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Circuit of Morvan and the Dukes of Burgundy great vintages

Day 1 : SAULON-LA-RUE - AUTUN (97 on 281 km)

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You will start this tour from Saulon castle, situated within 12 kilometres at the south of Dijon.

You will be greeted in this large XVIIth century propriety settled in a 27 hectare park you will experience the purest Burgundian tradition, in a bucolic setting.

Your itinerary will start through the famous Côte d'Or vineyard. Every stop will introduce a prestigious name : Nuit-Saint-Georges, Gevrey- Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot.

Le Clos de Vougeot a propriety of Cîteaux abbey during the XIIth century, deserves a short visit.

After having driven the vineyard hills, you will reach Beaune, city of wine and art. The Hôtel-Dieu remains a major place to visit.

When leaving Beaune, you will resume the Great Vintage road towards Pommard. A small countryside road will lead you to Sully’s castle. This magnificient Renaissance mansion saw la Maréchale de Mac-Mahon’s birth. Then you will drive to Autun.

For your evening, you will be greeted at the Ursulines, a XVIIIth century convent the French styles gardens of which overlook the Roman ramparts of Autun, at the heart of the medieval city.

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