Côte-d’Or

The heart of Burgundy wine country, where Dijon's old town, the Hospices de Beaune and the vineyards of the Golden Slope are intoxicating.

The Côte-d'Or department lies in Burgundy, France, with Dijon as its prefecture; its name means "Golden Slope," after the rolling vineyard hillsides in the department. Dijon's old town preserves historic buildings such as the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy and is known for mustard and fine food; the Hospices de Beaune in Beaune is known for its colorful glazed-tile roof, and a wine auction is held there each November; the vineyard terroirs of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune are UNESCO World Heritage listed, and Fontenay Abbey is also a famous heritage site. The autumn grape harvest is the golden season for wine travel. From Paris, the TGV takes about an hour and a half to Dijon, and Beaune is reached by train.

Destinations

• Dijon & Beaune

Itineraries

• Burgundy Grands Crus & Auxois – Self-drive through Dijon, the ancient villages of Auxois, and the wine villages of the Côte d'Or, balancing wine countr…
• Eastern France Rail Grand Route: Reims to Lyon – Connect the historic cities of Champagne, Lorraine, Alsace, and Burgundy by rail, from Paris to Lyon.