Indulge in the art of slow travel on this small group walking vacation through Burgundy, one of France’s most celebrated regions for fine wine, historic charm, and gourmet cuisine.
This unforgettable journey takes us through rolling vineyard-covered hills, medieval villages, and along rural walking trails, offering a rich blend of natural beauty, culture, and culinary excellence.
Known for producing some of the world’s finest wines, Burgundy is a paradise for wine lovers and food enthusiasts alike. We’ll enjoy private wine tastings in world-renowned cellars, savor regional specialties like boeuf bourguignon and Époisses cheese, and stay in a beautifully restored 400-year-old château built on the site of an ancient monastery, blending luxury with history.
Our walks lead us to some of Burgundy’s most picturesque towns, including Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, a medieval gem of cobbled lanes and fortified gates (and the filming location of the movie Chocolat), and Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, where a powerful stone castle overlooks the Burgundy Canal and surrounding countryside.
Along the way, we’ll explore grand abbeys, timeless châteaux, and the peaceful countryside that makes Burgundy one of the most sought-after destinations for a walking vacation in France.
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur, history lover, or simply seeking the slower pace of French countryside travel, this Burgundy walking tour offers a perfect blend of luxury, heritage, and natural beauty, expertly guided and all enjoyed with the genial company of a small group of like-minded travelers.
Rendezvous early afternoon outside the Dijon TGV station and transfer to the famous Abbey of Fontenay. After a visit, continue to our hotel. It is a castle! Join us for a wonderful Welcome Dinner tonight.
Pouilly-en-Auxois, Château Sainte Sabine
Take a short drive to Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, the location for the movie ‘Chocolat’, then hike past Charolais cattle farms to the remains of the Alesia settlement, where Julius Caesar subdued the Gauls during the Gallic Wars. After lunch at a traditional Burgundy auberge in medieval Semur-en-Auxois, we’ll walk through town on small rural lanes to a private manor house for a nice cup of tea.
Pouilly-en-Auxois, Château Sainte Sabine
Walk near the Burgundy canal and in the hills to Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, with its famous medieval castle. After lunch, we follow the fringe of the plateau with magnificent views of the valley, then drop down to reach the Château de Commarin. We are welcomed by the owner himself, descendant of an aristocratic family with 500 years of history. Transfer to Beaune and our hotel in the historic center.
Beaune, Hotel de la Poste
Visit the market and the famous Hospices de Beaune, founded as a charitable alms house nearly 600 years ago. Then a private lunch at Château d’Entre-deux-Monts, a charming castle in the woods dating from the time of Louis XIII. Next, we’re off to the Côte de Nuits vineyards and the Château de Clos-Vougeot, the headquarters of the brotherhood of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, where we see the chateau, the Cistercian cellars and wine presses.
Beaune, Hotel de la Poste
Walk above the vineyards of Volnay, following a back-hills trail to reach Saint-Romain, an ancient stone village. After lunch, we hike with splendid views of Château de La Rochepot, then transfer to the Côte de Beaune for a wine tasting at a family-run domain. Our next stop is Tournus, one of the most important monastic centers of Burgundy.
Tournus, Hotel de Greuze
We’ll start the day in Brancion with coffee and croissants at the foot of its medieval castle. Our walk takes us downhill on ancient paths to a string of quaint villages, each with its own Romanesque church. After lunch at an auberge in Blanot, we transfer to Tournus, with time to visit the abbey. Farewell Dinner is at a Michelin-starred restaurant near our hotel.
Tournus, Hotel de Greuze
Depart from the Dijon TGV station or the Tournus train station.
