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Day 1: Arrival in Dijon
Arrival in the beautiful town of Dijon, the ancient capital of Burgundy. Dijon is an architecturally rich city offering far more than mustard. Take a quiet walk through the lime- and chestnut-lined paths of Cours du Parc, a green space dating back to 1671, and don't forget to sample the region's gastronomic delights. In the afternoon there is a welcome meeting.
 Day 2: Dijon to Nuits Saint Georges, 16 miles (25km)
You will be following the Route de Grands Crus through some of the famous villages of the Côte de Nuits such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey Saint Denis, Chambolle-Musigny and Vougeot until you reach Nuits-Saint-Georges for your overnight stay. This little town with picturesque streets is known all over the world. Appollo XV mission gave its name to one of the moon's craters!
Day 3: Nuits Saint Georges to Beaune, 16 miles (25km)
 You will leave Nuits Saint Georges heading for Beaune, known as the Burgundy Wine Capital. There you will not only discover cellars sheltering some fantastic “crus”, but you will also find paved roads that take you back into a bygone world. The Hospices de Beaune or Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune, a former charitable almshouse of the XVth century, is now a museum and you should try to visit this if you have enough time.
Day 4: Beaune to Chagny, 25 miles (40km)
You will cross the Côte de Beaune going through the best-known villages such as Pommard, Meursault, and Puligny-Montrachet. You can stop by the Burgundy vineyard of Montrachet, adjoining the village of Puligny-Montrachet, and arguably the most famous white wine vineyard in the world. Overnight stay in Chagny.
 Day 5: Chagny to Givry, 19 miles (30km)
You will leave Chagny following the Voie Verte alongside the Canal du Centre to Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune where you will reach the vineyards of the Côte Chalonnaise. If you wish you can transport yourself back into the Middle Ages with a visit to the Château de Germolles before arriving at Givry for the night.
Day 6:
Givry to Cluny, 28 miles (45km)
From Givry to Cluny you will enjoy a varied landscape of forests and traditional countryside houses, “cabottes” (small stone houses), washhouses, fountains… With a rich artistic heritage, the medieval Saint Gengoux Le National will welcome you in a typical “Burgundian” way. On your way to Cluny, you will go through Cormatin, a village well-known for its château. The landscape changes… becoming a little hillier. For your overnight stay, you arrive in Cluny, the spiritual centre of Europe in the Middle Ages with considerable influence on religion and the arts.
Day 7:
Cluny – Mâcon, 14 miles (23km)
You will follow the easy and flat Green Lane winding its way for about 23 km through the Val Lamartinien. Crossing a landscape dominated by rocks, Solutre Vergisson, you reach Mont Pouilly-classified as one of the most beautifull natural sites in France. Dinner and overnight stay in Macon
 Day 8:
Departure from Mâcon
After breakfast it is time to leave for home or you might prefer to extend your stay by an extra night. |
Freedom Holiday 
Come and discover the secrets of this region of Burgundy. Crossing
vineyards from the Côte de Nuits via the Côte de Beaune to the Mâconnais, you will fall in love with the colourful hills and vineyards punctuated by picturesque villages, where you will enjoy tasty dishes and drink some of the local produce . With plenty of history also, this route will allow you to discover châteaux, historical sites such as the Château du Clos de Vougeot, the Hospices of Beaune, … ending with the famous abbatial town of Cluny.