I will be in Dijon for 5 days in October and would like to day trip on the train, no car. What are must see towns or village to waunder.
Posted by
Twin Cities, Minnesota
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Years ago I was in that area and remember how much I loved it. I had a car though. So I googled on villages around Dijon and got many suggestions for 'beautiful villages.' Then I checked on getting to Gevrey Chambertin via train & it is very close. I remember I loved that area & the wine.
Posted by
Long Beach, Ca, usa
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Do you already have Beaune planned? I wouldn't miss it, especially the Hospice de Beaune. Short trip.
Posted by
OP
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Yes, I have Beaune planned, but thought it might be better for public transportation to stay in Dijon.
Posted by
Long Beach, Ca, usa
3659 posts
No need to stay in Beaune. Frequent trains from Dijon to Beaune take less than half an hour. Easy day trip.
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We'll be in Dijon in October too, and we plan to stay for about 10 days without a car. In addition to at least one day trip to Beaune, I also plan to visit Besancon, Nuits-Saint-George, and maybe Chagny for their market day. I'd love to also go to Semur-en-Auxois, but it doesn't seem to be an easy place to visit from Dijon by train or bus. I'd also like to rent bikes one day and ride along the canals. Hope you have a great trip!
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Long Beach, Ca, usa
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If you get to Besancon, see the astronomical clock at St. John's Cathedral, and the Museum of Time. Both really interesting. Less than an hour by train, and a Unesco World Heritage site.
To eat...Comte cheese, morel mushrooms, smoked ham...all delicious there.
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Hi Marie,
Great advice from all above. I'd also agree with June: Semur is unmissable and less crowded in October. See the 'Burgundy Express' public bus and its line. I wanna say its #44 but do verify ahead.
Beaune also features a modest fall fest worth looking into. Clydesdale horses, wine, food and like that. No biggie, just a quiet local affair.
The LeFlaive winery's dry-white wine tasting/cold lunch is worth every penny and can be reached by a wonderful, easy bike trail connecting Meursault with Pugliny-Montrachet.
Both Beaune and Puligny-Montrachet have lovely aire de pique-nique (picnic) sites, each located in very picturesque locations immediately outside of town.
Wine lovers like us think that they've died and gone to heaven in Beaune cos the original winebar/cafe in all of Burgundy is on the main drag: 'Bistro Bourguignon'. It has just been sold by the original owner couple but apparently has maintained its incredible offerings: A-list wines by the glass!! The pinch marks are still there.
I am done. The end.