Sit back and sip some world-class wines
The region of Burgundy promises to recharge your batteries with some much-needed R&R. Be it a peaceful walk along Europe’s last wild river, a spiritual retreat, a stroll along natural sights, or a tour of châteaux and other historic buildings. Oh, did we forget to mention that Burgundy is one of France’s main wine producing areas? There’s that too. Renowned for both its red and white wines (mostly made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes) you can sip some of Europe’s most renowned wines while taking in true natural beauty.
Trip Ideas
Burgundian Getaway
Beaune has been B&R’s most beloved European homebase for the past two decades. On this trip, we share our favourite wines, local experts and culinary delights, and provide a B&R guide at your disposal, but this experience is one we’ve set-up to allow you to discover things at your own pace.
- Partake in an authentic culinary experience; shop in the local market and head to a private cooking class.
- Bike or walk through vineyards and beautiful countryside taking in the cote’s vistas.
- Indulge in a unique (and educational) wine tasting featuring the various tastes of Burgundian winemakers.
Inspired? Craft a similar Bespoke guided trip starting from $500-$1,000 per person per night.
Biking the Vineyards
Thousands of miles of peaceful, paved roads await your exploration off the beaten track when traversing this stunningly varied landscape. We’ll lead you to the top of the gorgeous Hautes Côtes, uncork the splendid vintages from French wine’s ancestral home and bed down in the region’s most exclusive hotels.
- Dine at La Côte d’Or – Bernard Loiseau, one of the most famous eateries in Burgundy.
- Bike along some of the most well-known vineyards of the region: Le Montrachet, Chambertin, La Tâche and Musigny.
- Taste world-renowned wines and let us surprise you with some unique tastings unlike any other.
Inspired? Craft a similar Bespoke guided trip starting from $1,000-$2,000 per person per night.
Barging and Biking
Explore the region where time is measured by the ripening of grapes rather than the turning of clocks, and life remains intimately tied to the land and the seasons. Bike through the countryside, explore the region’s unique gastronomy and cruise along the beautiful and tranquil waterways of Burgundy.
- Tour the Château de Longecourt, where American airmen were sheltered during the war.
- Bike past Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée and Vougeot—some of the most famous vineyards in the world.
- Take a hot air balloon ride over the lush and endless vineyards of Burgundy.
Inspired? Craft a similar Bespoke guided trip starting from $2,000-$3,000 per person per night.
Feature Hotels
L’Hôtel de Beaune
This 19thC hotel is ideally located within steps of the shops and restaurants in the historic centre of Beaune. The courtyard is a great spot to unwind over a glass of wine, and the terrace leads to an incredible view over the city’s medieval rooftops. L’Hôtel is very intimate offering only 10 rooms. We’ll take over the whole place and you’ll feel like you are right at home. View hotel website »
Amaryllis and Hirondelle Barges
Your homes-away-from-home as you dine, sleep and cruise the beautiful and tranquil waterways of Burgundy are the Amaryllis and the Hirondelle. Both are high-end barges whose interiors are uncompromising in their attention to detail. Each has its own personality and individual comforts, but all rooms are meticulously appointed. View ship website »
La Bastion Ste. Anne, Beaune
Upon turning the key to the Bastion’s outer wall (yes, it has its own stone wall) one feels as though they have entered into a magical fairy-tale setting. Dating back to 1637, the Bastion is an official historic monument that has been transformed into an idyllic retreat. Throughout the house ancient stone walls are juxtaposed with clean contemporary design. Its walled courtyard houses a gorgeous garden that is private just to you! View hotel website »
Our Trip Designers are a special breed. Part guru, part collaborator, part mind-reader, they have the full breadth of B&R resources at their fingertips. Extraordinarily well-travelled, they’ve been there, lived there, done it, planned it and eaten it, too. With a combined geographic knowledge that’s nothing short of staggering, they can save you literally years of research. Above all, they’re incredibly good at what they do.
Accolades
“Our trip was the most memorable of the many vacations we have taken. The guides were fantastic, the routes awe-inspiring, and the accommodations and food were phenomenal! We hope to travel with B&R in the near future!”
— Scott Thompson, Burgundy Biking 2011
Notes from the Road
- Kurt Russell’s Passionate PursuitsPublished in Aspen Magazine | By Janet O’Grady | Photo Ashley Davis Tilly It was another landscape view, many years ago, that inspired Russell’s biggest wine epiphany. During a Butterfield & Robinson bike trip that he took with Hawn …
- Beaune: Our Medieval JewelA well-preserved medieval jewel in the heart of the Burgundian vineyards, wine is more influential in the history and development of Beaune than any other item or commodity. Strategically situated in the middle of the famous Cote d’Or vineyards, half …
- A Riding Revelation“Wow.” I said it more times than I can remember—and the ride lasted barely two hours. My first-ever B&R biking experience took place, appropriately enough, in Beaune, the heart of Burgundy wine country, our longtime European home. Pedalling an easygo …
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