Champagne & Burgundy

Today explore the majestic Côte de Beaune. Walk to the sacred alleys of the Historic Monument to admire this impressive architecture. Discover the colossal wine cellars where Burgundy’s greatest elixirs are carefully conserved.

Enjoy a convivial lunch consisting in local specialties in an authentic country house, perched on the hillside and looking onto one of Burgundy’s greatest panorama. Back on the road, en route stop to visit and taste wine and cheese in a lovely family-run winery where you will feel the intimacy of a private, independent domain and fully understand how the world-recognized Reds and Whites go from grape to bottle. Enjoy a unique commented tasting of the domain’s production. Return to Beaune and enjoy the rest of the day.
 Overnight in Beaune.

Today explore the enchanting Côte de Nuits, a winegrowing area that extends from Marsannay-la-Côte, just south of Dijon, to Corgoloin, a few kilometers north of Beaune. It’s only 30km, but with so many charming villages, vineyards and other attractions along the way, you will visit Fixin, with its distinctive polychrome bell tower; Chambolle-Musigny, a lovely and picturesque town and a beautiful spot to provision your afternoon picnic overlooking the Clos de Vougeot; Gevrey-Chambertin, where every doorway seems to defend its own winery. Finally, arrive at Nuits-St-Georges, the Côte de Nuits’ most significant town, where you’ll find excellent restaurants and museums focused on the region’s wine-making tradition. Do not forget tasting the famous blackcurrant liqueur, crème de cassis. 
Overnight in Beaune.

Transfer from Beaune to Reims with en route stop in Troyes for an independent visit.
There are many cities in France and Navarre that still boast high-quality wooden buildings. Yet it is Troyes that arguably has the most extensive, uniform, and best preserved or restored heritage. Having almost disappeared entirely, this incredible collection of timber-framed houses from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance is now the pride of all Troyes. With their picturesque style and multi-colored appearance, these buildings tell the story of an ever-changing city – a story that is far from complete. Arrive in Reims late afternoon and check in at hotel. Overnight in Reims.

Today you will discover the magnificence of Reims, the coronation city. Learn about “Notre Dame de Reims,” one of the first site listed as Unesco World Heritage. 
Later visit the Champagne House Taittinger. Make the most of your Champagne excursion by exploring the underground cellars of the prestigious Champagne House Taittinger and savoring a lovely morning glass.

In the afternoon, motor north till the vineyards of the elegant Montagne de Reims while your guide points out the particularities and peculiarities of the region. Continue your tour by discovering a family run boutique winery. Tour the traditional press and vat room as your guide details the conventional “Champagne method” called “Méthode Champenoise”. Appreciate several tastings of their personal production and acquire further knowledge and expertise on the most beautiful Sparkling wine!

Overnight in Reims.

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