Cycling Weekend in Burgundy, France

As the self-styled 'Land of Great Art and Good Living', it's a good job that Burgundy has so much to offer. Not only is this one of France's top wine regions, it is also covered with the greenest of fields, separated only by traditional villages or broad-leaved woodland. This 5-day self-guided cycling trip brings together everything that is great in Burgundy; you'll get to cycle through Nuits St Georges, the capital of the Cotes de Nuits and undoubtedly home to some of the most valuable vineyards on Earth. 

You'll also get to visit the peaceful towns of Pommard and Beaune, as well as following the myriad canals and country roads that are so iconic of this region. We'd advise making the optional trip to the centre of Beaune, where you can not only visit the magnificent Art Museum and Hospice de Beaune (a top spot for architecture), but you can also find out about the wine making process and even try a few samples. After all, it'd be silly not to indulge in the gorgeous food and wine on offer throughout Burgundy.

Here's a brief overview of the itinerary:

• Day 1: Start in Dijon
• Day 2: Explore Dijon and then cycle to Beaune
• Day 3: Cycle to the market town of Bligny-sur-Ouche before continuing to Chateauneuf en Auxois
• Day 4: A morning of exploration before heading back to Dijon
• Day 5: Finish at Dijon