The vines represent the heart and soul of Burgundy, and they are magnificent in autumn. At the winegrowing estates throughout the region, winegrowers are passionate about their wines and making visitors feel welcome. Atypical walking tours, tastings, anecdotes... you will be experiencing a world rich in tradition, proud of its men and women who work tirelessly in the shadows to make sure this heritage gets the recognition it deserves.
Autumn, the highlight of the year
In the wine cellars, between the rows of vines or the carefully stacked barrels, the same excitement echoes all around. Autumn is in full swing in the estates, along the Route des Grands Crus (Route of the Great Wines) through the Mâconnais, via the Auxerrois and the Pouilly-sur-Loire vineyards. It is time for the grape harvest: to collect, sort and press the grapes.
As for the scenery, the orange-red shades of the vines make for a magical sight. You can expect a fantastic experience in the world of wine!
Our wine-themed experiences to enjoy at your own pace throughout the whole of Burgundy
On a moped, with the wind in your hair whizzing past the golden and ruby-coloured vines of southern Burgundy. In a Citroen 2CV around Santenay, on an electric bike through the Yonne vineyards, on horseback with the Rock of Solutré serving as the backdrop... Come to Burgundy for an original exploration that will awaken all the senses in the midst of the most beautiful winegrowing terroirs.
Weekend breaks: great vintage wines, superb food and scintillating vineyards
At the heart of the festivities in Beaune
Come to Beaune for the 3rd weekend in November. This is when the famous Hospices de Beaune wine auction is held. On the programme: 3 days of festivities, parades through the streets and tastings at the wine cellars and estates in the surrounding area.
Weekend in Beaune for the wine auctionEpicurean weekend getaway in Dijon
Dijon, a wonderful introduction to the Burgundian art of living... Good wine, good food, your weekend will be centred around great tastes!
Weekend in Dijon in autumnExceptional experience
Armelle Rion will show you around her estate in Nuits-Saint-Georges. What makes her estate so special? She not only shares her knowledge and love for wine, but also for the Burgundy truffle!
A hot-air balloon ride...
Come and glide silently through the sky in a hot-air balloon. From the sky, the land, terroir, vine plots and legendary vineyards take on a whole new dimension.