buildings, and cobblestone streets. This resplendent place was the capital of the powerful Duchy of Burgundy for centuries.

Suggestion: Free Day in Dijon

A stroll through Dijon reveals a charming and well-preserved medieval town that is perfectly accessible by foot. The quaint alleys are lined by half-timbered houses that look like something out of a fairytale. The Saint-Bénigne Cathedral is truly a Gothic masterpiece.

The Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy contains remarkably well-preserved buildings from the 14th through 17th centuries. The Philippe le Bon Tower is a 15th-century watchtower offering some marvelous views for those who climb its 316 steps. The palace contains the exceptional Musée des Beaux-Arts.

There are some great fine-dining restaurants accompanied by renowned wines from the region’s prestigious vineyards including Couchey, Brochon, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Chambolle-Musigny.

Enjoy Dijon, a beautiful gem in France’s Burgundy region!

Overnight Stay with Breakfast at a 4-star Historic Hotel in the Center of Dijon

Day 4: Beaune

Full Day Private Guided Tour of the Côte de Beaune Wine Region

While Burgundy is well known for its Dijon mustard and Anise of Flavigny candies, above all it is its vineyards and exceptional wines that shine!

Your guide is a local wine expert eager to share the secret of the region’s wine and terroir with you.

You will follow the “Route des Grands Crus” and explore the Côte de Beaune vineyards. The region’s famous appellations include Pommard and the Golden Triangle of Burgundy’s Great White Wines: Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet. You will taste a selection of these at a private tasting in local wineries.

Later by the Corton hillside, a unique location in Burgundy for red and white Grands crus, you will sample elegant pinot noirs and unoaked white wines. In the afternoon, relax in the vineyard and enjoy a prestigious tasting in a renowned estate. Enjoy the elegance of Pinots Noirs and unoaked white wines.

Overnight Stay with Breakfast at a 4-star Historic Hotel in the Center of Dijon

romantic couple walking in vineyards

Day 5: Beaune - Dijon - Paris

Private Transfer from your Accommodation to Dijon Train Station

A private driver will pick you up at your accommodation and drive you safely to the train station.

Train in First Class between Dijon and Paris

beautiful day at Paris

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About This Trip:

    • Enjoy 24/7 English-spoken telephone assistance while traveling
    • This itinerary includes transport, activities, guides, accommodations with breakfasts, and other listed services
    • Price is in USD per person, assuming double occupancy. Note that prices and availability are subject to change.

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