Other treasures
Gems off the beaten path.
Abbaye de Cîteaux, Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune: two major sites that fit into none of the four regions but fully deserve the detour, each for very different reasons.
2 unique sites
Written from Dijon, checked on the ground · Département 21
Destinations
Explore
Côte-d'Or
differently.
Cities, villages, vineyards, forests and territories: discover the full richness of the département.
- DijonCapital of the DukesHistoric centre, Palais des Ducs, Cité de la gastronomie, districts
- Route des Grands CrusVillages and vineyardsBeaune, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée
- Auxois & MorvanNature and open spacesLakes, forests, gentle mountains, villages with character
- ChâtillonnaisBetween Seine and forestSprings, heritage, hidden villages
- Hidden gemsOff the beaten trackAbbeys, châteaux, little-known sites
Dijon
Capital of the Dukes
- Around Dijon: vineyards and villages within an hour
- Burgundy Canal in Dijon: greenway and bike ride
- Cité de la gastronomie et du vin in Dijon: visitor guide
- Dijon in 2 days: an hour-by-hour itinerary
- Dijon in the rain: what to do when it pours
- Dijon in winter: Christmas markets, ice rink and free museums
- Dijon's districts: where to stay, what to see
- Dijon's Owl Trail: the 22 stops, budget and duration
- Free Dijon: what to do without spending a euro
- Historic centre of Dijon: the complete walking itinerary
Route des Grands Crus
Villages and vineyards
- Beaune: wine capital of Burgundy and the Grands Crus
- Gevrey-Chambertin: 9 grands crus on the Côte de Nuits
- Hospices de Beaune: Hôtel-Dieu, polyptych and wine auction
- Marsannay-la-Côte: red, white and rosé, a unique case
- Meursault: capital of Burgundy's great white wines
- Nuits-Saint-Georges: capital of the Côte de Nuits
- Pommard: the powerful red wines of the Côte de Beaune
- Puligny-Montrachet: the greatest dry white wine in the world
- Santenay: red wines, thermal baths and a medieval château
- Vosne-Romanée: Romanée-Conti, La Tâche and Richebourg
Auxois & Morvan
Nature and open spaces
- Alésia: Vercingetorix's siege and the MuséoParc
- Château de Bussy-Rabutin: the libertine count's home
- Châteauneuf-en-Auxois: hilltop village and medieval castle
- Époisses: village, AOP cheese and medieval castle
- Flavigny-sur-Ozerain: hilltop village, aniseed and the Chocolat set
- Fontenay Abbey: the Cistercian masterpiece, a UNESCO site
- Lac des Settons: swimming, sailing and hiking in the Morvan
- Morvan Regional Nature Park: forests, lakes and hiking
- Saulieu: a gourmet town at the gateway to the Morvan
- Semur-en-Auxois: medieval town on a granite headland
Châtillonnais
Between Seine and forest
- Châtillon Forest: hiking and the National Forest Park
- Châtillon-sur-Seine: the Douix, Saint-Vorles and the Vix treasure
- Montigny-sur-Aube: Renaissance château and Longuay Abbey
- Musée du Pays Châtillonnais: the Vix treasure and archaeology
- Recey-sur-Ource: Saint-Rémy church, gateway to the Châtillonnais
- Source de la Douix: turquoise spring in Châtillon-sur-Seine
- Sources of the Seine: where the river is born, in the Châtillonnais
- Val des Choues Abbey: hunting heritage and spirituality in the forest
- Vanvey-sur-Ource: a village of character and Ource crémant
- Vix treasure: bronze krater, gold torc and Celtic tomb
FeaturedExplore DijonHeritage, gastronomy and art de vivre.
FeaturedExplore Route des Grands CrusThe climats listed as World Heritage.
FeaturedExplore Auxois & MorvanLakes, forests and villages with character.
FeaturedExplore ChâtillonnaisSprings, heritage and hidden villages.
FeaturedExplore Hidden gemsAbbeys, châteaux and little-known sites.Experiences
Experiences in the Côte-d'Or: what to do all year round
Grape harvest, Hospices de Beaune, truffle, hot-air balloon, a starry night in the Morvan: an overview of experiences in the Côte-d'Or, season by season.
- Major events5 pagesHospices Auction, Saint-Vincent Tournante, Vine Festival
- Wine & tasting4 pagesTasting at the estate, Burgundy saffron, Snail farm visit
- Nature & photo4 pagesCanoe & kayak, Burgundy Canal, Hot-air balloon
Food & drink
Eating and drinking in the Côte-d'Or: Burgundy gastronomy
Eggs in red wine sauce, Époisses, the wine hierarchy, crémant, cassis, gingerbread: an overview of the food and wine specialities of the Côte-d'Or.
- Slow-cooked dishes4 pagesBœuf bourguignon, Coq au vin, Œufs en meurette
- Products & sweets5 pagesDijon mustard, Cassissine, Anis de Flavigny
- Cheese & terroir3 pagesWashed-rind cheeses, Burgundy snails, Burgundy truffle
- Wines & drinks2 pagesWine classification, Crémant, cassis & marc
Accommodation
Where to stay in the Côte-d'Or: five ways to choose your base
Vineyards, UNESCO climats, a town house in Dijon, a farmhouse or the starry sky of the Morvan: what each kind of place really changes about a stay.
- Hotels4 pagesHotels in Dijon, Hotels in Beaune, Boutique hotels in Auxois
- B&Bs & guesthouses3 pagesGuesthouses in Dijon, Guesthouses in Beaune, Guest houses
- Cottages & rentals4 pagesRural cottages, Cottages in the vineyards, Vacation rentals
- Nature & Morvan3 pagesCampsites, Accommodation in the Morvan, Inns
Itineraries
Itineraries in the Côte-d'Or: which trip is right for you?
Cycling, hiking, a romantic weekend, family or food: seven possible itineraries in the Côte-d'Or, with real distances and pointers for each profile.
- Short weekends4 pages48h in Dijon, Dijon-Beaune express, Romantic weekend
- Themed trips4 pagesWith family, Gastronomic, Hiking
- Vineyards & heritage3 pagesRoute des Grands Crus, 3 days, UNESCO itinerary, Auxois & Morvan, 4 days
- Car-free & longer stays2 pagesWithout a car, A week in Burgundy
Tips
Practical advice for planning your trip to the Côte-d'Or
Getting around without a car, budget, tastings, family travel, safety: all the advice for planning a trip to the Côte-d'Or, with verified sources.
- Before you go3 pagesFirst trip, Real budget, Mobile apps
- On the ground3 pagesParking in Dijon/Beaune, Getting around without a car, Visiting the vineyards
- Traveling with others3 pagesWith family, With a dog, Accessibility
- Weather & safety4 pagesRainy days, Safety, Hiking gear
