Local specialities of Burgundy to taste in autumn
All year round, Burgundy showcases its treasures through the local speciality dishes on offer, and autumn is no exception. Come and treat yourselves to the seasonal products and flavours, and meet some of the passionate local culinary experts who might even reveal some of their most well-kept secrets. In autumn, indulge yourselves in all the Burgundian specialities on offer, and why not take some of your favourite local products home with you, to keep treating yourselves all year long.
Autumn versions of Burgundian dishes
Producers, artisans and chefs all bring their expertise and creativity to the table, to concoct delicious dishes with the seasonal products of autumn. The secret Burgundy black truffle adds an exceptional touch to each dish. Taste this omelette for instance! And the sweet scents of the pain d’épices (spice bread) will whisk you back to your childhood.
Grapes, red berries and nuts can be found in desserts, or the more daring chefs might even use them to give savoury dishes an original twist. Other local products found here in autumn are chestnuts, freshwater fish and game.
Your culinary voyage can begin... and it's even better when it can be shared!
Live from the kitchens,
Unveil the secrets of Burgundian specialities
Culinary ambassadors of Burgundy, the lucky heirs of ancient recipes or culinary experts, they will all be delighted to share some of their secrets with visitors.
A nourishing land
The Morvan on a plate
Chef Anne-Sophie Gamet works her magic at the heart of the Morvan Regional Natural Park, and is delighted to reveal her recipe with you for a local dish made with mushrooms.
Meeting chef Anne-Sophie Gamet
An idea for a getaway in the Morvan this autumn
The Morvan will become your secret refuge to ease slowly into autumn and embrace the dazzling, lush natural environment. Mushroom foraging, walks around a lake, you're guaranteed a complete change of scenery.
The Burgundy truffle, the star product of autumn
Truffles are collected between the end of September and the end of January, this period is known as 'cavage' and truffle hunting dogs are used to be in with the best chance of unearthing this gourmet treasure.
They are wildly sought after for their unique nutty taste and unparalleled woodland scent.
Armelle acts as an ambassador for the region and shares her knowledge of the truffle with you, as well as some little secrets. She is also a winegrower and so she can advise you about the best wines to pair with a delicious truffle omelette!
Meeting Armelle
Maison aux Mille Truffes
Thierry and his son Yann invite you to join them on their estate in Nuits-Saint-Georges to see them at work with their dogs. You'll learn all there is to know about the world of the Burgundy Truffle, this fine yet rare product!
A discovery with Thierry and Yann
For 150 years and counting!
Walnut oil directly from a traditional mill
Walnut oil is produced right here at Donzy mill in the Nièvre thanks to Frédéric
Meeting Frederic
Gourmet heritage passed down through the generations
Journey to the land of Pain d’épices
In Dijon, "Catherine expertly carries on this legacy at the famous Mulot & Petitjean factory". Her love of 'pain d’épices' (spice bread) is what has made the Mulot & Petitjean gourmet delights so special for the past 200 years. What are you waiting for? Come and treat yourselves!
Meeting Catherine
Idea for a trip: From pain d'épices to the Route des Grands Crus
After tasting 'pain d'épices' (spice bread) in Dijon, head towards Beaune along the Route des Grands Crus (Route of the Great Wines)! On this gourmet weekend break, you can expect wine tastings, chances to meet the passionate winegrowers and an unmissable tour of the famous Hospices de Beaune!
Other experiences this autumn
You could also come to Burgundy to explore the vineyards, embrace the fresh air of the Morvan, explore the region by bicycle or on the waters of a canal.
In the vineyards in autumn
Embrace the great outdoors in autumn
The simple things in life A revitalising break in the Morvan in autumn
Horse riding in southern Burgundy
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Through the Auxerrois vineyard in autumn An e-bike ride through the vineyards
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