Exploring South Burgundy

Five good reasons to follow this road for gourmets

👍 To discover the local gastronomy at its best in a multitude of Michelin-starred restaurants.

👍 To indulge in the many local specialities: mustard, cheese and many other regional products to be found at the farm shops, restaurants, retailers and local markets.

👍 To visit enchanting sites for an introduction to, and immersion in, the world of wine.

👍 To explore among the incredible heritage features of the winegrowing villages, the vineyards and the towns of character dotted along the road.

👍 To drive from Beaune to Mercurey to discover the great wines of South Burgundy and visit Saint-Véran, Pouilly, Fuissé and other remarkable villages of the Mâconnais and Beaujolais regions.

Enjoy a memorable experience at Olivier Leflaive's bistro in the picturesque village of Puligny-Montrachet. You can have lunch, taste wines from the estate in a casual atmosphere and get first-hand advice from the sommeliers. Prolong the pleasure by booking a table for dinner at the gourmet restaurant, Klima.

Château de Chamirey is a must on the road heading down towards the Mâconnais region. A key part of your initiatory voyage in Burgundy will be a tasting session in Mercurey, where you'll learn all about the beautiful Côte Chalonnaise appellation at an exceptional site.

Indeed, you'll see the historical 18th-century vat room, taste the wines, visit the cellars, and even take a walk in the estate's beautiful vineyard.

Château de Pierreclos is a historical family-run wine estate among the oldest vineyards of Burgundy. Perched on a rocky spur, this wine tourism hotspot overlooks 11 hectares of grapevines that were planted as far back as the 6th century.

You can visit the estate and the wine cellars, before joining a tasting session featuring wines from the Mâconnais region.

Head for the village of La Chapelle-de-Guinchay, between the Mâconnais and Beaujolais regions, where Maison Loron invites you to taste its wines and visit the property.

Follow the guide to visit the old cellar featuring ancient wine presses from the 17th/18th century and historic cellars that safeguard a collection of old vintages.

With views over the Pernand-Vergelesses vineyard

With its stunning view of the Pernand-Vergelesses vineyard in the Côte de Beaune appellation area, the Charlemagne restaurant run by Ruddy Villien promises visitors delicious dishes inspired by his travels. Boasting a Michelin star, this beautiful restaurant with a Japanese garden was designed to be a haven of peace.

The ultimate in terroir gastronomy

At his restaurant boasting two Michelin stars, Cédric Burtin creates dishes as sophisticated as they come. The chef from Saint-Rémy, near Chalon-sur-Saône, counts on his Burgundy roots and his family of Charolais cattle breeders, exalting local produce such as beef from Charolles.

Instinctive cuisine

At Tournus, on the Mâconnais hillsides, Aux Terrasses with its  Michelin star is a must. Jean-Michel Carette describes himself as an artisan chef who follows his instinct in a cuisine that triggers emotions.

His beautifully presented dishes of great purity showcase the terroir of South Burgundy.

Visit a goat farm

Visit the Poncétys farm and wine estate, to see 180 Alpine nanny goats, 60 kids and 12 rams. The traditional goat cheeses produced here include a Mâconnaise PDO variety.

Create your own mustard

Edmond Fallot created a craft mustard factory in Beaune in 1840. Since then, the Moutarderie Fallot has added a museum where you can learn about the history and expertise behind this condiment. After your visit, you even get to make your own mustard, not forgetting to check out all the varieties on sale in the shop.

Bubbles of pleasure

Unveil the secrets of Crémant de Bourgogne at this wine tourism site designed by a sparkling wine specialist, Maison Veuve Ambal. Visit the ageing cellars, workshops, robots and automatons on this guided tour that plunges you into the magical world of Burgundy's bubbly beverage.