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Burgundy Wine Tours

Surrounded by rolling vineyards, steeped in monastic history, and famed for its elegant wines and timeless cuisine, this is where France slows down to savor life. From hilltop villages to riverside cycling paths, a France bike tour through Burgundy reveals a region where every detail feels cultivated, every glass tells a story, and every pedal stroke connects you to something deeper. A Burgundy bike tour is not just about motion, it is about immersion.

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In the heart of eastern France, Burgundy’s landscape weaves together vineyards, historic towns and architectural gems. The route is lined with low stone walls, gentle hills, and villages where time seems to stand still. Along the Route des Grands Crus, names like Chablis, Meursault and Nuits-Saint-Georges echo centuries of winemaking mastery. A Burgundy wine tour offers travelers the chance to explore both iconic and hidden domaines, where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reflect the soil, sun, and soul of this storied region.

One of the cultural highlights of any Burgundy vineyard tour is the city of Beaune. Its medieval core is crowned by the Hospices de Beaune, a masterpiece of Burgundian Gothic architecture with its patterned glazed rooftops. This historic monument is also closely tied to the region’s wine identity, having hosted one of the world’s most prestigious wine auctions since the 15th century.

Cultural heritage and local traditions on a Burgundy vineyard tour

A Burgundy bike tour is also an invitation to discover the region’s long-standing cultural legacy. Ancient abbeys, Romanesque churches, and ducal towns like Dijon speak of a powerful past. In villages such as Pommard, Aloxe-Corton or Santenay, cycling brings you face-to-face with historic winemaking communities where tradition continues through generations.

The architecture reflects the refinement of Burgundy’s spirit. From glazed-tile rooftops to half-timbered homes and vine-covered walls, every structure feels connected to the earth and the cycle of seasons. The atmosphere is both pastoral and noble, with a focus on craft, terroir, and timeless beauty.

Gastronomy paired with Burgundy wine tours

Burgundy is one of France’s most celebrated gastronomic regions. A Burgundy wine tour is inseparable from its culinary delights. Local dishes such as boeuf bourguignon, coq au vin, and gougères are perfect companions to the full-bodied reds and complex whites of the area.

From renowned cheeses like Époisses and Citeaux to Jambon Persillé and escargots de Bourgogne, the flavors of the region are as rich and expressive as its wines. The art of pairing wine with food is not an indulgence here—it’s a daily ritual passed down through centuries.

Wine Village Key Grape Wine Style
Meursault Chardonnay Rich, nutty, complex whites
Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir Bold, earthy, age-worthy reds
Chablis Chardonnay Mineral-driven, crisp whites

Why choose a Burgundy cycling tour

Few places in Europe offer such harmony between landscape, history and taste. A Burgundy vineyard tour lets you glide through vineyards that have shaped world-class wines, while the serenity of the countryside restores the soul. The ride itself is gentle, flowing, and framed by beauty at every turn.

Perfectly paved paths, low-traffic roads and vineyard lanes make the region ideal for cyclists of all levels. Whether you’re stopping to admire a Romanesque chapel, sampling wine in a cellar, or watching the sunset over golden vines, every moment reflects the quiet elegance of Burgundy.

A Burgundy bike tour is more than a vacation. It’s a curated encounter with tradition, flavor, and French heritage—lived slowly, savored deeply, and remembered forever.

REASONS TO DISCOVER BURGUNDY

Beaune

A wine lover’s haven, the town of Beaune is the capital of the Burgundy wine region. It’s described as majestic, with its cobbled streets and bountiful boutiques. Beaune is known for the Hospices de Beaune, a charitable institution once used to hospitalize the poor and needy: and its colorful tiled roof recognizable from afar. Also known as the Hôtel-Dieu, it was founded in the 15th century and surrounds a beautiful inner courtyard. Nowadays, this museum is host to the annual charity wine auction. Once in Beaune, make sure to visit the “Musee des Vins de Bourgogne” (a museum dedicated to Burgundy wines), and the “Moutarderie”, which holds an interactive exhibition about mustard!

All of our Burgundy Biking and Hiking tours stops in the city of Beaune.

Dijon

Visitors to Burgundy should not miss its historical capital, Dijon, famous for its strong mustard. With its rich history dating back to Roman times, it has evolved into a friendly town that offers a wide variety of food, culture, shopping and nightlife – something for everyone! Our food and wine tours stop in Dijon.

Château de Ancy-le-Franc

This incredible work of architecture was once described by The Marquise de Sévigné as a French building ‘in Italian dress’. A must-see for any visitor to Burgundy, the château is perfectly symmetrical and surrounds a beautiful central courtyard. The interior boasts lofty carved ceilings, Italian tiled floors, and endless decorative details. It is also home to the finest collection of mural paintings in all of France.

Cycling tours

The Burgundy countryside is the perfect atmosphere for leisure bike rides, and visitors will experience a brush with medieval history they won’t forget. Tiny villages, manor farms and millhouses, exquisite parish churches and open-air stone laundries by trickling streams are the soul of rural France and perfect for cycling vacations!

festivals

There are many festivals in Burgundy. From the Dijon Antic Fair in May to the various food and wine fairs year round, not to mention the Formula One French Grand Prix Race at Magny – in early July, there is something for everyone to enjoy! If you are in Burgundy in late June, do not miss the Blues festival in Le Creusot and if you come in November you will have the opportunity to attend Les Trois Glorieuses (a wine fair) in Beaune, the Dijon International Gastronomic Fair, or the Chablis Wine Festival! If you come at another time of the year, there are events coming up every month!

burgundy food and wine

Burgundy is home to France’s most famous wine producing regions, and its products are known and enjoyed worldwide. Names like Beaune, Nuits-St-Georges, Chablis, and Meursault all hail from this region, where Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes are grown extensively.

The vineyards south of Dijon divide into two distinct regions, Cote de Nuits, grouping most of the region’s prestigious reds, and Cote de Beaune, with reds only slightly less famous but still very good. Our Burgundy Bike and Hiking Tours will take you through all of the most famous vineyards.

In addition to the famous wine selection, Burgundy offers visitors delicious local foods, from traditional to gourmet. Dishes such as coq au vin (chicken cooked in wine) and beef bourguinon (beef simmered in red wine with mushrooms, small white onions and chunks of bacon) are world renowned. For a truly French culinary experience, try the snails: Escargots!
For cheese lovers, Epoisses and Soumaintrain are famous Burgundy cheeses, very rich in flavor. And of course, your Burgundy experience would not be complete without trying the famous Dijon Mustard.

burgundy geography

The hills and plains of Burgundy are located in the east-central part of France, between the Morvan and the Vosges mountains. Burgundy is well-known for its wines, its fine gastronomy and also for its Roman architecture in Vezelay, Autun, and the noble ruins of Cluny.
The capital of Burgundy is Dijon where the famous mustard comes from. The region is rich in wheat and barley agriculture and wines. The best-known area is the Cote d’Or, home of the best Burgundy vineyards and the “Route du Vin” famous since the time of the Gallo-roman: Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos-Vougeot, Vosne-Romanee, Pommard, Meusault,…The vineyards south of Dijon divide into two distinct regions, Cote de Nuits, grouping most of the region’s prestigious reds, and Cote de Beaune, with reds only slightly less famous but still very good. Our Burgundy Bike and Hiking Tours will take you through all of the most famous vineyards.

burgundy history

During the 5th century A.D., a Germanic tribe called the Burgundians invaded and established the first kingdom of Burgundy in France. In 534, the Burgundians were conquered by the Merovingian rulers of the Francs and became part of the Carolingian Empire. Later, the region was divided in 2: the Duchy of Burgundy to the west (more or less the actual Burgundy), and the Free County of Burgundy to the east.
In the 15th century, the duchy of Burgundy with its court in Dijon dominated the French court economically and culturally. The situation led to a war, which allowed France to annex the old Duchy.

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