The price examples per person are guide prices and include: 2nd class train from/to Lausanne based on half-fare travelcard, 2 nights in a double room with breakfast in a 3* hotel. Prices subject to change. We will provide you with a tailor-made offer for your chosen travel dates.
Dijon - Group tour
Dijon and the vineyards of Burgundy are ideal for a group excursion. The medium-sized city has a lot to offer and is only two hours away from Lausanne by direct TGV train.
The powerful Dukes of Burgundy have left their capital Dijon an exceptional heritage. Discover it on an exciting tour of the superbly upgraded historic centre, which is largely car-free. A visit to Dijon is unthinkable without savouring the famous wines of Burgundy or the exquisite mustard. Workshops, tastings and excursions on these topics are as entertaining as they are impressive. Your group will love Dijon!
Highlights
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Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dijon's historic centre is exceptionally rich, from the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy to Notre-Dame and its medieval streets, via the magnificent town houses to the market halls inspired by Gustave Eiffel. During this pleasant stroll away from the traffic, you'll also be told the story of the owl, Dijon's mascot. With guide, on foot, approx. 2 hrs.
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Impossible to miss: the 46-metre-high Philippe Le Bon Tower dominates the city. Built in the 15th century in the heart of Dijon, it symbolises the prestige and power of the Dukes of Burgundy. There are 316 steps to climb, but the effort is rewarded with a 360° panoramic view of the city and its surroundings. The ascent, accompanied by a guide, is available for groups, and an aperitif can be organised at the top.
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Discover Dijon in a different way, by bike! This ride through the narrow streets takes in the city centre's most emblematic sites and leads all the way to Lake Kir. For the record, this artificial lake in a green setting was created by Canon Kir, the same man who gave his name to the famous kir made from Burgundy white wine and Dijon blackcurrant liqueur! With guide, bikes and helmets provided, approx. 2h30.
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Do you know how Dijon mustard is made? We can organise a creative workshop for your group in Burgundy's last family-run mustard factory. The mustard-maker will reveal the secrets of the famous speciality and you'll get to work: crush, crush, add, flavour, mix and that's it! You'll leave with your own homemade mustard! Approx. 45 mins.
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The famous wines of Burgundy are an essential part of your stay in Dijon. Tasting in a historic cellar in the city centre, a wine and cheese workshop or a visit to an estate on the outskirts of the city: our suggestions can be adapted to suit your budget and the time you have available. The Côtes de Nuits, Côtes de Beaune and other Climats de Bourgogne wines will no longer hold any secrets for you.
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Plan an excursion with your group to the Burgundy vineyards, always a popular choice. The names of the vineyards sing in the ears of wine-lovers: Clos de Vougeot, Romanée-Conti, Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, Aloxe Corton... By bike, minibus or coach and even by train, for a full or half day: the possibilities from Dijon are numerous. Our specialists will put together a programme to suit you.
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