Tailor Made Walking Holidays Burgundy
Wine, walking and some of the most beautiful and historic countryside in France… it doesn’t get better than this
In the Burgundy region...
Burgundy's greatest period was during the XVth century when it was probably one of the richest regions of Europe. Much of the art and architecture from that period survives today. Beaune is the centre of the wine-making industry at the heart of the prestigious vineyards of the Cotes de Beaune and Cotes de Nuits. It's a fertile landscape waiting to be explored; rich in history, tiny villages, millhouses, flamboyant chateaux and parish churches. Perhaps it’s only fair to add that the area is best known for its vineyards which produce some of the best wines in France.
So what better than to walk through it, taking in the best of the air, the land, water and the wine? Breathe in the history and explore this wonderful region. Where to start and where to go are the questions that put many off. That’s why InspiredTravel.net has utilised the expertise, experience and enthusiasm of its Francophile team to do the hard work first. We’ve identified routes and itineraries, stop-off points and accommodation, and key historic sites to create tailor-made walking holidays in Burgundy. We’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to. Apart from the walking, of course.
Our Itinerary
We have based our Burgundy walking holiday on two expertly researched locations within the area, Beaune and Gevrey Chambertain, to allow you to explore it in full.
Beaune
The atmospheric old town of Beaune is at the centre of the wine-making region and its history.
>Walk to Savigny-les-Beaune and visit the chateau that also houses a collection of old cars and aeroplanes. Walk back to Beaune through the vineyards and the village of Aloxe Corton
>Walk from Beaune to Mersault, visit the Chateau de Mersault with its wonderful tasting cellars and then continue to Puligny-Montrachet for its famous whites before returning to Beaune via Volnay and Pommard.
>The Ouche valley - stroll along the banks of the river and visit churches, medieval fortified castles and abbeys en route or go for a ride in an old steam train. 3* hotel on HB basis
Gevrey Chambertain
Gevrey Chambertain is the location of your second Burgundy holiday hotel, towards the north of the region. This attractive village is testament to its affluence and history which dates back to 640AD when the famous vineyards were created. Visit the imposing castle and church together with a wine tasting. 3* hotel on HB basis.
>Walk to Nuits St Georges and wander around this famous village. Follow the Routes des Vins to Vougeot and visit its fine renaissance chateau of Clos Vougeot before your return.
>A circular walk from Gevrey that wanders through the Foret de Plombieres.
>Spend holiday time in the Medieval city of Dijon, visit the mustard museum and the old historic centre.
