3 days in Burgundy

France

This is the free preview of the Wayfinder guide to Burgundy: a realistic three-day plan with a morning sight, a specific lunch spot, an afternoon walk or museum, dinner before drinks, plus hotels for every budget, how local tickets work and the best day trips nearby.

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Day-by-day plan

Day 1 — City Essentials

☀️ Morning · 09:00 – 12:00
Beaune & the Hospices
Must-see highlight in Burgundy: start the day here, before the crowds.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Must-see highlight in Burgundy: start the day here, before the crowds.
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Beaune & the Hospices from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)
🍕 Lunch · 12:30 – 14:00
Lunch at the estate · Burgundy
A 4-course menu paired with the house wines.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · A 4-course menu paired with the house wines.
Other great options nearby
Village osteria / bodega · Burgundy · €€ · Regional cuisine, protected-designation produce.Map
Farmhouse with a long table · Burgundy · €€ · Cheeses, charcuterie and home-baked bread.Map
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Lunch at the estate · Burgundy from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)
🏛️ Afternoon · 14:30 – 18:30
Tasting at the producer · Burgundy
A vertical of 3 vintages, cellar tour.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · A vertical of 3 vintages, cellar tour.
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Tasting at the producer · Burgundy from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)
🍷 Dinner · 19:30 – 21:30
Tasting-menu dinner · Burgundy
Terroir cuisine, paired with local wines.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Terroir cuisine, paired with local wines.
Other great options nearby
Lunch at the estate · Burgundy · €€ · A 4-course menu paired with the house wines.Map
Village osteria / bodega · Burgundy · €€ · Regional cuisine, protected-designation produce.Map
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Tasting-menu dinner · Burgundy from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)
🍸 Nightlife · 22:00+
Signature wine bar · Burgundy
Bottles from small winemakers in the region.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Bottles from small winemakers in the region.
Other great options nearby
Evening at a relais · Burgundy · €€ · A quiet dinner and a night at a wine estate hotel.Map
Tasting at the producer · Burgundy · €€ · A vertical of 3 vintages, cellar tour.Map
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Signature wine bar · Burgundy from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)

Day 2 — Neighborhoods & Local Flavor

☀️ Morning · 09:00 – 12:00
Route des Grands Crus
Must-see highlight in Burgundy: start the day here, before the crowds.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Must-see highlight in Burgundy: start the day here, before the crowds.
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Route des Grands Crus from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)
🍕 Lunch · 12:30 – 14:00
Village osteria / bodega · Burgundy
Regional cuisine, protected-designation produce.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Regional cuisine, protected-designation produce.
Other great options nearby
Farmhouse with a long table · Burgundy · €€ · Cheeses, charcuterie and home-baked bread.Map
Lunch at the estate · Burgundy · €€ · A 4-course menu paired with the house wines.Map
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Village osteria / bodega · Burgundy from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)
🏛️ Afternoon · 14:30 – 18:30
Walk through the vineyards · Burgundy
An easy trail among the plots in the afternoon light.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · An easy trail among the plots in the afternoon light.
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Walk through the vineyards · Burgundy from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)
🍷 Dinner · 19:30 – 21:30
Tasting-menu dinner · Burgundy
Terroir cuisine, paired with local wines.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Terroir cuisine, paired with local wines.
Other great options nearby
Village osteria / bodega · Burgundy · €€ · Regional cuisine, protected-designation produce.Map
Farmhouse with a long table · Burgundy · €€ · Cheeses, charcuterie and home-baked bread.Map
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Tasting-menu dinner · Burgundy from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)
🍸 Nightlife · 22:00+
Evening at a relais · Burgundy
A quiet dinner and a night at a wine estate hotel.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · A quiet dinner and a night at a wine estate hotel.
Other great options nearby
Tasting at the producer · Burgundy · €€ · A vertical of 3 vintages, cellar tour.Map
Café & gourmet shop · Burgundy · €€ · Coffee, local sweets and produce to take home.Map
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Evening at a relais · Burgundy from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)

Day 3 — Art, Coffee & Hidden Gems

☀️ Morning · 09:00 – 12:00
Dijon
Must-see highlight in Burgundy: start the day here, before the crowds.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Must-see highlight in Burgundy: start the day here, before the crowds.
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Dijon from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)
🍕 Lunch · 12:30 – 14:00
Farmhouse with a long table · Burgundy
Cheeses, charcuterie and home-baked bread.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Cheeses, charcuterie and home-baked bread.
Other great options nearby
Lunch at the estate · Burgundy · €€ · A 4-course menu paired with the house wines.Map
Village osteria / bodega · Burgundy · €€ · Regional cuisine, protected-designation produce.Map
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Farmhouse with a long table · Burgundy from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)
🏛️ Afternoon · 14:30 – 18:30
Café & gourmet shop · Burgundy
Coffee, local sweets and produce to take home.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Coffee, local sweets and produce to take home.
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Café & gourmet shop · Burgundy from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)
🍷 Dinner · 19:30 – 21:30
Tasting-menu dinner · Burgundy
Terroir cuisine, paired with local wines.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Terroir cuisine, paired with local wines.
Other great options nearby
Farmhouse with a long table · Burgundy · €€ · Cheeses, charcuterie and home-baked bread.Map
Lunch at the estate · Burgundy · €€ · A 4-course menu paired with the house wines.Map
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Tasting-menu dinner · Burgundy from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)
🍸 Nightlife · 22:00+
Signature wine bar · Burgundy
Bottles from small winemakers in the region.
⭐ 4.5 · €€ · Bottles from small winemakers in the region.
Other great options nearby
Café & gourmet shop · Burgundy · €€ · Coffee, local sweets and produce to take home.Map
Evening at a relais · Burgundy · €€ · A quiet dinner and a night at a wine estate hotel.Map
Getting there: Rental car / guided tour Burgundy · Signature wine bar · Burgundy from Burgundy · 15 min · ≈ €0 (included in the tour)

Day trip idea: Wine route in Burgundy · full-day guided tour from Burgundy – meeting point · ≈ €85

Where to stay in Burgundy

Budget / boutique

Top-rated boutique stay

Burgundy · central district · ⭐ 8.6 · €€ · ≈ €80–120 / night

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Mid-range

Top-rated 4★ hotel

Burgundy · walking distance to the centre · ⭐ 8.9 · €€€ · ≈ €150–220 / night

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Luxury

Top-rated 5★ hotel

Burgundy · best location in town · ⭐ 9.2 · €€€€ · €300+ / night

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Flying in from overseas

What travelers from the US, Canada, Australia and Asia need to sort out before a long-haul trip to Burgundy.

Flight time & jet lag: Most long-haul flights land in Europe early morning. Plan a light first day — a walk and an outdoor lunch beat a museum. This 3-day plan keeps day 1 gentle so you can push through to a local bedtime.
Entry requirements: US, Canadian, Australian, Japanese, Korean and Singaporean passport holders enter the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180, but must register for ETIAS online before departure. Passport should be valid 3+ months past your return date.
Phone & data (eSIM): Skip roaming charges: install a Europe-wide eSIM (Airalo, Holafly or your carrier's international day pass) before you leave home. One eSIM covers the whole trip, including day trips across borders.
Power adapters: Type C/F outlets at 230V. US and Canadian travelers need a plug adapter; check that hair tools are dual-voltage.
Money & cards: Tap-to-pay works nearly everywhere in Burgundy. Use a card with no foreign transaction fee, always choose to be charged in the local currency, and carry about 20 in small bills for markets and restrooms.
Airport to city: Book nothing in advance for the airport run — Burgundy has a train or express bus that beats a taxi on both price and time. The transport section below has the official operator and ticket app.

Full long-haul planning guide

Practical tips for France

Transport & tickets: SNCF Connect for trains · RATP Bonjour app or Navigo Easy in Paris · contactless Tap & Go accepted on metro gates
Tipping & payments: Service included · round up or leave 5% for great service · Pay contactless or with Apple Pay for local transport and the lift/ferry in Burgundy.
Emergency numbers: 112 · Police 17 · Ambulance 15
Power sockets: Type C / F · 230V

Day trips from Burgundy

Wine route in Burgundy
full-day guided tour · from Burgundy – meeting point · ≈ €85
Beaune & the Hospices · Route des Grands Crus · Dijon

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