- Wine Tour Destinations
Our Exclusive Northern Vallée de la Gastronomie tour includes bed and breakfast accommodation at a selection of the very best 5* hotels in each region. Please find here some information about these hotels. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We work with a very wide range of hotels in all of our featured regions, therefore we are happy to look at alternatives, if there is a hotel that you would prefer. The guideline price of the tour is based on staying in the below room grades, however please speak to us should you like to upgrade to a different room category or suite at some or all of the hotels.
Steeped in Belle Époque elegance, Grand Hôtel La Cloche is Dijon’s only5* hotel and has been beautifully redesigned with modern Art Deco interiors. The spa is set in the building’s original vaulted cellars, and includes a fitness centre, sauna, steam room, and treatments by Biologique Recherche and Vinésime. Guests can also enjoy the gastronomic restaurant, Les Jardins by La Cloche, offering modern French cuisine in an antique-glass walled dining room, plus a casual bar with plush seating and creative cocktails. A landscaped garden terrace adds to the experience.
Château La Commaraine dates back as far as 1112, with its surrounding vineyards producing Premier Cru wines that have earnt themselves a golden reputation as some of Burgundy’s finest. Once a fortified manor owned by the Dukes of Burgundy, the Château has been owned by various noble families over the centuries. The château that stands today was built in the 14th and 15th centuries. Guests can enjoy the spa and outdoor pool which sits among the vines, as well as its two restaurants which are headed up by chef Christophe Raoux, Meilleur Ouvrier de France. There are also a number of additional activities on offer, from cellar tours, cuverie visits and tastings to guided wine safaris, biking and hot-air balloon rides. For the ultimate luxury, upgrade to the hotel’s private residence, which comes with its own private tasting room!
For the final stop of the Exclusive Northern Vallée de la Gastronomie tour, guests stay at Villa Maïa, which sits proudly on Fourvière hill: the birthplace of Gallo-Roman civilisation. Its Roman history is demonstrated through the Roman-inspired spa – the marble tiled floor is even a replica of the mosaic which was discovered on that exact spot during archaeological excavations before the hotel was built.
Despite its connections to history, Villa Maïa is a modern haven of luxury: its contemporary interiors were thought up by the same designer who decorated the houses of Yves Saint Laurent and Princess Caroline of Monaco, and its architect made sure to showcase impressive panoramic views from every angle. In addition to the spa and peaceful garden, there’s also a Michelin-starred restaurant at the hotel.
