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Arriving and a first loop round the mustard city
An arrival day with no cycling stage, so you can arrive at ease.
In the evening, it's worth strolling through the old town to the Place de la Libération.
This is where your journey begins. You'll travel to Burgundy by train with your bikes.
Burgundy's capital greets you with a largely car-free old town, the Palais des Ducs and the lively market hall. Look out for the little owls set into the pavement, which mark the Parcours de la Chouette as lucky charms.
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2 nights · Mon 13/09 – Wed 15/09
Central, cycle-friendly accommodation with a lockable storage room, just a few minutes from the station and the old town. A good base for the first evening, with a stroll and dinner.
Places to stay that fit
Hôtel de la Cloche
hotel · Bahnhofsviertel, Dijon · approx. 140–200 €/night (estimate)
Classic town hotel right by Dijon-Ville station, comfortably furnished and well suited for arrival by train.
Hôtel Ibis Styles Dijon Central
hotel · Bahnhofsviertel, Dijon · approx. 110–160 €/night (estimate)
Modern hotel just a few minutes' walk from the station, solidly equipped and centrally located for sightseeing.
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Market, mustard and the Dukes' Palace
Deliberately a cycle-free day for arriving and exploring.
If you fancy it, try genuine Dijon mustard at the Moutarderie Fallot-Boutique.
The market hall, designed by Gustave Eiffel, is Dijon's culinary heart. On market days you'll find cheese, charcuterie, pastries and regional specialities here, perfect for a picnic.
The former Dukes' Palace houses the Musée des Beaux-Arts, one of France's oldest art museums. From the Tour Philippe le Bon, you get a sweeping view over the city on a clear day.
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Grand Crus and vineyards
A short, enjoyable stage of around 34 km, with plenty of time for tastings along the way.
When it comes to wine tasting, remember you're travelling by bike.
Set amid the famous Grand Cru vineyards, this former Cistercian château tells the story of centuries of winemaking craft. The old wine presses and surrounding vineyard bring the reputation of the Côte de Nuits to life.
The namesake of many robust red wines is a charming wine-growing town with domaines to taste at. Ideal for an afternoon guided wine tasting and a chance to sample regional cuisine.
1 night · Wed 15/09
Quietly situated hotel with a garden and space for bikes, a little way out of the centre. A good base for tastings and a relaxed dinner.
Places to stay that fit
Hôtel La Gentilhommière
hotel · Nuits-Saint-Georges · approx. 150–220 €/night (estimate)
The named house itself – a Logis hotel with a wine-cellar atmosphere right in the Côte de Nuits, classically Burgundian.
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Côte de Beaune and the Hospices
Only around 22 km of cycling, then time for the Hospices and the old town.
Tickets for the Hospices can be bought online in advance to save waiting time.
The medieval almshouse with its magnificent, colourful tiled roof is Beaune's landmark. Inside you'll find the great hall of the sick, the pharmacy and the famous polyptych of the Last Judgement.
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Burgundy's wine capital tempts you with ring roads tracing the old town walls, wine cellars and delicatessens. A tasting at one of the great merchant houses is as much a part of it as a wander through the market.
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2 nights · Thu 16/09 – Sat 18/09
Charming hotel in a 17th-century townhouse within the town walls, with a courtyard and secure bike storage. Within walking distance of the Hospices and restaurants.
Places to stay that fit
Hôtel Le Cep
hotel · Zentrum, Beaune · approx. 200–320 €/night (estimate)
Renowned four-star hotel in a Renaissance townhouse in the heart of Beaune, offering an upmarket atmosphere.
Hôtel de la Paix
hotel · Zentrum, Beaune · approx. 130–190 €/night (estimate)
Well-kept town hotel near the Hospices de Beaune, with quiet rooms and a good location for strolling round the wine town.
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Wine cellars, market and indulgence
A rest day with no cycling stage, exactly the relaxed pace you'd hope for.
If you'd like to stay active, take a short cycling loop through the vineyards near Pommard and Volnay.
The Saturday market around the market hall is one of the finest in the region, filling the town centre with stalls. Cheese, Epoisses, charcuterie and fruit invite you to indulge and stock up for a picnic.
Beneath Beaune stretches the town's largest cellar network, with kilometres of galleries. During a tasting you'll wander through the damp cellars and sample a selection of Burgundian wines.
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Onto the canal cycle path
Around 44 km, the more scenic part of which runs flat along the canal.
Picnic stops by the locks are a great option along the way.
A long cycling stage (57 km) — split it up or plan enough breaks.
The plane-tree-lined towpath of the Canal de Bourgogne is a dream cycle route: flat, car-free and peaceful. You'll pass old locks and lock-keepers' cottages while houseboats drift gently by.
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A small village right on the canal, an ideal stopover in the Ouche valley. From here begins the most beautiful, wooded stretch of the canal cycle path towards the Auxois.
2 nights · Sat 18/09 – Mon 20/09
Rural accommodation by the canal with a garden and secure bike storage, quietly situated in the Ouche valley. A good base for the transition from the vineyards to the Auxois.
Places to stay that fit
Hostellerie du Château de Bourgogne
hotel · Chagny · approx. 160–240 €/night (estimate)
The named house – a Logis hotel with Burgundian character in Chagny, a starting point for the Côte Chalonnaise.
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Locks, a hilltop village and castle views
A relaxed stage of around 32 km, mostly along the canal.
The final climb up to Chateauneuf is short but sharp – take it slowly.
A picturesque harbour on the canal, crowded with houseboats, with the Château de Chateauneuf towering above you on the hill. A good spot for a rest before heading up to the castle.
The sturdy medieval fortress crowns one of the most beautiful villages in France and looks far out over the Auxois. The climb up is worth it for a walk along the ramparts and the view over the canal and countryside.
Abbey, hill town and farewell
The most demanding cycling day, at around 54 km, but without an afternoon stage before the train journey.
Allow enough buffer time before departure from Montbard and check the bike policy on your booked train.
If you'd prefer a quieter pace, shorten the route and skip Fontenay or Semur.
A long cycling stage (84 km) — split it up or plan enough breaks.
The hill town guarded by pink granite towers above the Armançon gorge is a highlight of the Auxois. Narrow lanes, the Collégiale Notre-Dame and the viewpoints over the defensive towers invite you to linger.
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The Cistercian Abbaye de Fontenay, dating from 1118 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the best-preserved in Europe. The cloister, church and old forge in their quiet woodland setting convey the monastic calm of centuries past.
You'll set off on your journey home from Montbard's TGV station. From here there are good connections towards Germany.
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