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48 hours in the vineyards

Wine weekend in Burgundy

A wine weekend in Burgundy is the perfect escape: 1h35 from Paris, the world's most beautiful wine road, UNESCO-listed landscapes and unforgettable tables. Here is a ready-made 48-hour itinerary for your vineyard weekend, with a wine suite in Dijon as your base camp.

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The itinerary

Your 48 hours, hour by hour

Day 1: Dijon, capital of Burgundy wines

10:00

Arrival in Dijon

1h35 from Paris by TGV. Drop your bags at your Oenosuite, a few minutes from the station.

11:00

Historic Dijon

Ducal Palace, the Owl's Trail, the Les Halles covered market and the Cité de la Gastronomie et du Vin.

13:00

Burgundian lunch

Œufs en meurette or jambon persillé in a bistro of the historic centre.

15:00

First tasting

Introduction to Burgundy appellations at an independent wine merchant, or in your suite with the Jalunia connected cellar.

20:00

Evening in the suite

Wine escape game, blind tasting and a great bottle: the wine experience continues after dinner.

Day 2: Grands Crus & Beaune

09:30

Route des Grands Crus

Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Clos de Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée: the most beautiful wine road in the world, 15 minutes from Dijon.

11:00

Estate visits

Two or three family estates, booked in advance, quality over quantity.

13:30

Lunch in the vineyards

In Nuits-Saint-Georges or Vougeot, facing the vines.

15:30

Beaune & the Hospices

The famous polychrome roofs, historic cellars, and a last stroll before the return train.

Want to go deeper? Read our detailed guides: wine weekend from Dijon · romantic weekend in Dijon · gastronomy & wine in Dijon

Weekend in Burgundy, vineyards around Dijon

The base camp

Why Dijon beats everywhere else

For a two-day weekend, logistics decide everything. Dijon wins on every count: direct TGV from Paris, a UNESCO-listed historic centre to enjoy in the evening, the best value restaurants in the region, and the Route des Grands Crus starting 15 minutes away.

And by choosing a suite entirely dedicated to wine, the experience doesn't stop when you get back: connected cellar, wine escape game, blind tastings. That's the Oenosuite promise, rated 4.94/5 by over 120 guests.

Suite Charme & Vin Studio l'Artiste

Practical

A weekend in Burgundy without a car

By regional train

From Dijon station: Beaune in 20 minutes, Nuits-Saint-Georges in 15. Trains run all day, a few euros per trip.

By bike

The Voie des Vignes cycling route links Dijon to Beaune through the vineyards. E-bike rentals available in central Dijon.

Guided tours

Half-day and full-day vineyard tours with driver and tastings, bookable through our partner Winalist. Nobody has to skip the Grands Crus.

When to come? Spring for the awakening vines, September-October for the harvest and golden colours, November for the Hospices de Beaune auction, January for the Saint-Vincent Tournante, and winter for quiet cellars and gentler prices. A wine weekend in Burgundy works in every season; book estates ahead in summer and during the harvest.

Budget

The budget for your 48 hours

  • Wine suite, 2 nights€180-380

    central Dijon, direct booking, best price

  • Tastings, 2-3 estates€40-100

    for two, often deducted when you buy

  • Restaurants & bistros€140-280

    for two, 2 dinners + 2 lunches

  • Total for two€500-900

    trains and extras included

For the same weekend, Dijon costs noticeably less than Beaune in high season, with more restaurants, more life in the evening, and the same vineyards 15 minutes away.

Guest reviews

Their weekend at Oenosuite

« An absolutely perfect stay! The accommodation is superb, spotless, very comfortable and even better than the photos. The host is exceptional: warm, attentive and ultra responsive. The location is ideal; everything came together for an unforgettable moment! »

Arnold · Airbnb

« A great stay! A very pleasant accommodation, full of charm, cosy, functional, in a quiet street close to the centre. The bonus: being able to buy food and a good bottle directly on site. Simon is a very responsive and available host. »

Béatrice · Airbnb

FAQ

Your weekend in Burgundy, in practice

Dijon is the best base for a weekend in Burgundy: a historic city centre listed by UNESCO, the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin, and the Route des Grands Crus starting 15 minutes away. You combine city life, gastronomy and vineyards without changing accommodation.

Yes. Dijon is 1h35 from Paris by direct TGV, and from there you can reach Beaune in 20 minutes by regional train, cycle the Voie des Vignes through the vineyards, or book a guided vineyard tour with a driver through our partner Winalist.

For two people over 2 nights: accommodation from €90-190 per night, tastings €10-25 per person per estate, and €35-70 per person for a good restaurant. In total, between €500 and €900 all-inclusive, with better value in Dijon than in Beaune.

The Route des Grands Crus and its villages (Gevrey-Chambertin, Vosne-Romanée), the historic centre of Dijon and its covered market, the Hospices de Beaune, and of course estate tastings. Add a Burgundian dinner: œufs en meurette, coq au vin, Époisses cheese.

Absolutely. Our suites are designed for couples: high-end bedding, projector with Netflix, wine escape game for two, blind tastings, and Burgundy wines available in the suite via the Jalunia connected cellar. Rated 4.94/5 and Airbnb guest favourite.

September and October are the star months: harvest, golden vineyards, mild light. May and June offer green vines and available winemakers. November has the Hospices de Beaune auction, January the Saint-Vincent Tournante. Book estates several weeks ahead for autumn.

Come in low season (November to March excluding holidays), book your accommodation directly (best price guaranteed at Oenosuite), travel by regional train rather than car, and favour estates where the tasting fee is deducted from purchases. Dijon's restaurants also offer noticeably better value than Beaune's.

The essentials: the Route des Grands Crus and its villages (Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée), the Château du Clos de Vougeot, the Hospices de Beaune, the historic cellars of Beaune, and in Dijon the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin. Two or three estate tastings complete the picture.

Alsace charms with its colourful villages and aromatic whites; Burgundy plays in another league for terroir depth: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at their world peak, 33 Grands Crus, UNESCO-listed climats, and a wine culture you can feel in every village. From Paris, Dijon is also closer: 1h35 by direct TGV.

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