What to do and see in Bourgogne-Franche-Comte, France: The Best Tours

August 27, 2021 Agatha Simes

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is a region of France created by the territorial reform of French Regions in 2014, from a merger of Burgundy and Franche-Comté.
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1. Private guided tour - Beaune 2h

Place de la Halle, 21200 Beaune, France Alexia Papin
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Capital of Burgundy wines, Beaune is a fortified town located in the heart of the prestigious Côte d'Or vineyard. Inside its ramparts, the city has an exceptional heritage which reminds us of the great Beaune hours.   Together, we will leave for a two-hour private tour to explore the city. Through fascinating stories and local anecdotes, you will discover how the city was built from the Middle Ages to the present day. From the market square to the Notre-Dame Collegiate Church, passing through the belfry, all the secrets of Beaune will be revealed to you. We will not forget, of course, to talk about wine and gastronomy, an integral part of Burgundian life. A fun and enjoyable visit away from history lessons! 2-hour private tour with a licensed tour guide

Inclusions: Certified tour guide, Private visit

Exclusions: Bottled water, Gratuities

Reviewed By E6441JWanthonyf

We had booked a trip with alexia Papin specifically to visit vineyards in Beaune area as we own a vineyard in Coghills creek Victoria Australia. The places she took us to were amazingly helpful & did not hold back on explaining every aspect of growing grapes, maintaining their vines to achieve the best results & the process they go through in producing wine. Alexia’s interaction with the wineries showed how highly they regarded her. Also on our tour we were taken to the many interesting sites in Beaune.

2. Private Full Day Tour to the Heart of Burgundy

A La Francaise ! Bourgogne
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This tour is to be designed « just for you ». The following is a suggested itinerary. Indeed, you will be able to send us your wishes during the booking process. Pick-up around Beaune and Dijon (other places in Burgundy available on demand), at the place of your choice. Recommended pick-up is 10.00 am. Hop on your comfortable private minivan and enjoy a cozy drive to discover the charm and authenticity of family producers and tour two attentively chosen genuine family-run wineries. Savor an exclusive wine selection : A palette of well-balanced and exceptional aromas. Get the opportunity to discover Beaune and experience what life as a 'Bourguignon' is really like. Drive through Burgundy’s most esteemed Grand Cru vineyards of Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuit to hear about their story, and how they have come to be so appreciated.

Inclusions: Drive through the famous UNESCO world heritage site of Burgundy, Visit and tasting at two family run boutiques wineries, Local private guide, Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off in the Dijon or Beaune area - Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Lunch - please advise if we should book at a family winery (our favorite place, 45 euros per adult and 20€ per child, including local food and wines) or an other restaurant., Gratuities (optionnal), Personal expenses

Reviewed By 287johanm

The tour as a whole was very - very good. Excellent guide. he did everything possible to make this day a succes. For those interested in wine (degustation as well as the making) this is a wonderfull experience. The combination of visiting the vineyards and the winemakers, the visit of l'hospice de Beaune and the pick - nick was a perfect mix.

3. canyoning supervised descent discovery

D61A, 73340 Bellecombe-en-Bauges, France Takamaka
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Through this beautiful aquatic hike coupled with climbing techniques, our canyoning activity stimulates your nature and sport side. On the program of the session: jumps, abseils, slides on natural toboggans.

Inclusions: neorpene suit, helmet, harness

Exclusions: pairs of shoes, swimsuit

Reviewed By Moramare

Went here the other day as the teens wanted to paddle board on the lake. We made reservations for a Sunday afternoon and were greeted warm when there to pick up the stuff needed. Staff speaks reasonably good English and all materials are well disinfected due to COVID regulations. Only minor was the distance between the shop and the pier from where the paddles leave, and the fact that there are no signs pointing you in the right direction.

4. Burgundy Bike Tour with Wine Tasting from Beaune

Active Tours, Allée du Dr Bouley, 21200 Beaune, France Bourgogne Evasion by Active Tours
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This tour is a sample of Burgundy, with scenic views, wines, vineyards, food and winemakers. After a transfer by minivan from Beaune, you’ll ride your bike mostly downhill. This tour is unique!

Inclusions: Bike rental, Helmet, Transfer to the hill top for briefing and departure, Visit of the castle from the XIII centuries or Castle in Chassagne with 3 wines tasting, Lunch in local restaurant, Visit and wines tasting in a local winery in Pommard, Transfer from Pommard to Beaune at the end of the tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By Paul N

We booked a tour from Beaune and added the option of an E bike as it was something we were considering investing in and also because we'd not cycled in more than 3 years. We were a small group of 6, plus Theo our guide and we departed by minibus to the top of the road overlooking St Romain and from here we cycled mostly downhill on small tarmac tracks with almost no other traffic. Theo was an excellent guide explaining the classification of Bourgogne wines and after a brief stop for a taste of Aligote wine courtesy of Theo we stopped at Chateau Rochepot for an explanation and then on to a tasting at Montrachet vineyard and a visit of the cellar. Lunch was included at a very nice restaurant in Montrachet and then back to cycling, finishing up at Pommard for another tasting. This concluded our cycling, but not for Theo who had to cycle back to collect the minibus and then return to collect our bikes and us! We had such a great time that we booked another tour the next day to the north of Beaune around the Nuit St Georges area which included tastings of Grand Cru's, fantastic lunch and less cycling than the day before, but again no hills, and again with the excellent Theo!!

5. Burgundy Hot-Air Balloon Ride from Beaune

15 Rue Marey Monge, 21630 Pommard, France France Montgolfieres
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Enjoy a balloon ride over the most famous vineyards of Burgundy, around Beaune. It is here in Burgundy that this balloon company was created more than thirty years ago. The wonderful area of Burgundy is renowned for its gastronomic delights, fine wines and chateaux and gives every visitor a taste of the soul of France. Rendez-vous au Château de Pommard before the flight.

Inclusions: Glass of Champagne, Light refreshments, Pilots are bilingual, speaking English and French, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: DVD (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By alexdX5658QO

We booked a trip for a Montgolfière trip over Chenonceau and the Cher. GETYOURGIDE mentions that the maximum of participants is 10 persons for each ride. Upon arrival to our surprise we were 14... our surprise grew when hearing that we had to embark in two Jeeps to go to the departure ( 7+the driver per car ! = packed one against another ) When mentioning that this didn’t respect current measures for Covid, we got the answer that also in the gondola we would be stuffed one against another as well. And that therefor we had to wear a mask as desinfect our hands. Unsure if the montgolfière had been desinfected ( we could’nt see anyone doing this, the cars weren’t in any case . When telling that GETYOURGUIDE mentioned that the trips were limited to 10 participants, Mister France Montgolfière told us not without arrogance that the could write what they wanted but that it was not the problem of France Montgolfière ...When asking if we could take our own car for transfert ; that was impossible. Common sense would limit the number to 8 participants and foresee a transfer in mini-bus. We have been following strict hygienic rules by keeping distance at all times : the lack from the side of France Montgolfières is unacceptable and we didn’t want to participate under these circumstances. We asked full refund from Getyourguide... and we are fully entitled to get one.

6. Small-Group Full-Day Tour of Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune Vineyards and Beaune Historical District

Dijon, Dijon, Cote d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte Authentica Tours
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Discover some of the delicate wines for which central France is famous on this full-day Burgundy wine tour from Dijon. Explore the historic town of Beaune — Burgundy's wine capital — with a guide, and gain insight into the region’s rich winemaking heritage. Visit the cellars of a local winery, and sample some of the Premier and Grand Cru red and white wines in production. Enjoy free time to stroll the streets of Beaune at your leisure and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide, Wine-tasting, Fuel surcharge, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Adygp118

We were supposed to have a tour to Beaune, and because we were 3 we got huge chances to got it cancelled. But, they offered us instead an excursion to côte de nuits... it was better than expected! Emmanuel was a super guide! He explained us everything about the wine making process, took us to 2 places for wine tasting and to the vineyards... I just know how to better enjoy wine thanks to him. This excursion made our experience at Dijon unforgettable even in Corona times! Def if I come back I will go for another excursion with them :)

7. Small-Group Burgundy Tour with Wine Tastings from Dijon

Dijon, Dijon, Cote d'Or, Bourgogne-Franche-Comte Authentica Tours
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Discover the delicate flavors of Burgundy on this 3-hour wine-tasting tour from Dijon. Visit two Burgundy wineries with a guide, and gain insight into centuries of winemaking history and heritage. Explore the cellars and vineyards, and learn of the diverse grape varietals flourishing in the fertile soils. Sample some of the wines in production and how to pair them with your meals. Visit the pretty Burgundy village of Gevrey-Chambertin on route back to Dijon.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from central Dijon, Transport by minibus, Professional guide, Wine-tasting, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Adygp118

We were supposed to have a tour to Beaune, and because we were 3 we got huge chances to got it cancelled. But, they offered us instead an excursion to côte de nuits... it was better than expected! Emmanuel was a super guide! He explained us everything about the wine making process, took us to 2 places for wine tasting and to the vineyards... I just know how to better enjoy wine thanks to him. This excursion made our experience at Dijon unforgettable even in Corona times! Def if I come back I will go for another excursion with them :)

8. Small group Burgundy tour of Beaune with Wine Tasting from Dijon

16 Place Darcy, 21000 Dijon, France Authentica Tours
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Exceptional wine tasting included several 1er Crus & Grand Cru Clear explanation provided by a Burgundy Wine Expert, fluent in English. Stroll into the charming city of Beaune, Burgundy Wine Capital. Discovery all wine villages from Dijon to Beaune (Gevrey Chambertin, Vosne ROmanée, Nuits Saint Georges...) Drive into the vineyard on the back roads called La Route des Grands Crus"

Inclusions: Wine tasting

Exclusions: Entrance fees during free time in Beaune

Reviewed By Adygp118

We were supposed to have a tour to Beaune, and because we were 3 we got huge chances to got it cancelled. But, they offered us instead an excursion to côte de nuits... it was better than expected! Emmanuel was a super guide! He explained us everything about the wine making process, took us to 2 places for wine tasting and to the vineyards... I just know how to better enjoy wine thanks to him. This excursion made our experience at Dijon unforgettable even in Corona times! Def if I come back I will go for another excursion with them :)

9. Skip the Line: Abbaye de Fontenay Admission Ticket

Abbaye de Fontenay
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Welcome to Fontenay Abbey. A !2th Century Burgundy Heritage Abbey! Come and admire the beauty and purity of architecture unspoiled for 900 years, and enjoy the quiet of a place designed for spirituality.

Inclusions: Admission to Abbey of Fontenay

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By Carmen8889

This was one of the highlights of my trip in Burgundy. The guided tour was very insightful, the site is very well kept and everyone is willing to help and provide any additional information. It is definitely a place to return!

10. Half Day Tour of the Cote de Nuits Vineyards from Dijon

16 Place Darcy, 21000 Dijon, France Authentica Tours
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Discover the Côte de Nuits vineyards and their heritage by tasting great Burgundy wines on this 4.5 hour guided tour. Take a stroll through the Côte de Nuits vineyards and visit the Château du Clos de Vougeot. Head through the ancient forests and picturesque countryside and discover the 18th century Burgundy canal. Departure times are available from 1.30pm to 6pm.

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Guided tour, Visit of the vineyard, Entries to the Chateau

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Adygp118

We were supposed to have a tour to Beaune, and because we were 3 we got huge chances to got it cancelled. But, they offered us instead an excursion to côte de nuits... it was better than expected! Emmanuel was a super guide! He explained us everything about the wine making process, took us to 2 places for wine tasting and to the vineyards... I just know how to better enjoy wine thanks to him. This excursion made our experience at Dijon unforgettable even in Corona times! Def if I come back I will go for another excursion with them :)

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