Burgundy is renowned for its warm hospitality and inimitable knack for enjoying life, rich in tradition, gastronomy, history, and excellent wines. Even before Julius Caesar fought his decisive battles with the Gaulles, people have been lured to this beautiful land of gently rolling landscapes, sleepy villages, rivers and canals. Burgundy is the old France, a land of culture, countryside, fine food and wine. Stately historic châteaux, miles of straight Roman roads and magnificent Romanesque churches give constant reminders of Burgundy’s heritage. The beauty of its traditional architecture will pleasantly surprise you.
Cycle tour - South Burgundy - self-guided - 5D/4N Classic
South Burgundy by bike
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582€
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Duration
5 Days -
Difficulty
Easy -
Distance
122km -
Landscapes
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Nature -
City -
Castle -
Greenway
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Theme
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Family -
E-Bike -
Culture -
Weekend
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Type of Journey
Self-Guided
Characteristics of this journey/holiday
Day by day
Day 1
Discover the treasures of Dijon such as the Church Notre Dame, the Tomb of the Dukes, who were more important than the king of France in medieval Burgundy. The influence of the Dukes of Burgundy was renowned and they were particularly close to the English throne.
Day 2 Dijon – Beaune 43 km
The rolling vineyard countryside is waiting. This is the heart of Burgundy and you will savour it. Don’t miss a visit to the wine château of Aloxe Corton, with its delightfully ornate roof, or the 12th Century Clos de Vougeot Château, which was the property of the Citeaux Abbey for several centuries. In Nuits St Georges you will have a tasting in the world-renowned wine village that has produced wine for a thousand years.
Day 3 Beaune – Chateauneuf 35 km
In the morning you will visit this cultural wine capital, with its famous Hôtel Dieu the ancient hospice, a 15th century masterpiece of gothic art, built after the Hundred Years War. You are leaving for some of the most famous wine villages in the world, Pommard. Then you will return to Beaune before continuing to Châteauneuf. You will stay in a pleasant Chambre d’Hôtes beneath the walls of the château in a huddle of attractive 13th century houses. Historical monuments, such as the old village ‘Lavoirs’, typify this area.
Day 4 Chateauneuf – Dijon 44 km
It is possible to visit the XVth century castle before leaving the village by a lovely small street down to the Canal de Bourgogne in the Ouche Valley. You will also pass a Cistercian monastery before continuing along the waterside to arrive in Dijon by the lake Kir
Day 5
Your bike trip is unfortunately over. Breakfast and departure from Dijon.
Accommodation
3 nights in 3* star hotels in room with private facilities
1 night in 2* star hotels in room with private facilities
Included services
Nights in 2/3* star hotels in room with private facilities
Daily breakfast
4-course dinner (Option)
Personal welcome meeting
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
1 wine tasting in Nuit-St-Georges
Rout book, maps and information material
24 h Service Hotline
GPS-Tracks on demand
Tour dates
Arrival: Daily 19.03. – 31.10.2021
Additional informations
Grade: Easy terrain, just on day 3 easy but long climb from Savigny. Asphalted side routs, agricultural roads and cycling paths
How to get there ?
| By plane: the nearest international airports are LYON SAINT EXUPERY, PARIS ORLY or PARIS CHARLES DE GAULLE
By train / TGV: Arrival station: DIJON CENTRE Direct TGV connection from Paris, Lyon, Lausanne (Switzerland), Frankfurt (Germany).
By car: Paris (A6) Lille / Belgium (A26-A5) Metz / Luxembourg (A31) Strasbourg / Germany (A36) Geneva / Switzerland (A40-A39)
Parking: Secured parking garage in front of the hotel in Dijon (covered) |
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