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Great fun holiday but service by local guide was not good. We were not given any instructions on the ebikes. One of the bikes had a puncture and as we ...
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Uncover the wonderful flavours of Burgundy on this four night gastronomic cycling short break. Long established as one of France's finest wine regions, the Cote d'Or is home to historic Beaune and famed Nuits-Saint-Georges. Here, culture and tradition thrive amid some of the world's most prestigious vineyards, which are now collectively recognised as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. To the north, past numerous medieval chateaux, lies Dijon with its rich blend of architecture and the magnificent palace of the Dukes of Burgundy. A short distance away you'll find the tranquil Canal de Bourgogne, meandering along the Ouche River valley up to the fortified 15th century Chateauneuf-en-Auxois, which sits fairytale-like on a hilltop and is listed as one of France's most beautiful villages.
Cycle along quiet lanes, vineyard tracks, tranquil waterside paths and smooth greenways, enjoying views of majestic vine-clad hills, fields of shimmering wheat and waterways where grey herons stalk fish. Each day discover opportunities to sample fine wines and visit esteemed producers before stopping for lunch in unspoilt villages set against a backdrop of swaying vines and ancient oak forest.
In a region known for its epicurean finesse, you really will enjoy fine dining on this holiday. You'll savour dishes such as Oeufs en Meurette, Poulet de Bresse a la Creme, Perche aux Noix and of course exquisite cheeses like the pungent Epoisses de Bourgogne, all washed down with the region's incredible Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. You'll stay in historic hotels including an elegantly renovated farm with beautiful gardens, a lovingly restored winery and a marvellous 18th century chateau with a pool and eight hectares of carefully tended grounds.
On this trip there are some tow paths and compacted gravel tracks.There is a short steep climb on day 4.
Arrive at your hotel: a beautifully restored 18th century farmhouse just outside the city. Relax and freshen up before your first gastronomic dinner.
You stay at the Hotel Le Central (breakfast at the hotel)
This morning, perhaps pay a visit to the lovely 18th century chateau at Pommard before continuing past pretty Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix-Serrigny. You might like to take a short detour to visit Savigny-les- Beaune too, with its collection of vintage cars, motorbikes and planes, or to spend some time in the Parc de la Bouzaise in Beaune before lunch in the world-famous Nuits-Saint-Georges. In the afternoon your route leads you on to the 16th century Chateau du Clos de Vougeot before the final stretch through Vosne-Romanee (home of the world's most expensive wine), Chambolle-Musigny and Morey-Saint-Denis to your hotel, a lovingly restored former winery in Gevrey-Chambertin.
You stay at Rotisserie du Chambertin (breakfast at the hotel and evening meal either in the hotel or a local restaurant)
Leave the vines behind and cycle up through the Combe Lavaux - Jean Roland nature reserve to appreciate stunning views across meadows to the Ouche River valley. Then it's freewheeling all the way along quiet country lanes, past fields of wheat and rapeseed to Fleurey- Ouche and the famous Canal de Bourgogne. Here you'll experience gentle pedalling along towpaths and greenways between the canal and the peaceful River Ouche. Lunch can be enjoyed with a picnic by the water's edge in any number of sleepy riverside villages, at a cafe-restaurant in a former lockkeeper's cottage, or even before or after a visit to the Chateau de Barbirey with its superb gardens. The ride ends at the 18th century Chateau Hotel Sainte-Sabine, where you can stroll in the gardens then sit on the terrace savouring an aperitif before dinner.
You stay at the Chateau Sante Sabine (breakfast and evening meal)
Pass countryside and quiet farming villages to the ancient town of Bligny-sur-Ouche with its 12th century church, 15th century tower and twelve water mills. After crossing the River Ouche, a short climb leads you to Montceau-et-Echarnant, next to which lies the tiny Templar church of Saint John the Baptist, where the ground is paved with the gravestones of Templar Knights. From here it's downhill through meadows and woodland to the village of Nantoux, and then back out into the vines. The adventurous can take one last climb to enjoy spectacular views from the Hautes-Cotes de Beaune but both roads lead back to delightful Pommard where final wine tastings can be had at the chateau before heading back to the hotel in Beaune.
You stay at the Hotel Le Central (breakfast at the hotel)
Please note that cycling helmets are compulsory in France for children under 12. As we are unable to provide these, we strongly recommend that you bring your own.
Please see our Planning you holiday page for full details.
If you'd prefer a slightly longer holiday, take a look at our 6 night Gastronomic Burgundy Cycling.
During your holiday you stay at the following hotels. If you'd like to extend your time at any of these or, if you'd like to enhance your stay with an upgraded room, just let us know at the time of booking. If you'd like to keep your bikes with you for any extra nights we can arrange this for you for just £ per adult per day and £ per child per day.
To find out more call our sales team on 01606 720199, use our live webchat (we're open from 9am today) or email sales@headwater.com
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Room upgrades: Superior
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Room upgrades: Luxe Room.
The Luxe rooms are more spacious with a separate lounge area.
If you'd like to extend your trip with extra nights at the start or end, or if you'd like to arrange a stop off point en-route, then we recommend the following hotels.
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NEARBY:
Our aim is to provide holidays that are unbeatable for choice and flexibility. We've listed our most popular travel options below, however you aren't limited to these - we can tailor-make virtually any holiday to suit.
To find out more about the travel options available call our sales team on 01606 720199, use our live webchat (we're open from 9am today) or email sales@headwater.com
Air-rail prices include our standard flights, onward rail and station transfers
Out: British Airways Heathrow to Paris CDG 07:15/09:35 then rail Paris Bercy to Beaune 13:35/16:58 Wednesdays & via Dijon 13:57/16:23 Sundays and transfer to hotel 10 minutes.
Return: Transfer to station 10 minutes then rail Beaune to Paris Lyon via Dijon 09:41/12:03 Sundays Beaune to Paris Lyon via Lyon Part Dieu 09:00/13:01 Thursdays then British Airways Paris CDG to Heathrow 16:35/16:55.
Business/club/first class seats are available on request.
Alternative Air Travel
Alternative flights, onward rail to your holiday area, and connecting private transfers can be arranged from most UK airports. If you would like to use one of the many 'low cost' airlines, we can book these on your behalf. We can also book UK shuttles to connect with your onward flight, please call for details and prices.
Popular alternative routes for this holiday include:
| From | To | Airline(s) |
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| Birmingham | Paris Charles de Gaulle | Air France |
| Bristol | Paris Charles de Gaulle | Easyjet |
| Dublin | Paris Charles de Gaulle | Aer Lingus |
| Edinburgh | Paris Charles de Gaulle | Air France, Easyjet |
| Glasgow | Paris Charles de Gaulle | Air France |
| London Gatwick | Paris Charles de Gaulle | Easyjet |
| London Luton | Paris Charles de Gaulle | Easyjet |
| Manchester | Paris Charles de Gaulle | Air France |
| Newcastle | Paris Charles de Gaulle | Air France |
| Other UK airports | Paris Charles de Gaulle | Various airlines |
Eurostar
We can also book connecting daily Eurostar services for customers preferring not to fly, from London and Ashford in Kent. Please call for details and prices.
Standard transfers
Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Beaune train station at 16:58 Wednesdays, 16:23 Sundays and back to Beaune train station at 09:15 Sundays and 08:30 Thursdays.
Alternative transfers
If you require alternative transfers (because you will be arriving at a different time to our standard flights), then we can usually arrange these for you (there may be an additional charge).
Should you require overnight airport accommodation, airport parking or even a uniformed chauffeur to take your car from your departure terminal and park it for you, we can arrange this for you through Holiday Extras. You can book airport parking, airport hotels and executive lounges directly through their website - or call us on 01606 720199 for further details of all the services on offer. Early booking is recommended to obtain the best availability and prices.
Everyone who goes on a Headwater holiday will be emailed a link to our post-holiday questionnaire where they can give us an honest assessment of all aspects of their holiday - everything from how quickly we answer the phone to how clean the hotels were - plus an overall rating and comments about their holiday.
Any feedback collected is posted to our website, so that people can make an informed decision based on past experiences before heading off on holiday. We don’t edit the reviews, the only thing we do is proofread them and alter any typos, where necessary, to ensure they are easy to read for everyone. All reviews will be published (except in certain extreme circumstances), and a member of the Headwater team will respond to any constructive criticisms/comments under the reviews, at their discretion. So, for the real tales, twists and turns of our holidays, look no further than the reviews from our previous travellers.
Great fun holiday but service by local guide was not good. We were not given any instructions on the ebikes. One of the bikes had a puncture and as we had not been told which inner tube to use changing the tyre became a problem. Nobody contacted us as to restaurant arrangements on our return and there were no instructions as to our collection for the train back. We had a big problem in our last restaurant as they told us at the beginning of the meal we could have anything off the menu and then announced after we had chose and were half way through that we had a budget. Our starter and main course were double that budget so we did not have pudding or cheese.
My second cycling trip with Headwater and won’t be my last. A memorable holiday of real quality. I’m already looking forward to next year.
The Gastronomic Burgundy 4 night cycling holiday is a lovely break but a bit rushed, there was not enough time to explore your destinations or venture to Beaune or Dijon. The cycling routes were a good mix of vineyard tracks, canal tow paths and quiet country roads through forests and pasture land. We found the distances meant there was limited time for the suggested sight seeing trips. On day two we visited Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaune for it's eclectic and extensive auto collections and on day four had a brief tour and tasting at Chateau Pommard. Les Deux Chevres was a delight - (btw they offer inhouse wine tastings and trips to vineyards - cannot comment on how they are as sadly we had no time to sample them)
You can be confident that our pricing includes all the standard requirements of your holiday and many additional extras. Always ensure that you are comparing like for like when booking your holiday.
This 4 night self-guided cycling holiday includes:
Hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of hotels
All continental breakfasts and 2 gastronomic evening meals
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
GPS route directions and maps
RideWithGPS navigation app
High quality bikes
Standard transfers at the start/end of the trip (if booking inclusive flights)
Luggage transfers between hotels
How to book:
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 (we're open from 9am today) or complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
Complete our holiday enquiry form - we'll get in touch when it's most convenient for you
Speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 - we're open from 9am today
Use our live chat to ask us a question
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| 2nd May 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 5th May 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 9th May 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 23rd May 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 2nd Jun 2021 | £1179 | £1399 | Tour only: £1179 Including flights: £1399 |
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| 6th Jun 2021 | £1179 | £1399 | Tour only: £1179 Including flights: £1399 |
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| 9th Jun 2021 | £1179 | £1399 | Tour only: £1179 Including flights: £1399 |
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| 13th Jun 2021 | £1179 | £1399 | Tour only: £1179 Including flights: £1399 |
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| 16th Jun 2021 | £1179 | £1399 | Tour only: £1179 Including flights: £1399 |
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| 20th Jun 2021 | £1179 | £1399 | Tour only: £1179 Including flights: £1399 |
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| 23rd Jun 2021 | £1179 | £1399 | Tour only: £1179 Including flights: £1399 |
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| 27th Jun 2021 | £1179 | £1399 | Tour only: £1179 Including flights: £1399 |
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| 4th Jul 2021 | £1199 | £1419 | Tour only: £1199 Including flights: £1419 |
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| 7th Jul 2021 | £1199 | £1419 | Tour only: £1199 Including flights: £1419 |
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| 11th Jul 2021 | £1199 | £1419 | Tour only: £1199 Including flights: £1419 |
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| 14th Jul 2021 | £1199 | £1419 | Tour only: £1199 Including flights: £1419 |
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| 18th Jul 2021 | £1199 | £1419 | Tour only: £1199 Including flights: £1419 |
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| 21st Jul 2021 | £1199 | £1419 | Tour only: £1199 Including flights: £1419 |
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| 25th Jul 2021 | £1199 | £1419 | Tour only: £1199 Including flights: £1419 |
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| 28th Jul 2021 | £1199 | £1419 | Tour only: £1199 Including flights: £1419 |
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| 1st Aug 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 8th Aug 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 15th Aug 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 22nd Aug 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 25th Aug 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 29th Aug 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 5th Sep 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 8th Sep 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 12th Sep 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 15th Sep 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 19th Sep 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 22nd Sep 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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| 26th Sep 2021 | £1159 | £1379 | Tour only: £1159 Including flights: £1379 |
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The prices quoted for each individual departure supercede those published in our current brochures. Air prices are subject to change and we advise early booking to obtain the best prices. Please see our Planning your holiday and What's included in the price? pages for additional information.
Singles
Add £172 single supplement
Children
Please contact us for child prices.
Holiday type
Self-guided cycling Managed locally by Headwater appointed agent.
Departures
Every two days from 2nd May 2021 to 26th Sep 2021, for 4 nights. All dates are subject to availability, please contact us to check.
Meals
All continental breakfasts and 2 gastronomic evening meals
Room upgrades
From £10 per person, per night based on 2 people sharing.
Electric bikes
It is possible to hire electric bikes for this holiday at a supplement of £100 per person. As these are available on a first come first served basis, we recommend early booking to avoid disappointment.
Tandems
It is possible to hire tandem bikes for this holiday at a supplement of £85 per bike. As these are available on a first come first served basis, we recommend early booking to avoid disappointment.
The above prices include our standard flights/transfers
Out: British Airways Heathrow to Paris CDG 07:15/09:35 then rail Paris Bercy to Beaune 13:35/16:58 Wednesdays & via Dijon 13:57/16:23 Sundays and transfer to hotel 10 minutes.
Return: Transfer to station 10 minutes then rail Beaune to Paris Lyon via Dijon 09:41/12:03 Sundays Beaune to Paris Lyon via Lyon Part Dieu 09:00/13:01 Thursdays then British Airways Paris CDG to Heathrow 16:35/16:55.
Alternative Air-rail
Flights can be arranged from most UK airports, with connecting transfers as required, prices and details on request.
Eurostar
Travel by Eurostar via Paris is also available.
Upgraded air travel
Business/club/first class fares on request.
Tour only
Transfers can be arranged at a supplement from Beaune train station at 16:58 Wednesdays, 16:23 Sundays and back to Beaune train station at 09:15 Sundays and 08:30 Thursdays.
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 (we're open from 9am today) or complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
Complete our holiday enquiry form - we'll get in touch when it's most convenient for you
Speak to our sales team on 01606 720199 - we're open from 9am today
Use our live chat to ask us a question
Please note: The prices and travel options shown are provided for customers based in, and travelling from/to, the UK. We are happy to arrange holidays for non-UK customers however, if you are travelling from USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand, we recommend that you contact your local agent as they can provide appropriate transport options and advice.
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