savigny-les-beaune-villageNo doubt you’ve seen some of the names on Burgundy wine bottle labels. So they’re not totally unfamiliar to you, the villages around Beaune. Some of them are picturesque, others are steeped in French gastronomy… but none of them can be passed through without taking a break. Gourmet, cultural, relaxing, sporting, epicurean, every stop in our villages is worth the detour.
A water town in wine country, Santenay lies on both the Voie des vignes from Beaune to Santenay, and the Voie verte to Nolay. Its location is perfect for cycling to discover 5 picturesque villages in the surrounding area.
A town in the Saône-et-Loire region, Chagny attracts visitors with its location between the vineyards of the Côte de Beaune and the Canal du Centre. Its unusual heritage will also surprise you. And if after lunch at the Maison Lameloise you’re looking for something to do, discover 3 typical Burgundy villages just a stone’s throw from Chagny.
If you know anything about Burgundy you know how important terroir is to the character of each appellation. It’s one of the pillars of the famous Climats des vignobles de Bourgogne, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
All these Climats have their own particularities, just like the villages around Meursault, which are all different.
Whether on a hillside, the legendary Colline de Corton, or on a cliff, specific to the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, the villages around Savigny can be visited with the eye of a heritage and nature lover.
They are discreet, a little shy, hidden in the forests and hills of the Hautes-Côtes. They are appreciated by connoisseurs of wine, conviviality, calm and ancient history. The villages of the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune reveal themselves to the visitor who respects their identity. Make Nolay your stronghold and explore the surrounding countryside.
