Burgundy's "Champs-Elysees of wine" runs south from Dijon through the Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune, past some of the most famous vineyard names on earth.
37 mi / 60 km
2 days
May to October
Easy
Right
Toll-free
Iconic stops
Dijon
The Burgundian capital of mustard, half-timbered houses, and the Palace of the Dukes.
Gevrey-Chambertin
A storied red-wine village at the head of the Cote de Nuits.
Vougeot
Home to the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot, a Cistercian winemaking landmark.
Beaune
The wine capital, famous for the colourful-tiled Hospices de Beaune.
Meursault
A Cote de Beaune village renowned for its white Chardonnays.
Stops on the map
Each numbered marker matches the list above, linked in driving order from 1 to 5. Hover or tap a marker to see the stop name, scroll to zoom, and download the map as an image.
Prefer turn-by-turn navigation? Open the full route in Google Maps with all 5 stops loaded as waypoints in driving order. It opens in a new browser tab.
Tolls & fees
The wine route follows toll-free country roads (the D122 and D974). Only the autoroutes you might take to reach Burgundy carry tolls.
No tolls to estimate
Enjoy the drive. Budget instead for fuel, ferries, and parking.
Traffic & road alerts
Villages are tiny with narrow lanes and limited parking. Harvest season (September) is beautiful but busy, and many domaines require a tasting appointment.
Best maps & planning
Plan your drive and check the latest conditions with these trusted maps and official resources.
Driving tips
- Book tastings ahead. Many Burgundy domaines only receive visitors by appointment.
- Pick a designated driver or use a local wine-tour shuttle if you plan to taste widely.
- Base yourself in Beaune. It is central, walkable, and full of good restaurants.
Distances, tolls, and seasons are curated planning references and can change. Always confirm current tolls, opening dates, and closures with the official sources linked above before you travel.