Renowned for centuries, not just for its wine, but for the quality of its cuisine, Burgundy has much to delight the visitor. From behind and amidst the vines, experience a once-in-a-lifetime wine adventure for 7 nights and 8 days, privately hosted by one of our trusted wine experts, Katie, "The Wine Fairy". This itinerary has been meticulously designed to showcase the region's verdant hills, elegant châteaux, fascinating towns, and classic French cuisine and we invite you to join us for this delightful foray into the French Winelands. Along the way, we hope to share our deep passion, knowledge, and boundless enthusiasm for Burgundy, its wines, food, and lifestyle.
The wine adventure begins in breathtaking Beaujolais, with guests transferred from Lyon (Paris arrivals can be arranged for a small supplement). Upon arrival at our property, a fortress magnified by eight centuries of French art de Vivre overlooking the Beaujolais vineyards, you will be greeted by your Art In Voyage hosts. Relax with bubbly in the serene gardens before a rejuvenating massage session. Sunset over the vineyards will be enjoyed with Aperitif drinks followed by a superb Michelin-starred 4-course welcome dinner paired with some of the finest wines from the region.
Your first full day in Beaujolais will consist of an epic wine adventure, focusing on two of the region’s best wines handpicked by Katie. You will be traveling during harvesting season. For that reason, it is not possible to provide the name of the wineries to be featured this far ahead. However, guests are assured of unique and memorable experiences at some of the best estates in the region. Lunch will be included at one of the properties. The rest of the afternoon and dinner will be at leisure.
After a morning at leisure (why not bike around some of the vineyards and villages surrounding our property?), we depart for a Food tour of Old Lyon, stopping along the way to visit local food artisans, quaint fresh markets, and even a chocolate maker. On the way back, we enjoy a unique dinner at 1 Michelin-starred Paul Bocuse Institute training restaurant: Saisons. It will be paired with lovely wines carefully selected by Katie and their Sommelier.
From Beaujolais, the journey continues to breathtaking Burgundy. We make a stop in the Macon wine region of Burgundy. There, Katie has arranged a visit to a small estate with incredible wines. After a tour and tasting, we will enjoy a lovely lunch prepared on-site by a local Chef, before continuing our journey to our property. The Abbaye de la Buissiere, a 12th-century Cistercian abbey, is nestled in the heart of a handsome 7-hectare park. As is tradition, the day draws to an end with an impressive dinner at the property’s Michelin-starred restaurant paired with local wines.
Burgundy wines are renowned in the entire world and the "Climats", small parcels of vines that can be found in the region, have recently been classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites! Another full-day wine adventure is on the cards for today, featuring two magnificent properties hand-picked by Katie. We will cover the Cote de Nuits area of Burgundy, and your experience will be complete with a lunch served at one of the estates. Tonight, dinner is at leisure.
The morning begins with a visit to an upper Burgundy winery focused on the world-famous white varieties. Here, enjoy two private visits and tastings, as well as a lovely lunch overlooking the vineyards of the Chablis terroir. Tonight, our farewell dinner is held at Charlemagne, a lovely restaurant overlooking the beautiful vineyards of the Corton DOC. Chef Laurent Peugeot welcomes us to his small property for a memorable culinary experience, paired with wines carefully selected by Katie and the Chef.
After a morning at leisure, we make our way to Beaune where we are expected for lunch at one of the local farm-to-table restaurants. Our afternoon includes meeting a small producer (20,000 bottles only) in the heart of the town. Hear his story, and how he has managed to produce one of the best wines around. We are back at the property late afternoon so guests may enjoy one last evening at leisure on the beautiful grounds. We gather before dinner time, celebrating & drinking some of the best wines discovered during our Burgundy experience. Dinner will be at leisure.
The Beaujolais and Burgundy wine adventure draws to an end with a final breakfast followed by a private transfer to either Paris or Lyon. Should the thought of returning home not sound appealing, choose one of Art In Voyage's optional wine-centric extensions to keep things flowing. Continue to Bordeaux for 3 days/3 nights or escape to Provence; the home region of Art In Voyage's CEO.
Freshly back from a Burgundy & Beaujolais experience with Mikael and his local wine experts. We learned so much about French wine, topped by incredible culinary feasts. The accommodations were over the top, yet, authentic and very “French”. We left our hearts in France but were ready for some more adventures with Art In Voyage. Great job guys!
This was our second trip curated through Art in Voyage and it exceeded our highest expectations. Every day was filled with unique experiences based on our wishes and interests. Our guide for the trip and all of the experts on various days were extremely knowledgeable as well as very personable. It was a magical 12 days filled with laughs, wine, castles, and fantastic food. Hats off to Mikael for providing us with this bucket list-worthy experience.
This is the second trip we have taken with Mikael and Art in Voyage and are already planning our third with him and his team. Our introduction to Burgundy was mind-blowing.
They are service focused, they offer well-crafted journeys and we always have a great experience. They incorporate interesting venues and experiences that we would not have found on our own. Great job! See you in 2023!
Our day-to-day itinerary may, from time to time and prior to departure, need to be altered or slightly modified to address possible unforeseen logistical and weather challenges. In such rare instances, Art In Voyage guarantees delivery of the content of the itinerary yet, in a different order.
All listed retreats (hotels, villas, and barges) are, at times, subject to changes. In such rare instances, similar or higher standards will be upheld.
In case of a cancelation at more than 90 days prior to departure, your deposit will be returned minus a $500 per person administrative fee.
In case of a cancelation within the penalty period: Find a replacement at least 30 days prior to departure and your journey will be fully refunded, minus a $500 per person administrative fee.
