Festival weekend planner
Nuit des Grands Crus — a 3-day weekend in Burgundy
10–10 October. Beaune, France. 110 min from the airport.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Beaune
Land at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Nuit des Grands Crus
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Burgundy
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in Beaune
Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.
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One winery worth a detour
Domaine de la Bongran
WTG pickA Burgundy rebel who makes Chardonnay on their own terms, far from the tourist trail of Beaune and Puligny.
- Address
- Quintaine, 71260 Viré, Burgundy, France
- Appointment
- required
- Tasting price
- Free tasting with tour
- Website
- Visit
Where to eat
Le Bistrot Lucien
€€Cosy Beaune bistro with classic Burgundian dishes and local wines
Must try: Bœuf bourguignon
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- Nearest airport
- Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS)
- Festival site
- Visit official site
Insider tip
Tickets are extremely limited and sell primarily through wine merchants and the Burgundy press — connect with a specialist wine retailer to access invitations.
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