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Drive a restored Citroën 2CV along the Route des Grands Crus from Beaune, stopping for vineyard tastings, an olfactory workshop and a countryside picnic. This private full-day tour pairs local wine expertise with intimate access to Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune highlights.
Drive a restored Citroën 2CV along the Route des Grands Crus from Beaune, stopping for vineyard tastings, an olfactory workshop and a countryside picnic. This private full-day tour pairs local wine expertise with intimate access to Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune highlights.
A ribbon of sunlit road unfurls through rows of pruned vines as a chorus of classic 2CV engines announces a slow, deliberate passage through Burgundy. Roofs fold back, the countryside opens, and the Côte d'Or presents itself not as a postcard but as a living atlas of soil, slope and weather that shapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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Operated by 2CV BOURGOGNE TOURS · Beaune, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
A ribbon of sunlit road unfurls through rows of pruned vines as a chorus of classic 2CV engines announces a slow, deliberate passage through Burgundy. Roofs fold back, the countryside opens, and the Côte d'Or presents itself not as a postcard but as a living atlas of soil, slope and weather that shapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
This full-day private tour threads the Route des Grands Crus from Beaune toward the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Travelers step out at landmarks such as the Château du Clos de Vougeot and Hospices de Beaune to connect architecture and viticultural history: Cistercian monks systematized early planting, terraces and classifications that still guide appellations today. Geology reads here in strips — limestone, marl and clay carving subtle flavor differences across Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites.
The guide is a wine specialist who pairs tasting notes with a short olfactory workshop and a vineyard-level explanation of terroir and pruning practices. A freshly assembled picnic arrives in a quiet shoulder of vines for a relaxed lunch between tastings; bottles are chosen to represent the expression of each plot.
Practicalities: the tour is easy on fitness but covers eight hours; wear layers for variable spring and autumn weather, closed shoes for vineyard stops and bring a valid driving license if you want to take the wheel of a manual 2CV. Reservations are private and limited to small groups—book ahead in harvest and summer. Embrace the measured pace: the cars invite you to look, smell and learn rather than rush.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires mobility for short walks in vineyards and standing during tastings
A driving license valid in France is required only if you plan to drive one of the 2CVs; passengers do not need one.
Yes—tastings in at least one vineyard, a guided tasting session, and a picnic lunch are included as described in the itinerary.
The tour is family-friendly for children as passengers, but tastings are for adults; check with the operator about child meal options.
The operator may cancel for severe weather; light rain usually means continuing with covered stops or shelters for tastings.
Burgundy’s vineyard maps were shaped by medieval monasteries—Cistercian monks catalogued plots and methods that evolved into modern appellations and the Route des Grands Crus.
Many domaines practice sustainable or organic viticulture; visitors should stick to public roads and avoid walking between vine rows to prevent damage and erosion.
2CV BOURGOGNE TOURS operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A ribbon of sunlit road unfurls through rows of pruned vines as a chorus of classic 2CV engines announces a slow, deliberate passage through Burgundy. Roofs fold back, the countryside opens, and the Côte d'Or presents itself not as a postcard but as a living atlas of soil, slope and weather that shapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
A ribbon of sunlit road unfurls through rows of pruned vines as a chorus of classic 2CV engines announces a slow, deliberate passage through Burgundy. Roofs fold back, the countryside opens, and the Côte d'Or presents itself not as a postcard but as a living atlas of soil, slope and weather that shapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
This full-day private tour threads the Route des Grands Crus from Beaune toward the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Travelers step out at landmarks such as the Château du Clos de Vougeot and Hospices de Beaune to connect architecture and viticultural history: Cistercian monks systematized early planting, terraces and classifications that still guide appellations today. Geology reads here in strips — limestone, marl and clay carving subtle flavor differences across Village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites.
The guide is a wine specialist who pairs tasting notes with a short olfactory workshop and a vineyard-level explanation of terroir and pruning practices. A freshly assembled picnic arrives in a quiet shoulder of vines for a relaxed lunch between tastings; bottles are chosen to represent the expression of each plot.
Practicalities: the tour is easy on fitness but covers eight hours; wear layers for variable spring and autumn weather, closed shoes for vineyard stops and bring a valid driving license if you want to take the wheel of a manual 2CV. Reservations are private and limited to small groups—book ahead in harvest and summer. Embrace the measured pace: the cars invite you to look, smell and learn rather than rush.