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- World heritage from the middle ages to the renaissance mixed with forest and lakes
- A gastronomic highlight that can also be enjoyed during wine and street festivals
The beautiful landscape is marked by vineyards, hills, rivers and lakes
Burgundy is not only very well known for its wines and mustard from the city of Dijon, which makes the region worth taking a culinary trip, it is also famous for its remarkable world heritage with its châteaux, abbeys and cathedrals.
Minimum Duration5 days/ 4 nights
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Tour ManagerFull Time
Journey time8 hrs from Calais
Concerts
The area is very attractive for sacred or classical choirs as well as classical music ensembles.
Sample itinerary
If you are a different ensemble type, please ask us for a sample itinerary.
Day 1
Arrive in the afternoon in Dijon, capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, time to relax and walk in the centre of town.
Day 2
After your guided walking tour of Dijon, enjoy a cookery class. Evening concert.
Day 3
Full day in Vézelay where you can enjoy a sculpture workshop and take a guided tour of the beautiful abbey. Evening concert in Vézelay.
Day 4
Visit the mustard producer Faillot and the Alesia Muséo Parc. Evening concert.
Day 5
Return home.
Festival Ideas
Choirs can participate in the festival of musical meeting “Rencontres Musicales de Vézelay”.
Extra activities and excursions
Browse a selection of our favourite activities and excursions.
- Food markets
- The Château of Ancy the Franc
- Guédelon Castle
Food markets and wine tasting all over Burgundy.
An amazing Renaissance palace on the lands of the Dukes of Burgundy. The biggest collection of Renaissance murals in France make Ancy-le-Franc a direct competitor with the Fontainebleau chateau.
A Castle in the making. In a once disused quarry, surrounded by woodland and all the natural materials required for the construction - day after day, in the presence of thousands of visitors, the quarrymen, stonemasons, woodcutters, carpenter-joiners, blacksmiths, tile makers, carters and rope makers are building a castle from scratch.
Where to stay
Popular places to stay.
The city of Dijon offers a variety of 2-4 star hotels as well as a modern hostel. There are also nice smaller hotels all around with lovely views on to the vineyards.
FAQs
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
We accept any group as long as they are used to performing together as an ensemble, even if only to their fellow students and parents. We always ask for a recent recording of your group and we have range of venues on offer that will welcome beginner groups as well as experienced ensembles.
We understand that when you go on a music tour where you stay is really important. All hotels and hostels we use are suitable for music ensembles with many offering rehearsal space and instrument storage. Rooms generally en-suite.
Once your tour is booked, it is safely in our hands. We will only ask for you assistance in understanding your concert requirements and you will be responsible for ensuring that the dates on our checklist are adhered to. Until your departure, you simply need to prepare your musicians musically and compile the tour repertoire.