The Burgundy region offers a natural landscape, rich in both history and especially in art. Since ancient times, its geographical position brought great prosperity which its famous wines magnified during the Middle Ages. Region of famous abbeys, departure point for crusades and pilgrimage centre, Burgundy has attracted the crowds and political figureheads throughout the centuries. We are going to discover two aspects.

After leaving the Southern highway, we reach the Serein valley at Chablis, surrounded by vineyards: visit to the Michel Laroche cellar and taste the white wine, one of the world’s best. Lunch in the “Bistrot des grands crus” (drinks not included).

Continue to Vezelay, “the eternal hill”, village classified by UNESCO as one of its cultural heritage sites! Guided visit of the basilica dedicated to Saint Mary-Madeleine, centre of Romanesque architecture and sculpture, which keeps some relics of the Saint. Free time to stroll around the village and an opportunity to taste some red wines of Burgundy before returning to Paris.