Experience Beaune
This is the ultimate getaway to the heart of Burgundy. You stay at an intimate pied-à-terre in the historic town of Beaune—a truly special property, owned by the Butterfields. From this ideal homebase, explore the bucolic surroundings at your leisure. Easygoing biking through famous winemaking towns, walks through the vineyards and enjoy tastings either in the fields or the winemaker’s cave. This Burgundy experience offers a rich immersion into this magical region.
B&R’s newest way to travel! This itinerary is one of our new locally supported private trips. They use the hallmarks that we’re known for: great hotels, friendly and talented local guides plus memorable experiences, but it’s just your group and on the dates that work best for you.
Trip Details
Easygoing to Moderate
Beaune to Beaune
5 Days / 4 Nights
Price per person from: $4,795
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Best Time to Visit
- Jan
- Feb
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- May
- Jun
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- Aug
- Sep
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- Nov
- Dec
Day by Day
After settling in at your charming and private home-away-from-home, explore Beaune on foot with a local historian and later, dine at your restaurant of choice in town.
Venture through the beautiful Côte de Nuits. Have lunch in Gevrey-Chambertin at the table d'hôte of a famous wine domain, then its back to town for a private tour of the famous Hospice de Beaune.
Visit famous villages such as Pommard, Volnay and Meursault. Experience a fantastic lunch at the well-known restaurant Le Montrachet in Puligny-Montrachet.
Enjoy a picnic in the Parc de la Bouzaise or in your private garden at the bastion and a private and memorable catered dinner in the evening at the Bastion.
Enjoy a farewell breakfast at the Bastion before departing for the train station.
Hotels
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 »
Activity Level
Easygoing to Moderate
This trip is rated Easygoing to Moderate as it includes city walking and optional biking.
Gear
Experience Beaune
This is the ultimate getaway to the heart of Burgundy. You stay at an intimate pied-à-terre in the historic town of Beaune—a truly special property, owned by the Butterfields. From this ideal homebase, explore the bucolic surroundings at your leisure. Easygoing biking through famous winemaking towns, walks through the vineyards and enjoy tastings either in the fields or the winemaker’s cave. This Burgundy experience offers a rich immersion into this magical region.
B&R’s newest way to travel! This itinerary is one of our new locally supported private trips. They use the hallmarks that we’re known for: great hotels, friendly and talented local guides plus memorable experiences, but it’s just your group and on the dates that work best for you.
What's Included
- 4 nights accommodation
- Some meals, including wine
- Services of B&R host(s) and guides at points of intersection within the itinerary
- Use of a customized Cannondale bicycle and helmet
- Use of two lightweight, telescoping walking sticks
- Detailed maps, route suggestions and water bottle
- All special events and private tours
- All transportation from rendezvous to drop-off
- All baggage transportation
- All gratuities for baggage, porters and hotel service
At Your Service
We take pride in choosing guides who are not only exceptional travelling companions, but who’ll go far beyond the call of duty to ensure an unforgettable experience.
Notes from the Road
- 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 …
- Immersion Kit: BurgundyAt The Slow Road we pride ourselves on getting in deep and up close. If knowledge of a region is power, access is authenticity—and we’ve spent decades forging the relationships that grant us both. But the road, like so many …
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