Nuits-St-Georges / Beaune

This stage of the Burgundy Voie des Vignes à Vélo (Vineyard Way) links the region’s two most celebrated wine towns. Nuits-Saint-Georges makes a lively wine stop along the vine-covered slopes; Beaune impresses visitors with its rich architectural heritage and was once an historic residence of the Dukes of Burgundy. Although this is an unofficial stage, it is easy.

Route details

The route is not signposted. It takes you along small roads located between the vine slopes and the railway line. Take care entering Beaune as there are as yet no specific provisions for cyclists. The stage is provisional, but it is pretty easy to follow.

Don’t miss

Nuits-St-Georges: a pleasant town for a stop-over – famous belfry – 13th-century church – museum and exhibitions - Comblanchien: marble quarry - Corgoloin: castles – 13th-century church - Beaune: the exceptional historic town centre – the Hospices, the stunning medieval hospital, now an historical and art museum – the collegiate church of Notre-Dame - Musée du Vin (wine museum), tel 03 80 22 08 19 – Musée des Beaux-Arts (fine arts museum).

Markets

Nuits-St-Georges: Friday mornings
Beaune: Wednesday and Saturday mornings