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Music tours to Burgundy

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

“Lovely venues, lovely audiences, comfortable accommodation. Alahree was very prompt and efficient with her responses and understood our needs well.”

Gill Chapman, Cecilia Singers, Berkshire

“It was brilliant and everything I expected from a tour and more. Jonathan was brilliant. He was always patient with me and nothing seemed to...”

Cath Danswan, Swindon Choral Society, Wiltshire

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 hours from Calais

Concerts

The area is very attractive for sacred or classical choirs as well as classical music ensembles.

Sample itinerary

(Choirs)

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 to the UK.

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.

The most pleasant times of year to come to Europe are May to September, therefore you may wish to consider this when planning your tour. Summer temperatures across Europe range from 18-35 degrees Celsius. European cities in winter can also offer many interesting cultural experiences that you may enjoy.

As there is sometimes a significant time difference between us and you, email may be the best way to keep in touch with us. Alternatively, our office opening hours are 0800-1730 (GMT) should you wish to talk to us. Our phone number is +44 20 8772 6446.

Travelling by coach is the most economical and flexible way to tour. Be collected from your meeting point and arrive at your destination in comfort on air-conditioned, high specification coaches. Enjoy the freedom of your own vehicle whilst on tour and travel in comfort with reclining seats and toilet. More and more groups choose to fly. We can arrange your flights from your local airport as well as from London. Once you have arrived at your destination, we can provide transfers to your accommodation and local coach hire throughout your music tour.