Spotlight on the Burgundy region
Further to many interest on the Burgundy region from various clients we dedicated this blog on the some of the most popular products and services we offer to our Australian travelers.
These include few of our best hotels and chateau stays, 'must visit' villages, finest dining restaurants, 2 of our best 1er Grand Cru wine tours , canal cruising options, and cultural sites not to miss.
'B' for BEAUNE like BURGNUDY
Beaune is in the centre of the Burgundy wine region and perfect as a base.A few of the many things to do:
- Hospice de Beaune
- Mustard factory
- Wine tours for the 1er Cru road
- Pere Patriache wine visit
Departing from Dijon or Beaune we offer small group wine guided tours.
These include professional registered guides or Sommelier, wine tasting at world famous Burgundy domains, wine tasting lunches in wineries, monuments and Grand Cru route. Private customised tours are also available.
Burgundy has some of the best waterways in France and has many luxury barge options for you to choose from:L'Impressionist, L'Art de Vivre, La Belle Époque and the new Finesse.
Check out the video to find out more on this luxury 'all-inclusive' product.
FEW VILLAGES NOT TO MISS
Pictures are better than words
SELF-DRIVE BOAT CRUISING
Burgundy is one of France's most popular regions for self-drive rental boat cruising.
It has over 15 bases and some of the best 7 night itineraries. Visit our website for more details, or simply Download our brochure.
2016 Early bird deals are still available
WHERE TO STAY
If you do not have a car then we recommend you stay in Beaune at the Hotel Le Cep, De la Poste or Du Cedre or in Dijon at the Hotel Philippe le Bon, Grand hotel La Cloche or the Chapeau Rouge.
If you are driving a car we have many affordable chateau stay options for less than $180 per night.
WHERE TO EAT IN BEAUNE
If you have a palate and a wallet for Michelin Star restaurants, Christian highly recommend L'Oiseau des Vignes located next door to Le Cep Hotel, other bistro like restaurants such as Le Bacchus or Le Bistrot Bourguignon will not disappoint you with their local specialities.
CYCLING SELF-GUIDED PROGRAM
We can recommend to you various Cycling programs. All are fully inclusive with quality 3 to 4* accommodation with half board, premium bikes, local assistance and points of interest to see on the way. Programs are themed around the wineries, the local culture and safe and scenic itineraries.
