In short: a weekend in Côte-d’Or costs between €180 and €600 per person depending on comfort level. Accommodation accounts for 35 to 50% of the budget, dining 25 to 35%, activities and transport the rest. Prices rise in September (harvest) and November (Hospices sale).
Côte-d’Or is not France’s cheapest destination: Beaune’s character hotels and Michelin-starred tables push prices up, but it offers options for every budget. This guide gives realistic price ranges for 2026, compiled from public sources, without unrealistic promises.
Prices in this guide are indicative ranges, cross-checked from the official sources cited at the bottom of the page and public rates observed during 2026. They change with the season and the establishment: check the exact rate when booking.
Accommodation: the biggest line item
Hotels
Price ranges by hotel category
Prices vary strongly by location and season:
| Category | Dijon | Beaune | Auxois/Morvan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2★ / chain hotel | €55–80 | €60–90 | €45–70 |
| 3★ town centre | €85–130 | €90–150 | €65–95 |
| 4★ / character | €140–220 | €160–280 | €100–160 |
| Palace / 5★ | €250–400 | €300–500 | rare |
Prices rise by 20 to 40% during peak periods: Hospices wine sale weekend (3rd weekend of November), Saint-Vincent Tournante (last weekend of January), Fêtes de la Vigne (early July), and September weekends (harvest). The ranges above cross-reference public rates from Atout France, Côte-d’Or Tourisme, and rates displayed by establishments at the time of writing (July 2026), indicative only, to be confirmed when booking.
Bed and breakfast
B&Bs in Côte-d’Or cost €80 to €120 per night, breakfast included. In wine villages (Gevrey, Pommard, Meursault), prices are higher (€90–130) than in the Auxois or Châtillonnais (€70–100). The Gîtes de France and Clévacances labels guarantee a minimum of comfort without guaranteeing charm.
Rural gîtes and rentals
A gîte for 4 people costs €350 to €700 per week depending on location. Per person per night: €12 to €25, the most economical option for week-long stays. Gîtes with a pool in the Beaune vineyard can reach €900–1,400 per week in July–August.
Campsites
Côte-d’Or has around thirty campsites, from modest municipal sites to 4★ campsites with pools. Expect €15 to €25 per night for a tent pitch, €40 to €80 for a mobile home. Morvan campsites (Lac des Settons) and those on the Canal de Bourgogne are best placed for visitors.
Dining: from œufs en meurette to starred menus
Day to day
| Type | Lunch price | Dinner price |
|---|---|---|
| Bistro / brasserie | €15–22 (plat du jour) | €18–28 (starter–main) |
| Traditional restaurant | €22–35 (menu) | €28–45 (menu) |
| Gastronomic table | €55–90 (lunch menu) | €90–150 (menu) |
| Michelin star | €90–180 (lunch) | €150–350 (tasting menu) |
The menu du jour in a Dijon or Beaune bistro costs €15 to €18 (starter–main or main–dessert, sometimes a glass of wine included). Best value for tasting Burgundian cuisine without breaking the bank.
Burgundian specialities: real prices
- Œufs en meurette: €9–14 as a starter
- Bœuf bourguignon: €16–24 as a main
- Plate of Burgundian cheeses (Époisses, Ami du Chambertin): €10–14
- Kir: €4–7 as an apéritif
- Glass of Bourgogne village wine: €6–10 in a restaurant
- Bottle of Bourgogne village: €25–45 in a restaurant (2 to 3 times the wine shop price)
Eating on €25 a day
It is possible, without feeling deprived:
- Breakfast: bakery (croissant + pain au chocolat + coffee): €5
- Lunch: plat du jour in a bistro: €15
- Dinner: upgraded picnic from Les Halles de Dijon or Beaune market: €8–10
Tastings and cellar visits
Good news: most wine estates in Côte-d’Or offer free tasting, especially if you buy a bottle. Some highly reputed estates (grands crus, family estates in Vosne-Romanée or Gevrey-Chambertin) charge €10 to €25 per person, often deducted from purchase.
Guided cellar tours cost €15 to €35 per person depending on duration and the estate’s reputation. Introductory tasting courses (2–3h) range from €45 to €90.
Activities and visits
| Activity | Adult price | Reduced / family rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hospices de Beaune | €12.50 | reduced rate on site |
| Musée des Beaux-Arts Dijon | free | free |
| MuséoParc Alésia | €13.50 | €11 (reduced rate) |
| Abbaye de Fontenay | €11.50 | €9.50 |
| Château de Bussy-Rabutin | €9 | free under 26 |
| Bike hire (day) | €15–25 | – |
| Hot-air balloon flight | €250–300 | – |
Many museums are free on the first Sunday of the month and for EU residents under 26.
Local transport
- Paris–Dijon TGV: €35–90 one way depending on how early you book (1h35)
- Dijon–Beaune TER: 22 min (fare varies by schedule, see SNCF Connect)
- Mobigo bus: €2 per journey (regional flat fare)
- Petrol: prices vary by station and period, compare on prix-carburants.gouv.fr
- Dijon centre parking: €1.50–2.50/h, €15–25/day
- Car hire: €40–80/day
Sample budgets by trip
Budget weekend (2 days / 1 night, 1 person)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Paris–Dijon TGV return | €70–120 |
| 2★ hotel / hostel night | €55–80 |
| Meals (4 meals) | €60–90 |
| Tastings + visits | €20–40 |
| Local transport | €15–30 |
| Total | €220–360 |
Comfort weekend (2 days, 1 night, 1 person)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| TGV return | €70–120 |
| 3★ central hotel night | €85–130 |
| Dining (1 bistro + 1 gastronomic lunch) | €100–160 |
| Wine, kir and coffees | €55–70 |
| Tastings + Hospices | €40–70 |
| Total | €350–550 |
Family week (7 days, 4 people)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Rural gîte (week) | €400–700 |
| Groceries + restaurants | €350–500 |
| Visits + activities | €100–200 |
| Petrol + tolls | €120–200 |
| Family total | €970–1,600 |
These budgets are indicative and based on prices observed in 2026. Peak periods (harvest, Hospices, Saint-Vincent) can push accommodation up by 20 to 40%.
In short: allow €220–360 for a budget weekend, €350–550 for a comfort weekend and €970–1,600 for a family week. To fine-tune the activities budget, compare the vineyard rates and parking in Dijon and Beaune.
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