A Luxury Escape to Burgundy's Vineyards - French Side Travel

A Luxury Escape to Burgundy's Vineyards

6 Days | Wine & Food

Luxurious hotels and wine tours in France's premiere wine region.

Luxury | From $8,499 pp

For wine lovers, this six-day trip will be the perfect opportunity to discover the best of the renowned Burgundy vineyards and wines. You'll enjoy exclusive tastings created just for you and your specific preferences. See parts of cellars that are usually closed to the public. You'll also spend a day learning about the best seasonal and local produce in the region, put your cooking skills to the test, and finally enjoy a delicious seven-course meal paired with local wines. Truly the best way to experience Burgundy!

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Day 1: Paris - Beaune

Private Transfer from Paris to Burgundy

A chauffeur will meet you for a private transfer between Paris and Burgundy

Overnight with Breakfast at a Luxury 5-star Hotel in the Heart of Beaune

Architecture in Beaune, france

Day 2: Beaune

Private Cooking Class in Beaune

This morning make your way independently to a French cooking school in Beaune for a full day of exploring, cooking, and tasting designed to introduce you to the delightful gastronomic culture of the region. Highlights include a two-hour hands-on cooking class in an atelier kitchen, a Champagne apéritif followed by a seven-course menu including a local cheese course, and a Burgundian wine pairing hand-selected from a wine shop.

Depending on the day, visit a favorite fromagerie and local artisan butcher or a morning Beaune market tour to gather provisions for lunch.

Everyone will don an apron, standing behind their cutting board as the chef talks through the day’s menu. They will explain and demonstrate the classic French culinary techniques used in each recipe, from sautéing to searing to sauce-making, and then everyone will get to work prepping the ingredients and participating in the hands-on cooking class.

Once the cooking is done, aprons will come off, and you will head up to the airy third-floor dining room for a leisurely lunch. A zinc-topped table will be set for the convivial lunch in a simple French fashion, next to a wall of windows overlooking the atrium below. Candles will be lit and Champagne flutes will be filled.

The menu is constantly changing, depending on the season, and is always full of new surprises from favorite artisan food producers and from the cooking school’s own potager.

Overnight with Breakfast at a Luxury 5-star Hotel in the Heart of Beaune

a cooking class in paris

Day 3: Beaune

Luxury Full Day South of Burgundy Wine Tour for Amateurs

In this full-day tour, you will learn about the concept of terroir, specifically the southern terroir, the geology of the Côte Chalonnaise, which is a natural extension of the Côte de Beaune, the unique geological phenomena of Mâconnais, the powerful role of the Cluny and Cîteaux monks, the unique history of Gamay and Aligoté, the beginnings of Crémant de Bourgogne, the work of the winemakers, and the secrets of Pouilly-Fuissé through a sensorial tasting.

Along the Route des Grands Crus you will discover Mercurey, Rully, Pouilly-Fuissé, Givry, Saint-Véran, and La Roche de Solutré.

You will be joined by a local guide who is an expert in Burgundy wines and is completely bilingual. Your day includes two private visits where you will taste both white and red wines and young and old vintages.

Overnight with Breakfast at a Luxury 5-star Hotel in the Heart of Beaune

romantic couple in vineyards, france

Day 4: Beaune - Dijon - Pommard

Private Driver at Disposal

A private car and chauffeur will be at your disposal for the day (8 hours).

Private Visit and Tasting in Beaune

You will have a private tour of the cellars of Château de Beaune.

Let yourself get acquainted with Burgundy with this tour composed of the most demanding connoisseurs. Together with a wine expert, discover remarkable Burgundy wines, and learn about the history, secrets, and wines of the cellars. This is a one-of-a-kind experience with privileged access to private areas of the cellars.

This outstanding experience in the heart of the 15th-century fortress will be followed by a commented tasting of eight remarkable wines: three iconic Premiers Crus and five Grands Crus, Burgundy’s most unique rendition

Private Tailor-Made Tasting

Captivate your senses with an extraordinary private tasting. Let your wine expert enlighten and immerse you in the rare Burgundy terroirs. Unearth the secrets of truly great wines: the soils in the vineyard and the skills of the winemaker. Select six of their most sought-after cuvées and learn how to assess the qualities of outstanding wine.

During this private session, taste six wines and discover your wine profile, the most remarkable terroirs of Burgundy, biodynamic winemaking techniques as well as how to connect with your senses

Overnight Stay with Breakfast at a 5-Star Hotel in the City Center of Dijon

Day 5: Chablis - Dijon

Full-Day Luxury Private Tour of Chablis and Grand Auxerrois for Amateurs

In this full-day tour, you will learn about the specificities of Kimmeridgian soil and its influence on Chablis wines, the different facets of Chardonnay, the concept of minerality, the diversity of ‘terroirs’ in northern Burgundy through the geological complexities and a precise study of the landscape, the work of the winemakers, the uniqueness of Chablis Grands Crus, and the ever-important concept of climate through a geo-sensorial tasting.

Along the route des Grands Crus you will discover places such as Chablis, Irancy, Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, Joigny, Vézelay among others.

You will be joined by a local guide who is an expert in Burgundy wines and is completely bilingual. Your day includes visits and two private tastings where you will discover both white and red wines and young and old vintages.

Overnight Stay with Breakfast at a 5-Star Hotel in the City Center of Dijon

Day 6: Dijon - Paris

Luxury Private Transfer in Dijon

A chauffeur will meet you for a private transfer from your accommodation to the train station.

Train in First Class between Dijon and Paris

Paris view with sunset

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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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