ROUND TRIP FOR SELF-DRIVERS FROM BURGUNDY TO CHAMPAGNE: DISCOVER DIJON, TROYES AND REIMS!

Gourmet round trip between Burgundy and Champagne with overnight stays in Dijon, Troyes and Reims

Go on a 6-day culinary journey of discovery through two of France's most famous gourmet regions - with complete flexibility in your own car. You will stay in stylish 4-star hotels in Troyes, Dijon and Reims, which offer the perfect starting points for your explorations.

In Burgundy, you will immerse yourself in the world of the famous Dijon mustard and visit the traditional Edmond Fallot factory in Beaune. On a private city tour of Dijon, you will discover the market halls and sample regional delicacies at selected tasting stops.

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Discover Burgundy and Champagne in three enjoyable stages.

In Champagne, a guided city tour of Reims awaits you before you immerse yourself in the world of fine pearls. Experience an exclusive tasting at Vranken Pommery with a perfectly matched champagne dinner and learn how to open a bottle of champagne with a sabre during a sabering course.

In between, enjoy excellent menus in Bib-Gourmand and Michelin restaurants that showcase the flavors of the region at the highest level.

Discover and taste Burgundy in Dijon and Beaune - stage 1 of the Burgundy-Champagne round trip

The first stage of our round trip takes you to Dijon. Dijon is a real gem for gourmets and culture lovers. The city, once the seat of the powerful Dukes of Burgundy, impresses with its magnificent Palais des Ducs, which today houses the Musée des Beaux-Arts. As you stroll through the historic old town with its elegant half-timbered houses, there is no way around the famous Owl of Dijon - a lucky charm that you should definitely touch with your left hand.

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Dijon is the first stop on our delightful round trip from Burgundy to Champagne. (c) Alain Doire

The market halls of Dijon, designed by Gustave Eiffel, tempt visitors with regional delicacies such as truffles, cheese and fresh baguettes. For wine lovers, Dijon is also the gateway to the famous Route des Grands Crus, where some of Burgundy's best wines can be tasted directly from the winemaker.

In Dijon, a culinary-cultural city tour awaits you with a private, German-speaking guide who will take you to the market hall for tasting. Three tastings and a chat with the stall owners await you.

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During the culinary-culturalcultural tour in Dijon, you will make a tasting stop at the covered market © Alain Doire - BFC_Tourisme

A vacation in Dijon: Stay in a 4-star hotel on the edge of the city center

The delightful 4-star Hotel Oceania Le Jura is located not far from the train station and 500m from the historic center of Dijon.The charming architecture of the historic building, stylish design and modern comfort create a unique ambience.

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Your comfortable 4-star hotel is located in the city center of Dijon. Enjoy the central location on our round trip in Burgundy.

You will stay in a tastefully furnished room with bathroom and start the day with a rich breakfast from the buffet. The bar and terrace, as well as the wellness area with indoor pool, hammam and jacuzzi contribute to your relaxing stay in Dijon. The hotel has parking available upon reservation.

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Stay in the city center of Dijon with comfort and tranquility.

For dinner, head to a heavenly Bib Gourmand restaurant, where a 3-course menu awaits you to lick your fingers. The bistro welcomes you with fresh market cuisine and the warmth of its hosts.

The restaurant has been featured in Michelin's Bib Gourmand for many years and is our restaurant tip for Dijon.

Discover the secrets of Dijon mustard on a guided tour in Beaune

Beaune is also on the itinerary of our Burgundy and Champagne round trip. We will send you to probably the most famous producer of Dijon mustard of all: Edmond Fallot. The mustard manufacturer was founded in 1840 and has built up an excellent reputation ever since. It uses carefully selected mustard seeds and traditional production methods, such as the stone mill, to produce mustard of the highest quality. The mustard seeds are ground and combined with other ingredients such as vinegar, salt and spices to create a wide range of mustard varieties. Here, you can enjoy a sensory guided tour and experience how the mustard is made, and then of course taste the differences between the various types of mustard during a tasting.

Our Burgundy tour takes you to the Dijon mustard maker Edmond Fallot, where you will discover the secrets of mustard production © Alain Doire - BFC_Tourisme

The region around Beaune is one of the finest wine-growing areas in the world and is the center of the famous Côte de Beaune, which is part of the UNESCO-protected "Climats des Vignobles de Bourgogne". Some of the best Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays in the world are produced here - from powerful red wines from Pommard and Volnay to the legendary white wines from Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet.

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The wines of Burgundy are among the most sought-after in the world. © Alain Doire - BFC_Tourisme

Experience a Burgundy cru tasting in the Côte de Beaune UNESCO World Heritage Site (optional booking)

Visit a winery located in the heart of Burgundy. The winery is known for its meticulous winemaking and its impressive historic cellars, which are among the largest in the region with its own vineyards in the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits. The wines stand for elegance and finesse, with a particular focus on terroir-typical Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

You can visit the magnificent cellars, where the wines mature in oak barrels, and take part in the tasting of exclusive Premiers and Grands Crus. Particularly sought-after are the powerful Savigny 1er Cru wines and the rare Grands-Échezeaux Grand Cru, which are among Burgundy's finest wines and are naturally included in your tasting of six wines.

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Optionally, you can take part in a large Burgundy tasting in an award-winning winery between Dijon and Beaune.

Heading to Champagne! Discover Troyes and feast in a Michelin-tipped restaurant - stage 2 of the Burgundy and Champagne round trip

After breakfast and check-out, it's Au Revoir Burgundy as you set course for Champagne in the north.
During the journey, there is a strategic stopover in Troyes. The well-preserved medieval old town is a real gem. Here you will find historic half-timbered houses, narrow cobbled streets, picturesque squares and architectural treasures to discover on a stroll. The architectural opulence of the city center of Troyes will immerse you in its glorious past, especially that of the textile industry: the old factories clad in red bricks have kept their original facades and have now been converted into residential buildings.

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Discover Troyes on our group trip to Champagne in France © ART GE - Pierre Defontaine

Your dinner today is organized for you in an exclusive Michelin-starred restaurant. You can choose your 5 favorites from a small signature dish menu, which will then compose your menu.

Overnight stay in a charming boutique hotel in Troyes

Your hotel in Troyes is in fact a little hideaway. Just 5 minutes from the historic center of Troyes, the guest house "La Maison de Reina" invites you to immerse yourself in its authentic and charming atmosphere. Enjoy a warm, welcoming experience that combines comfort with traditional flair. Parking is available close to the hotel.

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A small boutique hotel awaits you not far from the city center of Troyes.

The elegant rooms, the personalized welcome and a delicious breakfast make for an all-round successful stay.

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Parquet flooring and individual furnishings await you at the boutique hotel in Troyes.

Experience the heart of Champagne in Reims: Champagne houses and tasting sessions - stage 3 of the Burgundy and Champagne round trip

The Champagne is the only region in the world that is officially permitted to produce champagne. It covers around 34,000 hectares and includes the most important growing areas Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne, Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne and Aube.

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During your Champagne trip, the miles of vineyards between Èpernay and Reims will be your constant companion. (c) ART GE - Pierre Defontaine

Reims, the historic coronation city of the French kings, lies in the heart of Champagne and is a must for culture and pleasure lovers. The impressive Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, was the scene of the coronations of 33 French kings. Together with the Basilica Saint-Remi and the Palais du Tau, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The Notre-Dame de Reims Cathedral is not only impressive from the outside, inside it looks like a kaleidoscope of colors. (c) ART GE - Pierre Defontaine

But Reims is not only steeped in history, it is also the capital of champagne. Numerous world-famous champagne houses such as Vranken Pommery, Taittinger, Ruinart and Veuve Clicquot invite you to exclusive cellar tours and tastings. Some of the finest sparkling wines in the world are stored in the kilometer-long cellars dug into the chalk cliffs.

On your stage in Reims, you will of course take a two-hour city tour including a visit to the cathedral, which is sure to amaze you.

Overnight stay in Reims near the cathedral

The 4-star Best Western Hôtel De La Paix is centrally located just 500 meters from the Reims Congress Centre. The modern design hotel in venerable walls is just a few minutes' walk from the shopping streets and offers an indoor, covered pool area.

The rooms are decorated in harmonious, contemporary colors and offer the highest level of comfort.

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The Best Western Hôtel De La Paix has two inner courtyards that provide an urban feel in the city.

The hotel's amenities include a sun terrace, a fitness area and an in-house restaurant. In the morning you can enjoy a continental breakfast. The hotel has a sustainable concept and invites you to its stylish bar with private terrace. The Best Western Premier Hôtel de la Paix also offers parking on site

Champagne experience trip: Discover Reims with a visit and champagne dinner at Vranken Pommery

Of course, we won't send you to Reims without a champagne tasting and guided tour at the renowned Maison du Champagne Pommery. In fact, there's much more for you than just a tasting, as the tour is followed by a fine dining champagne lunch or dinner in the Maison's own restaurant, including three champagnes.

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Fine Dining and Fines Champaign is the motto for your visit to Vranken Pommery. (c) Vranken Pommery

With the aim of creating a new style of champagne, Madame Pommery opened the "building project of the century" in 1868, just a few minutes' walk from the famous cathedral in Reims. She had the historic Roman chalk galleries, located 30 meters below Reims, converted into ageing cellars for her champagne, thus laying the foundations for the unique Domaine Pommery. The result is an impressive complex of ancient shafts, embellished with impressive bas-reliefs by the famous artist Gustave Navlet. It is not for nothing that the tunnels are also listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site.

She has also taken an equally revolutionary approach to developing champagne. With her Pommery Nature, she created the world's first dry-vinified champagne and ensured the international success of the Pommery brand. With her refined style and aromatic clarity, Madame Pommery lends her cuvées an elegant, very feminine character that can still be felt in the champagne qualities of the house today. You will get to know (and love) both the ageing cellars and the champagne better on a guided tour.

Our group tour in Champagne takes you to the impressive Maison Pommery. © Champagne Pommery
 

Tasting and tasting at the family vineyard just outside Reims

The family vineyard, now in its 8th generation, covers 8 hectares and produces champagne of the highest quality - from the vine to the finished wine. The wines are produced in small quantities in order to preserve the unique character of each terroir. A large proportion of the grapes come from the Massif de Saint-Thierry, where the soil consists of a lower limestone layer and an upper sand layer. This special soil composition gives the Champagnes their unmistakable minerality and finesse.

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Distilling must be learned.

In addition, Christophe's family cultivates old vineyards in the renowned Montagne de Reims and cultivates some of the oldest vines in the region. This exceptional heritage enables him to offer a diverse and complex selection of champagnes that reflect the terroir of Champagne at the highest level.

Today, you will be tasting three styles of champagne with homemade delicacies.