A rich terroir
Exploring the Côte Chalonnaise
Welcome to the Côte Chalonnaise! In this winemaking area of Burgundy, you can expect great wine, beautiful scenery, fascinating heritage and amazing activities, just a few miles away from Chalon-sur-Saône! You'll soon see why the Burgundy destination, featuring the Couchois, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais, has been awarded the Vignobles & Découvertes label!
On an adventure
Explore the Côte Chalonnaise...
- By car: As an extension to the "Route des Grands Crus" in Côte-d’Or, come and explore Route 71 with the application to download from Apple Store or Google Play, that provides all the information you'll need to plan your wine tourism adventure.
- By bike: along the Greenway surrounded by vines
- By boat: on the canal du Centre
Our favourite wine-tasting cellars and estates
Come and taste the wines of the Côte Chalonnaise
Various red and white wines are produced from the grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Aligoté.
There are also several estates that are specialised in the AOC Crémant de Bourgogne.
Here are some estates who will be delighted to welcome visitors...
There are other sights to see besides the wine and vineyards...
Heritage treasures to discover
Culture
Chalon-sur-Saône
Cultural town where photography was first invented by Nicéphore Niepce and where the famous festival Chalon dans la Rue is held.
Discover the town of Chalon-sur-Saône
History
Château de Germolles
Former residence of the Dukes of Burgundy, built in the 14th century and still in great condition: an opportunity to find out more about this fascinating era in the history of Burgundy and more generally in the history of France.
Find out about the Château de Germolles
Bon appétit!
Top-quality restaurants
Fun for the whole family
Acrogivry Adventure Park
The biggest adventure park in Burgundy, with 320 obstacles up in the trees, 46 zip lines, 6 km of trails and 30 different courses!
Some major festive events
- La Paulée de la Côte Chalonnaise: in the autumn, to celebrate the end of the harvest and enjoy a superb meal with local specialities.
- The Marathon de la Côte Chalonnaise: in the spring, to explore the vineyard in a very different way, and get some exercise at the same time.
- Festival Musicaves: to celebrate the beginning of the summer, with concerts and entertainment on the theme of wine
Some great accommodation
Where to sleep in the Côte Chalonnaise?
You are sure to be able to rest when you choose to stay in such a beautiful and welcoming setting! We recommend the bed and breakfasts or holiday gites with the "Vignobles & Découvertes" label, or even the "Accueil Vélo" label.
Les Buissonnets in Fontaines
Le Mont-Laurent in Buxy
Les Maisons de Chamirey in Mercurey
Explore the other winemaking destinations of Burgundy!
Along the 'Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne' Côte de Beaune: famous for its villages and vineyard
In the kingdom of Crémant de Bourgogne The Châtillonnais vineyard
Along the "Route des Grands Crus de Bourgogne" The Côte de Nuits, an exceptional vineyard between Dijon and Beaune
At the entrance to the Burgundy vineyards Exploring the Yonne vineyards: Auxerrois, Chablisien, Tonnerrois, Vézelien and Jovinien
Sancerre-Pouilly-Giennois, "Vignobles & Découvertes" The Sancerre-Pouilly-Giennois destination
Surprising landscapes The Mâconnais, in southern Burgundy
