Burgundy is postcard picturesque with French countryside views that have manicured vineyards over sweet rolling hills.
Burgundy Highlights
Experience the quaint villages embody the quintessence of bucolic life and the French art of living
Sample extraordinary Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays (very different from the California versions) with renowned labels. Learn about the art and craft of wine making – the very distinctive terroir and climate that makes each plot of vineyard distinctive.
Explore some of France’s most influential historical and architectural abbeys (Cluny, Vezelay, Cîteaux) linked to the Crusades and the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella.
Next Stops
Provence: Diverse landscapes: Southern Alps, Camargue plains, vineyards, olive groves, forests and lavender fields, Two hour drive
Paris: The City of Light: world-class museums, cultural institutions, monuments, and culinary delights, One and one-half hours by bullet train
French Riviera: Find glamour and refinement at beach resorts in Nice, Saint-Tropez and Cannes, 3 hours by bullet train